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The Faces of World Alzheimer’s Month 2020
Journey through 30 days of non-stop action and activities as ADA marked the month of September in a fully virtual awareness campaign. read more
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Up close and personal with Dr Ang Peng Chye
You may know him as the man who started ADA thirty years ago with a singular focus to champion the dementia cause. Today, Dr Ang Peng Chye shares with us about the early days that led to the establishment of Alzheimer’s Disease Association, its major milestones through the years and why he is hopeful for the dementia cause in Singapore. read more
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New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) Gets A Face-Lift!
In February 2019, clients at New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) were greeted to a new design with a refreshing look after three months of renovation! The 25-year-old day care centre has been revamped completely with outward looking interiors that allow daylight to stream through its coloured glass panels. 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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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
Fundraising Fun with East Spring Secondary! 1000 683 Dementia Singapore

Fundraising Fun with East Spring Secondary!
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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80 Students from Fairfield Methodist benefit from Dementia-awareness Workshops
Our Community Enabling team went down to Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) to conduct dementia-awareness mini-workshops for over 80 lower secondary students. read more
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An Ode To My Mother
Memories may fade with the onset of dementia, but some bonds persist forever. Family of Wisdom Caregiver Grace Eng fondly recalls being touched by her mother’s love and fulfilling her duties as a daughter. read more
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Still Alice … And Only 100 Years Young
Studies have shown that as many as half of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias go undiagnosed. Even though there is currently no treatment or cure that can alter the underlying cause of the condition, early detection allows for more room to seek medical advice and let caregivers make adjustments for a better quality of life before it gets to an advanced stage. read more
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Henry’s Story
Henry is 75-years-old. He was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease in 2016. Despite his condition, Henry remains highly independent. A former church volunteer, taxi driver, and school janitor, among the many other jobs he held, Henry had not been engaged in gainful occupation and employment, since retiring two years ago. read more
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