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Golfing for a Cause: Dementia Singapore’s Inaugural Chari-Tee Golf Event Raises $260,000

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On 15 February 2023, Dementia Singapore held its first-ever Chari-Tee Golf event at Sentosa Golf Club, raising a total of $260,000. The day saw over 140 golfers take part in an exciting game, followed by a special dinner graced by Guest-of-Honour Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law.

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CARA: A year of empowering the dementia community

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In February 2023, CARA achieved a significant milestone with a strategic partnership between Dementia Singapore and the Municipal Services Office (MSO). The collaboration of CARA and MSO’s OneService app aims to provide holistic support for the dementia community in Singapore.

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“Find Your Way” Now Extended to Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange

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Dementia Singapore and SBS Transit launched the “Find Your Way” initiative at Chinatown MRT, a collaboration to help persons with dementia navigate public transport spaces with greater ease and independence.

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CARA Members on Vintage Radio SG’s ‘Weekend Warrior’ Show

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Tune in and be encouraged by CARA members, Alison Lim and Jamie Buitelaar , who are also dementia self-advocates and founders of Dementia & Co. as they face dementia.

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Free E-Learning Modules on Reminiscence Arts for Dementia

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Anyone who is keen on Reminiscence Arts facilitation with persons with dementia can now learn the basics for free.

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Enhancing Efforts to be a Dementia-Friendly and Inclusive Singapore

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On 20 November 2022, the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) launched the national campaign, the #DementiaFriendlySG movement. The launch event received great support from individuals (including persons with dementia), corporate and community partners. To cement its commitment, a strategic partnership with Dementia Singapore was also formalised to spur collaborations and explore efforts to meet the needs of people with dementia and their families.

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Voices for Hope: Aspiring Dementia Self-Advocates

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On 15 November 2022, Dementia Singapore witnessed the 10th graduation ceremony of the Voices for Hope programme. It was a heartwarming sight to see families, friends, previous cohorts, and special guests gather to support the eight graduates from the 10th cohort of the Voices for Hope programme.

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MUS.za: A Jeweller with a Purpose

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For a third year running, local fine jewellery boutique MUS Zenith Affair (MUS.za) ran a campaign to raise funds for Dementia Singapore and champion the dementia cause. With a total of $210,000 raised so far, MUS.za has topped the previous years’ generous donations, proving that it is indeed a business with a heart of gold.

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“Find Your Way” at Chinatown MRT Station

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Dementia Singapore and SBS Transit launched the “Find Your Way” initiative at Chinatown MRT, a collaboration to help persons with dementia navigate public transport spaces with greater ease and independence.

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Art with You: A Programme to Inspire and Uplift Families Impacted by Dementia

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After a two-year pilot study, National Gallery Singapore and Dementia Singapore launched ‘Art with You’ on 14 October 2022, for caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia!

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World Alzheimer’s Month 2022: Together, There is Hope

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Dementia Singapore’s theme for World Alzheimer’s Month (WAM) 2022 was, “Together, there is Hope”.

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Leading by Example

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Mr R.S. Chandraajothi supervises two Dementia Singapore daycare centres, and oversees 30 care staff. Not many know that he was also the main caregiver to his mother with dementia for 10 years, which has allowed him to empathise with families impacted by the condition.

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