Caregivers

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. read more

Home is where the heart is, as the saying goes, and this is especially pertinent to the lives of those living with dementia. For them, each new day sees them waking to a different environment where yesterday’s reassuring familiarity is replaced with today’s uncertainty. From the utensils in the drawer to their own reflection in the mirror, their inability to recognise the setting of their own abodes makes navigation around the house a huge challenge and, in some cases, even dangerous. read more

A 500-strong group of hikers with a heart for the elderly hit the roads for a meaningful cause.Singapore would not be what it is today if not for the contributions of our pioneers throughout the past 50 years. To honour and thank them, the 50cube Hike was organised as more than 500 people signed up to do their part and give back to the elderly. read more