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Interests-based Activities Bring Respite And Cheer To Caregivers

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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.

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Keeping the Spirit of Giving Alive

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Despite the gloom of the pandemic still shrouding the world in 2021, generous individuals and companies are doing their utmost to spread the spirit of social good and cheer to the dementia community.

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Dementia and Employment: Give us a chance to remain employed

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Dementia advocate Emily Ong asks for a fair chance for those living with dementia to remain employed.

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Journeying Together

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As the year comes to a close, ADA’s CEO Jason Foo looks back at the past year and shares what’s next for ADA in 2021.

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Giving a Voice to Those with Dementia

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We are delighted to have Madam Rohani Bte Rahmat, care partner to her husband living with dementia, give her closing address at the #ADI2020 Global Conference. She shared her journey as a care partner who experienced initial denial and embarrassment of this condition, but subsequently grew to accept it through community support and our Voices for Hope programme.

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H.O.P.E Normalise Living with Dementia

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We are proud of Ms Emily Ong, dementia advocate in Singapore give her poignant thoughts as someone living with dementia at the recent #ADI2020 Global Conference. Read her speech as she shares about her diagnosis and her hopes for normalcy despite her condition.

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How A Dementia Journal Makes Caregiving Easier

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Consistently taking notes on dementia symptoms can help you feel more in control of your caregiving journey, and can also help you better understand your loved one’s needs.

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Why We Do What We Do

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In October 2020, ADA welcomed a new Head of Fundraising – Sherwan Sharip. With a background in media sales and a keen passion in social work, let’s hear from Sherwan about his goals for the social service sector in a post-COVID world, as well as what drives him in his work.

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Adapting For The Future

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As 2020 draws to a close, ADA prepares for dementia care in the ‘New Normal’ with three new programmes.

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The Faces of World Alzheimer’s Month 2020

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Journey through 30 days of non-stop action and activities as ADA marked the month of September in a fully virtual awareness campaign.

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Adapting Daily Activities For Loved Ones With Dementia

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Enabling persons with dementia to carry out activities successfully can help bolster their confidence, and empower them to feel better able to maintain a level of independence.

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Ways To Help Persons With Dementia Use Social Media Safely

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Social media is a great tool that gives us more opportunities to stay connected and keep socialising, especially with the COVID-19 situation. However, the anonymity of the other person behind the screen can present some risks and challenges.

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