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In building dementia friendly communities (DFCs), there has been an international shift towards including the voices and perspectives of persons with dementia, known as the asset-based approach. read more

The circumstances that have come to be as a result of COVID-19 are extraordinary indeed, and explaining the situation to our loved ones with dementia can be difficult. Follow these tips to keep from overloading your loved one with information, while keeping them in the know. read more

The way we talk about dementia and people living with dementia affects how others view the condition. But why? read more

Using the technologies available to us today, the dementia care experience can be made slightly easier for the person with dementia and their caregivers alike. read more

Reminiscence therapy uses the senses to help individuals with dementia remember events, people, and places from the past, and can be useful in reducing negative emotions. read more

With the number of people living with dementia in Singapore expected to increase, it’s important that we be aware of how we can protect our interests in the event we no longer have the mental capacity to make decisions. read more

With some simple reminders and other medication management tools, people with early-stage dementia can continue to take their medication independently. read more

It can be difficult to hear your loved one asking to go home, whether they are living with you or in a care facility, but there are some useful tips that will help you handle the situation without causing frustration. read more

The decision to care for your loved one at home or enroll them in a nursing home can be a difficult one to make. Here’s some key things you might want to consider. read more

As the ageing population grows, there will be an increase in younger adults having to juggle caring for their elderly parents, their career, perhaps even while raising their own family. read more