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Building Dementia-Friendly Communities in Singapore
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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World Alzheimer’s Month 2017: An Event to Remember
On the 21 and 22 September, we held our annual event in commemoration of World Alzheimer’s Month. Organised in partnership with Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where the event was held, the free two-day community health forum focused on the early diagnosis of dementia and how it can contribute to the greater well-being and improving the lives of persons with the condition. read more
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Getting the Art and Science of Wellbeing and Happiness
How do you be more mindful at the workplace? Are there steps for caregivers to take to elevate the caregiving experience? These questions and more will be answered at this year’s edition of the Singapore Mental Health Conference (SMHC), a two-day event with the aim to foster collaborations among various sectors to build a society that is mentally healthy and resilient. read more
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Gearing up for World Alzheimer’s Month
This September, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (Jurong Health) will be playing host to ADA in honour of World Alzheimer’s Month 2017 (WAM). The event will take place on 21 and 22 September, and aims to educate and raise awareness on dementia, as well as promote engagement with persons with dementia through meaningful activities. read more
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Dementia-like symptoms can be treatable in small ways
While there is currently no cure for dementia, research have shown that as many as one in five cases of dementia are triggered by treatable conditions, with symptoms that can possibly be reversed. read more
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Fish Consumption could help fight against the onset of dementia
New studies have shown that eating fish once or twice a day may prolong mental function and help combat Alzheimer’s disease. New research points to a correlation between omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish and blood flow to parts of the brain responsible for learning, memory and dementia. read more
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Global Dementia Plan Adopted by WHO to Combat Growing Disease
A unanimous global plan on dementia was adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the 70th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The plan is the latest response to the current efforts deemed “unsustainable” by Paola Barbarino, CEO of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). read more
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A cup of tea a day could help keep your mental health
Recent research reveal a link between drinking tea on a consistent basis and the lower the risk of cognitive impairment by 50%, while the reduction can be as much as 86% for those who are genetically predisposed to developing Alzheimer’s. read more
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Seniors find success in dementia prevention programme
The first community-based dementia prevention programme (DPP) in Singapore targeting at-risk elderly persons has reflected favourable results, with social connectedness and satisfaction of life the areas which has seen the most improvement. read more
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More singing please!
Ever wondered how it felt after singing as a group or during Christmas even if it was just one carol? Singing, it is said, is truly satisfying even when it’s mediocre. read more
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