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
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
Keep it up buddy… We are a family.
Sharing is caring.
Stay strong and happy always 🙂
It’s tough but we’ll get through it together hand in hand! Don’t give up hope!
Press on. The road is long but you can do it!
Love.
Rodney 💕 has Alzheimer’s Disease, and I am his care partner. 🌷🌷🌷 Our wish for all of us experiencing and living with dementia is to keep strong and walk forward to live the best lives you want for yourselves. Our prayers 🙏 to all care partners and to everyone supporting this journey. You are not alone. 🙏🌷
Caregivers, I hope your love for your loved ones will give you additional strength and patience as you care for them, and I hope that as those living with Alzheimer’s Disease receive love and care, they can feel it and be comforted.
We are one big community and we ought to learn to accept and support anyone living with the condition. Gather your courage to help anyone, anywhere, who requires assistance. It is your little smile or small act of kindness that brings hope to many. You are not alone – your HOPE is us!
My hope is that each of us becomes more aware about dementia and of how we can all do our part to help those around us living with the condition!
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.
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