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Non-drug Approaches To Tackle Dementia

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When it comes to dealing with almost any kind of illness or disease, medical intervention – specifically drugs and medicines – are what we often turn to first. For dementia, it is no different. While there are currently no medicine that can either completely cure dementia or even delay its spread, treatments are in place to help alleviate some of the symptoms brought about by dementia.

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Reframing Blame

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Caregiving is never a walk in the park, and in the process of caring for a loved one or ward with dementia, caregivers may find themselves dealing with a common, underlying theme – blame.

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Redirecting the Dementia Brain

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Caregiving is never a walk in the park, and in the process of caring for a loved one or ward with dementia, caregivers may find themselves dealing with a common, underlying theme – blame.

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6 Symbols of a Forgotten Singapore

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In the five decades since our independence, Singapore has undergone a myriad of changes. For persons with dementia who often remember things from long ago and forget more recent happenings, perhaps these will bring forth memories and be a good conversation starter this National Day!

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Keep Calm And Carry On … Caring

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Caregiving can have its rewards, but a caregiver usually has to put the needs and well-being of the person under her care before her own. As such, taking on the honourable task of caregiving places an enormous toll on the person, and can strain even the most resilient and patient among us.

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Dementia seminar in Mandarin proves a hit with full attendance

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ADA’s Fundraising & Community Enabling team supported East Spring Secondary School’s Sports Day-cum-Charity Bazaar held at Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) on 16 May.

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Building Dementia-Friendly Communities in Singapore

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ADA’s Fundraising & Community Enabling team supported East Spring Secondary School’s Sports Day-cum-Charity Bazaar held at Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) on 16 May.

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5 Ways You can Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

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Studies have shown that as many as half of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias go undiagnosed. Even though there is currently no treatment or cure that can alter the underlying cause of the condition, early detection allows for more room to seek medical advice and let caregivers make adjustments for a better quality of life before it gets to an advanced stage.

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5 Essential Books On Alzheimer’s

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We are aware of all the good and nutritious foods like walnuts and green leafy vegetables that persons with dementia need to keep their brain health in the best possible condition. But the problem is: what if they simply refuse to eat? For most of us “normal” people without the condition, eating and having our meals promptly is happens most naturally.

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Walk Your Brain

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A pill that cures dementia doesn’t exist yet, but there’s something available right now that can protect the mind: exercise. It’s a well-established fact that physical exercise is the cornerstone of healthy living. Not only does it contribute to general fitness, it helps muscle control and coordination, and improves overall well-being.

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Fundraising Fun with East Spring Secondary!

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ADA’s Fundraising & Community Enabling team supported East Spring Secondary School’s Sports Day-cum-Charity Bazaar held at Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) on 16 May.

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80 Students from Fairfield Methodist benefit from Dementia-awareness Workshops

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Our Community Enabling team went down to Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) to conduct dementia-awareness mini-workshops for over 80 lower secondary students.

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