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Pankaj Mehrotra
Pankaj Mehrotra is the Founder of Elderly Care India and is a leading and prominent International and Global personality in the Elderly Care sector (Old Age Care, Aged Care, Senior Citizens Care, Eldercare, Long Term Care).
He is also an Elderly Care Advisor, Senior Living Consultant, Adjunct Faculty along with being an Honorary Advisor with over 12 organisations like 50 Plus Assist, 60 Plus Care, DrRing, Prana Physiotherapy (New Zealand), Agewell Foundation (Former Advisor) Aan Charitable Trust etc.
Pankaj is a Post Management graduate having 31 years’ experience in NGO Management, Project Management across the NGO, Telecom, and Hospitality sectors. He has been in consulting roles for Senior Living (Retirement Homes, Assisted Living, Old Age Homes). He is involved with Aged Care / Old Age Care services, creating recommendations for National Standards, Policies, Guidelines, besides Mentoring students and professionals as an Adjunct Faculty with India’s top premier Institution.
Pankaj is committed to bringing innovation and innovative solutions for the entire spectrum of Aged Care, Elderly Care, Long Term Care, Old Age Care and Senior Citizens Care at the International and Global scale.
His interactions with Global Experts through his Knowledge Sharing series “Global Experts Interviews” is gradually creating positive impact at the grassroots level.
His expertise in developing Eldercare resources to assist policy makers and other stakeholders is much appreciated and recognized both in India and Globally.
He has served leading organisations like Tata Group, HelpAge India, ICICI Prudential etc.
Dr. Dipankar Debnath
Ajay Sharma
Dr. Mrigna Nagraj
Dr. Mrigna Nagraj is the Founder of 50 Plus Assist, a leading Home and Assisted Home Care organization specializing in Dementia Care, Intellectual Companionship, Healthcare, and Home Management. She completed her Bachelor’s degree from India, and her Master’s from Brazil. She is also a Senior Eldercare Specialist trained by the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). Her passion and commitment to the cause of Ageing is truly exceptional which is reflected in the ethos, ethics, and service delivery excellence embraced by her entire team. Dr. Mrigna has been a founding team member of several eldercare service organizations, where she not only led by example but also contributed in developing essential standards, guidelines, and supporting research initiatives.
Arpit Singla
Arpit Singla is a leading Design and Strategy professional and the Digital Strategy Advisor to Elderly Care India. He is also a prominent International advocate for the elderly care sector, including old age care, aged care, eldercare, long term care, assisted living, and retirement communities.
He brings over a decade of experience across healthcare, telecom, retail, and insurance. He works closely with the team on website strategy, information structure, and online journeys, helping improve clarity, usability, and prioritization across the organization’s digital presence. His focus is on simplifying complex information, reducing friction, and designing systems that support better decisions over time.
He holds a Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University, and is an alumnus of Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra.
Senior Knowledge Supporters
| Name | Profession & Profile | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adil Firoze | Independent Consultant with a vast, enriching experience of over three decades in the hydrocarbon sector in Engineering Design and Project Management. | Delhi |
| Ankur Gupta | Joint Managing Director of Ashiana Housing Limited | Delhi |
| Ann (Nancy) Rhodes | Book Author, Public Speaker Caregiver Success, A You Tube platform for Caregivers Medical and practical tips to reduce unnecessary ER trips | USA |
| Bala Sriram | Speech Language Pathologist | USA |
| Chetna Kapoor | Veteran educationist who served in senior positions in the Health Insurance and Print Media sectors. Seasoned and passionate Digital and Off-line media professional with expertise in content writing, website management and marketing. | India |
| Daniela Russo | Daniela Russo is a Gerontologist, Neuropsychopedagogue Specialist. | Australia |
| Debra Ruh | Ceo & Founder, Ruh Global IMPACT. Chairwoman of the Board, Billion Strong - Global community of persons with lived experiences of disabilities | USA |
| Dmitry Shibanov | CEO and Managing Director, SMPLS INNOVATION | Australia |
| Dr. (Chef) K Thiru | Founding Dean, School of Hospitality, Mahindra University. Ex-Principal of Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA). Award winning and a we'll known personality in the Food & Beverage industry and Hospitality education | Manipal |
| Dr. Eboni Green | Co-Founder, Caregiver Support Services | USA |
| Dr. Shalya Anand | Dental surgeon with over 30 years of clinical experience, complemented by advanced training from Europe in health economics and management. | Netherlands |
| Dr. SN Misra | Tropical Infectious Disease and Public Health Expert | Gurugram |
| Himanshu Rath | Founder Agewell Foundation | Delhi |
