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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
Let’s Recycle and Create Together! 1024 684 Dementia Singapore

Let’s Recycle and Create Together!
ADA recently embarked on the Recycled Arts Programme for persons with cognitive impairment or dementia. It is a pilot programme that aims to provide purposeful engagement and improve their overall well-being. read more
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Celebrating our unsung superheroes
Close to 150 caregivers of persons with dementia attended our Caregiver’s Appreciation Gala Luncheon 2019. Organised to show appreciation to caregivers for their dedication and hard work in looking after their loved ones with dementia, the annual event was jointly organised by ADA and students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Law. read more
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Bringing Cheer to our Clients
The support ADA receives from corporate partners across different industries, who believe in being a good steward and giving back to the communities around them, is something that we’re immensely grateful for. Between August to October 2018, organisations like Deloitte Singapore and Edrington Singapore Ptd Ltd brought some cheer to ADA clients at various New Horizon Centres. read more
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Singapore’s first dementia advocate under the Dementia Alliance International (DAI)
ADA has recently agreed to collaborate on an interesting new initiative by The GIVEN Company, a proudly Singaporean social enterprise which aims to make charity fundraising more efficient, effective and sustainable by employing alternative technology-based solutions. read more
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Love For All Seasons
The WAM conference is the centrepiece of ADA’s campaign to spread the message of awareness, and has become an annual event which reaches out to persons with dementia and their dedicated caregivers, providing them with a voice. read more
World Alzheimer’s Month 2018: Making Every Second A Success 1024 683 Dementia Singapore

World Alzheimer’s Month 2018: Making Every Second A Success
The WAM conference is the centrepiece of ADA’s campaign to spread the message of awareness, and has become an annual event which reaches out to persons with dementia and their dedicated caregivers, providing them with a voice. read more
Dementia seminar in Mandarin proves a hit with full attendance 1024 768 Dementia Singapore

Dementia seminar in Mandarin proves a hit with full attendance
ADA’s Fundraising & Community Enabling team supported East Spring Secondary School’s Sports Day-cum-Charity Bazaar held at Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) on 16 May. read more
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