Creating Hope in the Face of Dementia

Today, there are about 100,000 people living with dementia in Singapore, and this number is growing rapidly.

For each person living with the condition, every day represents a new fight – against their cognitive decline, the struggle to fully accept their diagnosis, the perceptions and labels society places on them, and at times, even their own internalised stigma of the condition.

In these moments underscored by trials and uncertainty, the only thing that can keep one going is, hope.

The ‘1000 Cranes’ Campaign

“No road is too long in the company of a friend” – Japanese Proverb

This World Alzheimer’s Month, our goal is to bring the nation together for a conversation about dementia, to inspire solidarity with the dementia community, and hope for the future.

As allies of the community, it is up to each and every one of us to support persons with dementia and their caregivers in their unique journeys.

Together, there are no limits to what we can accomplish.

#1000Cranes #CranesForDementia

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Join the Movement

Send a Virtual Crane and pledge your support for the dementia community today!

Once you hit ‘Submit’, your messages will be transformed into a Virtual Crane, symbolising your pledge of solidarity.

These messages will live on in our Wall of Hope and will also be featured during our ‘1000 Paper Cranes‘ Film Livestream Event on 21 September 2022.

Let’s send as many Virtual #CranesForDementia as we can this World Alzheimer’s Month!

Wall of Hope

We are with you and we will be with you 🙂
Sach
Stay strong! Your loved ones are with you! You won’t walk alone, we will be with you.
Vik
Be happy and jia you to the families of persons with dementia!
Stay healthy, enjoy your present moments, feel the breeze around you, smell the fragrance of flowers. Believe in yourself. You are a wonderful person. 💕💕💕
MP Wong
Good job done for persons with dementia and their caregivers. I am inspired and I pledge to be kind to persons with invisible conditions.
Joey
Don’t despair, don’t be afraid, we will walk together with you and support you all the way!
Minzz
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible!'” — Audrey Hepburn
Magic is believing in yourself. If you can make that happen, you can make anything happen. Jia you!!
Paulyn Yip
I pledge to help persons with dementia whenever needed.
Let’s stay strong together and encourage those that need more help!
Gary
Wishing you good health and happiness to come! Stay strong and hopeful in these tough times. Sending lots of love!
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1000 Paper Cranes: The Film

“The love we feel cuts through all memory lapses.”

Ever since she was born, Hannah and her grandfather, “Gramps” as she affectionately calls him, have shared a beautiful bond. When he was diagnosed with dementia three years ago, their world was turned upside down. Refusing to let the condition define their love for each other, Hannah started a YouTube channel in the hopes of documenting the special moments in their new journey together.

Through all the doctor’s appointments, shared meals, workouts, and origami crane folding activities, their beautiful bond has grown stronger than ever before.

‘1000 Paper Cranes’ is a short film that Dementia Singapore embarked on with veteran executive producer, Daniel Yun, to spotlight dementia and the profound impact it can have on families. Exploring the themes of familial bonds, courage, and hope, this film is our love letter to the dementia community, youth, millennials, and anyone who has a person with dementia in their lives.

Go on a serendipitous journey with Hannah and Gramps this World Alzheimer’s Day, 21 September 2022.