Official Statements Regarding COVID-19
In light of COVID-19 and its effects on Singapore, Dementia Singapore (formerly known as Alzheimer’s Disease Association) is closely monitoring the developments of the coronavirus infection in Singapore and the advisories issued by Ministry of Health. The care, safety, and health of all our persons with dementia, caregivers, volunteers, partner organisations, and staff are of utmost importance, and we will be updating this page with the latest measures we’re implementing to keep you safe.
2021
| Date | Official Statement |
| 7 Oct 2021 | Update 11 Oct: Third COVID-19 Case at New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) |
| 5 Oct 2021 | Second COVID-19 Case at New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) |
| 22 Sep 2021 | Update 28 Sep: COVID-19 Case at New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) |
| 20 May 2021 | Advisory on Heightened Alert Measures |
2020
| Date | Official Statement |
| 6 Jul 2020 | Post-Circuit Breaker – Phase Two: Family of Wisdom Centres To Reopen |
| 25 Jun 2020 | Post-Circuit Breaker – Phase Two: Gradual Reopening |
| 4 Jun 2020 | New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) Appointed As Designated Senior Care Centre |
| 29 May 2020 | Post-Circuit Breaker – Phase One |
| 21 Apr 2020 | Circuit Breaker Extended to 1 June 2020 |
| 6 Apr 2020 | CEO’s Message to External Stakeholders |
| 4 Apr 2020 | Closure / Suspension of ADA Programmes & Services |
| 14 Feb 2020 | Joint Statement with Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI): Postponement of 34th ADI 2020 Conference |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Update On 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak – Changes To ADA Programmes And Services |
| 3 Feb 2020 | Programmes and Services affected by Wuhan Coronavirus |
| 28 Jan 2020 | ADA addresses concerns of Wuhan Coronavirus |
COVID-19 Resources: For Persons with Dementia and Families
With the current preventive measures to limit Singaporeans’ movements (e.g. closure of most eldercare services and facilities; disallowing dining-in at public eating places), many persons with dementia’s routines may be disrupted to a large extent.
To support you, Dementia Singapore has put together this information-kit which includes dementia care tips and suggestions. This page will also be refreshed with additional resources.
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COVID-19: Three Ways The ADA Memo Can Help You During Circuit Breaker
COVID-19: Five Ways To Keep The ADA Memo Safely With You
COVID-19: Responding To Mood Changes In Your Loved Ones
Monitoring Your Loved Ones For COVID-19 Symptoms
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COVID-19: Minimising Stress With A New Routine
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