| Jim Biggs | CDO, Momentum Senior Living; Part Time Lecturer, University of Southern California | USA |
| Karen Murdock | Dementia Care Advocate, Founder Voiced Memories™, Founder Cogimetry™ | Canada |
| Lori (Moeschter) La Bey | Founder of Alzheimer's Speaks, Co-founder of Dementia Map | USA |
| Meri Luarasi Gaumond | Executive Director, Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic (USA), Dementia Trainer, Coach, and Author. Recognized healthcare leader, dementia care specialist, and author, known for her compassionate leadership, patient advocacy, and innovative dementia training. | USA |
| Nicole Will | Aged Care Thought Leader, Podcast Host | USA |
| Rajiv Vijay Nabar | Ex. IRS officer of the 1986 Batch. He retired as Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax | Surat |
| Renu Jha | Founder of Ethic-Ally GRC Advisors. Renu is a Chartered Accountant and Forensic Auditor with over 24 years of global experience in Ethics, Compliance, Investigations, Corporate Governance and Internal Audit. Of those, 22 years were in-house with top-tier multinational companies. | Delhi |
| Russ Barker | Russ Barker, MHA, DHSc(c), Founder of Seagull Health and a Doctor of Health Sciences candidate. | USA |
| Thena Johnstone | Legacy Planning - Arc Of Life | Australia |
| Triptta Neb | Global Leadership Coach, Strategist, and creator of The Recalibrate Method™. For more than three decades, Triptta has been shaping leaders and teams across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Her work stands at the intersection of neuroscience, emotional regulation, and Eastern wisdom, helping people return to their inner steadiness. | Canada |
| Wayne Freeman Chong | Wayne holds a PhD in Geropsychology from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Social Scientist, Keynote Speaker, Board Member. | Singapore |
Knowledge Supporters
| Name | Profession & Profile | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aarathi Shenoy | Healthcare professional at National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professions (NHASMS-G). Certified NIMHANS Well-being Volunteer and an experienced Emotional Support and Palliative Care counselor. | Bengaluru |
| Amarendra Gokhale | Senior Banking IT Consultant and an Elder Care Advocate | Pune |
| Anu Savio Thelly | Palliative Care Nurse (Nurse Consultant, Dept of Palliative Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry). | Puducherry |
| Avtar Singh Cheema | Founder/CEO Palliative Peace | Chandigarh |
| Dipika Vaid | Physical Therapy specialist with expertise in initiating and managing various therapy programs including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. | USA |
| Dr. Akshat Khandekar | MBBS DNB MNAMS, Family and Geriatric Medicine | Bhopal |
| Dr. Ali Mohammadi | CEO/President of Canadian LifeCare Learning | Canada |
| Dr. Amit Chaudhery | Business executive, author, publisher and naturalist, independent practitioner | Gurugram |
| Dr. Amoghsiddhi Bhandarkar | Palliative Care Physician, Geriatrc Care, End of Life Care & Health & Wellness Trainer | Pune |
| Dr. Anand Ambali | Consultant Geriatrician, professor department of Geriatric Medicine | Bijapur |
| Dr. Preeti S Jeevannavar | Over two decades of experience spanning clinical practice, healthcare operations, health technology, insurance, and startups. | Bengaluru |
| Dr. Prem Narshiman | Chief Consultant Geriatric at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre. Founding Member Asian Geriatric Oncology Society | Mumbai |
| Dr. Shadab Pathan | Dr. Pathan holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Technology (Drug Delivery) | Netherlands |
| Harika Sachdev | Grief Support & Caregiver Coach | Delhi |
| Harshad Deshpande | Associate Founder, MadhurBhav Senior Care and Assisted Living | Pune |
| James Kinuthia | Chief Executive Officer, Sir James Care Homes. Leading Care Home/ Assisted Living service provider in Kenya | Kenya |
| Namita Dublish | Co-founder & Managing Trustee, Aan Charitable Trust | Gurugram |
| P Sockalingam | CEO and Founder of Aarra Communities, a full service Senior Living company | Bengaluru |
| Parag Agarwal | Ex Microsoft Product Expert & Engineer. Co-founder of Darring Health. | Hyderabad |
| Partha Chakraborty | Veteran Life Insurance professional who has ventured into Technical Serivices | Kolkata |
| Philip James | Training Professional with extensive Hospitality experience | Delhi |
| Prajosh Balakrishnan | Operations Professional | Coimbatore |
| Rajeev Baid | Advertising and Marketing Veteran & Advisor to NGO and startup | Delhi |
| Rajeev Thapar | Senior professional across various leadership roles and multiple industries. | Ludhiana |
| Shouvik Nandy | Founder, Physiotherapist | New Zealand |
| Shruti Kapoor | Gold Medalist Optometrist from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). | Mumbai |
| SubbaRao Devulapalli | Information Technology & Eldercare Consultant. 30+experience in Healthcare Functions | Hyderabad |
| Sushant Chandra | Entrepreneur, Insurance Sector Veteran | Delhi |
| Vinay Patel | MD, KRG Health Care | United Kingdom |
| Vivek Mehra | Veteran Insurance Advocate, a Start-up Consultant and also the National Secretary - Strategy and Planning, Consumer Rights Organisation. | Gurugram |