Caregiver Support Groups

Are you experiencing caregiver stress, seeking information on dementia care, or wanting to meet other caregivers?

 

Caregiver Support Group provides an opportunity for respite while meeting other caregivers in a similar situation to share caregiving experiences and practical tips, learn about dementia, and discover resources in a relaxed and safe environment.

Sessions are conducted in English, Mandarin and Malay for two hours, consisting of a talk by guest speakers and sharing session amongst caregivers.

 

Download our Caregiver Support and Training Schedule.


Caregiver Support Groups

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DATE TOPIC VENUE
5 Apr 2025 Coping with Caregiver Grief / Stress TP**
12 Apr 2025 Understanding Nursing Home Zoom
24 May 2025 Managing Incontinence in Dementia Zoom
14 Jun 2025 Dental Care for Persons Living with Dementia CSS**
21 Jun 2025 Palliative Care in Dementia Zoom
12 Jul 2025 Emotions Regulation in Caregiver Zoom
2 Aug 2025 Medications in Dementia Care Zoom
16 Aug 2025 Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney CSS**
6 Sep 2025 Communication with Persons Living with Dementia CSS**

Note: Topics and venues are subjected to change without prior notice.


Registration

Please note the following:

  • Caregiver Support Group (English) sessions are conducted from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Participants are to log in / be seated by 2.15pm
  • Please register at least two weeks before the scheduled sessions
  • Caregiver Support Group sessions are free of charge, unless otherwise stated
  • Topics and schedules are subject to change without prior notice; please check this page for updates
  • Our Caregiver Support Group is for family caregivers of persons with dementia
  • To register, call the Dementia Helpline at 6377 0700. Alternatively, email us at [email protected] or register online below.

**Caregivers who would like to attend this session and have no alternative caregiver for person with dementia may register for Complimentary Eldersit, subjected to availability and confirmation. Please contact our Dementia Helpline to enquire.


Venues

VENUES LOCATION
CSS Caregiver Support Services
20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02, BS Bendemeer Centre, Singapore 339914
DSC Dementia Social Club
298 Tiong Bahru Road, #10-05, Central Plaza, Singapore 168730
TP New Horizon Centre (Toa Payoh)
Blk 157 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-1195, Singapore 310157

DATE TOPIC VENUE
15 Mar 2025 我们不是一个人:关护者分享
(Wisdom from Caregivers)
DSC**
26 Apr 2025 失智友善环境
(Dementia-Friendly Environment)
Zoom
31 May 2025 看护旅程: 关爱自己
(The Caregiving Journey: Caring for Yourself)
DSC**
28 Jun 2025 看护旅程:慈悲与同理心
(The Caregiving Journey: Compassion and Empathy)
DSC**
26 Jul 2025 礼敬心灵照护
(Namaste Care)
DSC**
23 Aug 2025 了解持久授权书
(Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney)
DSC**

注: 主题和地点如有更改,恕不另行通知。


Registration

Please note the following:

  • Caregiver Support Group (Mandarin) sessions are conducted from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Participants are to log in / be seated by 10.15am
  • Please register at least two weeks before the scheduled sessions
  • Caregiver Support Group sessions are free of charge, unless otherwise stated
  • Topics and schedules are subject to change without prior notice; please check this page for updates
  • Our Caregiver Support Group is strictly for family caregivers of persons with dementia
  • To register, call the Dementia Helpline at 6377 0700. Alternatively, email us at [email protected] or register online below.

**Caregivers who would like to attend this session and have no alternative caregiver for person with dementia may register for Complimentary Eldersit, subjected to availability and confirmation. Please contact our Dementia Helpline to enquire.


Venues

VENUE LOCATION
DSC Dementia Social Club
298 Tiong Bahru Road, #10-05, Central Plaza, Singapore 168730

DATE TOPIC VENUE
08 Mar 2025 Sumber Bantuan Masyarakat
(Community Resources)
Zoom
17 May 2025 Penjagaan Kebersihan Diri Dalam Demensia
(Personal Hygiene Care in Dementia)
DSC
5 Jul 2025 Demensia 101
(Dementia 101)
Zoom
27 Sep 2025 Aktiviti Bersama Pesakit Demensia
(Activity Engagement for Persons Living with Dementia)
DSC

Nota: Topik dan jadual tertakluk kepada perubahan tanpa notis.


Registration

Please note the following:

  • Caregiver Support Group (Malay) sessions are conducted from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Participants are to log in / be seated by 10.15am
  • Please register at least two weeks before the scheduled sessions
  • Caregiver Support Group sessions are free of charge, unless otherwise stated
  • Topics and schedules are subject to change without prior notice; please check this page for updates
  • Our Caregiver Support Group is strictly for family caregivers of persons with dementia
  • To register, call the Dementia Helpline at 6377 0700. Alternatively, email us at [email protected] or register online below.

Venues

VENUE LOCATION
DSC Dementia Social Club
298 Tiong Bahru Road, #10-05, Central Plaza, Singapore 168730


Closed Support Group

Journey with Dementia (for Male Caregivers)

Overall Objectives:

  • Enhance understanding of dementia care through discussion and using virtual reality (VR) technology
  • Equip caregivers with knowledge and skills for the caregiving journey
  • Create a supportive environment for new caregivers for open discussion and foster support network between fellow caregivers

Who should attend:

  • Male family caregivers (i.e. spouse, adult child, sibling) who are caring for their loved ones newly diagnosed with dementia (diagnosed 3 years or less)
  • Able to speak and comprehend English, and
  • Able commit to attending all 5 sessions of this closed support group

SESSION DATE (Saturdays) TOPIC
1 15 Feb 2025 Who are We?
Understanding Ourselves to Prepare for the Journey
2 22 Feb 2025 Where are We Going?
Who is “Dementia” and Experiencing “him” through EDIE
3 1 Mar 2025 What Challenges Await Us?
Managing changing behaviours
4 8 Mar 2025 What can we Pack or Prepare?
Leveraging on Communication and Activity Engagement
5 15 Mar 2025 When do we Take Five during the Journey?
Recharging Ourselves

*Kindly note that the session details are subjected to changes. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Time & Venue:
10.00am – 12.30pm
Dementia Singapore Caregiver Support Services
20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02,
BS Bendemeer Centre, Singapore 339914

Register by:
15 Jan 2025

To register:
Call our Dementia Helpline at 6377 0700 or register online below.
Alternatively, email us at [email protected].
Caregiver support groups are free of charge (unless specified).


For other dementia support groups in Singapore, you may refer to the HealthHub website at.

Refer to our Care Services booklet to have an overview of our services for caregivers, and persons with dementia.

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