Yearly Archives :

2021

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My Caregiving Journey
Jacinta, the primary caregiver to her husband Rodney, sheds light on Rodney’s dementia diagnosis, their shared challenges, and the steps they take together to overcome them. Theirs is a story of love, courage, and perseverance. read more
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Dementia Singapore Ambassadors
Dementia Singapore is proud to partner with local celebrities Tay Ping Hui and Munah Bagharib to lend their influential voices to call for more support and increase public awareness efforts. read more
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New Course on Supporting Persons with Dementia
Dementia Singapore (formerly known as Alzheimer’s Disease Association) has launched a new competency-based certification programme, Support Persons Living With Dementia. Consisting of three modules, the course aims to impart the knowledge and skills necessary to support people living with dementia, in a variety of settings, residential and otherwise. read more
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Nothing About Us, Without Us: My journey as a dementia advocate
Congratulations to Emily Ong, a passionate advocate who has made prominence in the global dementia community. As one of the newly-elected members on Dementia Alliance International’s (DAI) Board of Directors, she shares how her advocacy started and her hopes to make an impact for those affected by the condition. read more
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Finding My Way Home
At Kebun Baru, the Wayfinding Project led by ADA involved the participation of people with dementia in discussions and the execution. Hear from Ms Emily Ong and Mr Anjang Rosli, who are living with young-onset dementia, as they shared their perspectives and experiences of being part of the project team that spearheaded the iconic murals in Kebun Baru. read more
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3 Myths about Young Onset Dementia Debunked
One of the chief reasons why stigma is rife when it comes to dementia is misinformation and misconception. We dispel some of the more common myths about young onset dementia and hopefully shed enough light on it to allow you to reframe your idea of the condition. read more
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Staying protected: COVID-19 vaccination exercise for our clients with dementia at New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) give caregivers peace of mind
In March 2021, 44 of our clients with dementia received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccines in a vaccination exercise at New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok). read more
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Dementia: A Poem
Voices for Hope graduate Thomas Ong shares his reflection in a poem titled “Dementia”. read more
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Leaving Footprints that Tell a Story
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Voices for Hope programme continues to coach persons with dementia and care partners, giving them a boost in their confidence as they actively contribute to the community through their stories and sentiments. read more
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Interests-based Activities Bring Respite And Cheer To Caregivers
As part of a new initiative to better support caregivers’ needs and well-being, in December 2020, ADA’s Caregiver Support Services launched a new programme under its umbrella – Caregiver Support & Network. read more
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