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Dealing with Dementia: the First Step

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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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World Alzheimer’s Month 2017: An Event to Remember

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On the 21 and 22 September, we held our annual event in commemoration of World Alzheimer’s Month. Organised in partnership with Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where the event was held, the free two-day community health forum focused on the early diagnosis of dementia and how it can contribute to the greater well-being and improving the lives of persons with the condition.

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Still Alice … And Only 100 Years Young

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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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4 Treatable Conditions that can be Mistaken for 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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Art Attack!

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Creative expression has always been a key pillar of human development and achievement. Our ability to create through art is a sign of our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, allowing us to reach heights and satisfaction that would otherwise be difficult to attain. The same is true for people with dementia.

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First Come, First Safe: The Importance Of Early Diagnosis

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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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Getting the Art and Science of Wellbeing and Happiness

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How do you be more mindful at the workplace? Are there steps for caregivers to take to elevate the caregiving experience? These questions and more will be answered at this year’s edition of the Singapore Mental Health Conference (SMHC), a two-day event with the aim to foster collaborations among various sectors to build a society that is mentally healthy and resilient.

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A Bitter Pill To Swallow

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A primary symptom of the condition is confusion and disorientation caused by a failing memory and sense of direction. This has become an increasingly worrying problem in Japan, where more and more persons with dementia are reported to be missing.

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Gearing up for World Alzheimer’s Month

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This September, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (Jurong Health) will be playing host to ADA in honour of World Alzheimer’s Month 2017 (WAM). The event will take place on 21 and 22 September, and aims to educate and raise awareness on dementia, as well as promote engagement with persons with dementia through meaningful activities.

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Dementia-like symptoms can be treatable in small ways

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While there is currently no cure for dementia, research have shown that as many as one in five cases of dementia are triggered by treatable conditions, with symptoms that can possibly be reversed.

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Fish Consumption could help fight against the onset of dementia

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New studies have shown that eating fish once or twice a day may prolong mental function and help combat Alzheimer’s disease. New research points to a correlation between omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish and blood flow to parts of the brain responsible for learning, memory and dementia.

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Global Dementia Plan Adopted by WHO to Combat Growing Disease

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A unanimous global plan on dementia was adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the 70th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The plan is the latest response to the current efforts deemed “unsustainable” by Paola Barbarino, CEO of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI).

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