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

May those with dementia and their caregivers continue to persevere and press on <3

Mariah

Please stay strong, brave & happy. ❤️

Stay strong, and I hope that things get better for everyone!

hello! hope you are feeling okay right now. please take care and smile! sending you love and hope <33

I hope you don’t feel shy to ask for assistance when you lose your way. I hope that you’ll forever know that we, as a society, do care, and many are willing to give a helping hand should you ever need it. 💓

N.T.H

Hope you’re happy.

Sending love to all. Embrace dementia and continue to have hope. Let’s all live our lives to the fullest.

May you be blessed with the strength to overcome challenges in life and I hope that the support from your friends, family and community will guide you through your life journey.

I hope they will still find joy and happiness in life. I hope for everyone to be kinder and more understanding towards them and help them as much as possible 🙂

To those with dementia now, I hope you pull through this and remain as happy and cheerful as before! To those helping those with dementia, you are doing a wonderful job and hope you continue to find meaning in what you do for them!!

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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.