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ADA receives S$1m donation from Musim Mas
On 4 July 2019, ADA was honoured to receive a whopping S$1 million donation from leading palm oil company, Musim Mas Holdings. The generous donation is set to help improve the lives of those living with dementia and caregivers, and will go towards providing one year of financial assistance for over 300 families who have loved ones with dementia who may not be able to afford the fees at New Horizon Centres. read more
3 in 4 persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, national survey on dementia finds 1024 683 Dementia Singapore

3 in 4 persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, national survey on dementia finds
More than 5,600 across Singapore participated in a survey by the Singapore Management University (SMU) and Alzheimer’s Disease Association, which revealed that nearly 3 in 4 persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, and more than half feel that others act as though they are less competent due to their condition. read more
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Using technology to see life through the eyes of a person with dementia
Using a Virtual Reality (VR) application, people can now experience first-hand some of the problems faced by those with dementia. ADA’s new Enabling EDIE workshop uses VR technology to help bridge the gap, allowing us to experience first-hand the challenges people with dementia experience in day-to-day life. read more
Channel 8’s “Morning Express” Features Initiatives to Support the Fight against Dementia 1024 463 Dementia Singapore

Channel 8’s “Morning Express” Features Initiatives to Support the Fight against Dementia
To effectively address dementia, people and organisations are working on the ground and encouraging others to create dementia-friendly communities. A variety of initiatives supporting the fight against dementia were highlighted on the 16 April edition of Channel 8’s Morning Express. read more
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5 Conversation Starters When Talking to Someone with Dementia
What should I talk to them about? Will I make them even more frustrated if they can’t remember? These are some of the questions that come to mind when we think of talking to someone living with dementia. Especially as their condition progresses, it may be even harder to communicate with them but it is not an impossible task. read more
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5 Essential Books On Alzheimer’s
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. read more
5 Unforgettable Films About Dementia You Need To Watch 1024 733 Dementia Singapore

5 Unforgettable Films About Dementia You Need To Watch
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. read more
Young Onset Dementia on the rise in Singapore at an “alarming rate” 1024 681 Dementia Singapore

Young Onset Dementia on the rise in Singapore at an “alarming rate”
Singapore is facing a fast ageing population and with that comes a host of health problems including a rise in dementia cases. But according to the National Neuroscience Institute what’s more worrying is the alarming rate of younger people being diagnosed with the disease. read more
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