Rekindling Joy and Dignity: Person-Centric Dementia Care at A1 Snehanjali

Sailesh Mishra
Founder President – Silver Innings Group
Founder A1 Snehanjali, assisted living elder care home

At A1Snehanjali Assisted Living Elder Care Home, a Silver Innings project we believe that ageing with dignity and joy is every individual’s right — regardless of their diagnosis. Through the globally recognised Spark of Life Philosophy, we embrace a person-centric model of dementia care that focuses on emotional connection, empathy, and purpose — not just clinical needs.

The image of an elder gentleman holding a doll close to his chest speaks volumes beyond words. In our home, such simple interactions are not dismissed but deeply honoured. This is not just a toy — it’s a spark. A memory. A sense of belonging. A therapeutic moment rooted in love and recognition. Doll therapy, underpinned by empathy and validation, enables our residents to express emotions, feel needed, and re-experience nurturing roles that once gave their lives meaning.

In the second image, a couple holds up a pair of glasses, inviting us to see the world from their perspective — clear, dignified, and full of lived wisdom. It reminds us that when we change how we look at people with dementia, we begin to see the person within, not the disease.

At A1Snehanjali, our trained caregivers walk with our residents — not ahead or behind — creating an environment filled with laughter, warmth, music, sensory engagement, and unconditional respect. We’ve seen transformations: eyes light up, hands reach out, long-lost smiles return.

This is not just care. This is connection. This is the Spark of Life.