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 |
| 14 Jan 2023 | Dental Care for Persons with Dementia | TP |
| 11 Feb 2023 | Environment Matters: Impact of Environment on Dementia Care | JP |
| 18 Feb 2023 | Dementia: How It Affects Swallowing, Communication and Mealtime | Online via Zoom |
| 11 Mar 2023 | Communication: The He(ART) of Validation | Online via Zoom |
| 18 Mar 2023 | Understanding Nursing Homes | TP |
| 1 Apr 2023 | Fall Prevention & Home Safety | JP |
| 15 Apr 2023 | Financial Planning for Persons with Dementia | Online via Zoom |
| 13 May 2023 | Assistive Technology In Dementia Care | Online via Zoom |
| 20 May 2023 | Medications in Dementia Care | CSS |
| 10 Jun 2023 | Managing Emotions in Caregiving | JP |
| 17 Jun 2023 | Incontinence in Dementia Care | Online via Zoom |
| 15 Jul 2023 | When Is It the Right Time? – Nursing Homes And Other Care Arrangements | Online via Zoom |
| 22 Jul 2023 | Effective Communication with Persons Living with Dementia | **CSS |
| 12 Aug 2023 | Music Activities For Persons With Dementia | JP |
| 19 Aug 2023 | Managing Responsive Behaviors in Dementia Care | Online via Zoom |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Skin Care for Elderly | JP |
| 21 Oct 2023 | Preparation for End-of-Life Care in Dementia | Online via Zoom |
| 4 Nov 2023 | Caring for Caregivers using Art | Online via Zoom |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Meaningful Engagement for Persons with Dementia | CSS |
| 2 Dec 2023 | Grief and Loss in Caregiving | Online via Zoom |
| 13 Jan 2024 | Personal Hygiene in Mild to Moderate Dementia | Online via Zoom |
| 20 Jan 2024 | Traditional Chinese Medicine in Dementia | **CSS |
| 3 Feb 2024 | Providing Comfort and Quality of Life in End Stage Dementia | JP |
| 9 Mar 2024 | Managing Food Nutrition and Meals | Online via Zoom |
| 16 Mar 2024 | Mindfulness in Caregiving and Self-Care | **CSS |
Note: Resumption of physical support group sessions in 2023 are subjected to guidelines. 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 |
| JP | New Horizon Centre (Jurong Point) 1 Jurong West Central 2, #04-04, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Singapore 648886 |
| DATE | TOPIC | VENUE |
| 25 Feb 2023 | 失智症护理之：饮食均衡 Managing Food Nutrition and Meals |
Online via Zoom |
| 11 Mar 2023 | 中期至晚期失智症护理 Moderate to Late Stage Dementia – What to Expect and How to Care |
Online via Zoom |
| 25 Mar 2023 | 失智症护理之：个人卫生 Personal Hygiene (Oral Care, Skin Care) in Dementia Care |
DSC |
| 29 Apr 2023 | Impact of Environment in Dementia Care 失智症护理：实体与社交环境的影响 |
Online via Zoom |
| 13 May 2023 | TCM – Sleep & Mood 中医视角: 睡眠与情绪调理 |
DSC |
| 24 Jun 2023 | LPA & ACP 持久授权书与预先护理计划 |
Online via Zoom |
| 29 Jul 2023 | Managing Emotions in Caregiving 关护者的情绪管理 |
**DSC |
| 26 Aug 2023 | Incontinence in Dementia Care 失智症护理：失禁 |
Online via Zoom |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Personal Hygiene (Oral Care, Skin Care) in Dementia Care 失智症护理之：个人卫生 |
Online via Zoom |
| 18 Nov 2023 | Mindfulness in Caregiving and Self-Care 正念关护 与 自我关怀 |
DSC |
| 9 Dec 2023 | Community Resources in Dementia Care 失智症护理之：社区支援 |
Online via Zoom |
| 27 Jan 2024 | Medications in Dementia Care 失智症药物须知 |
**DSC |
| 23 Mar 2024 | Providing Comfort & Quality of Life in End Stage Dementia 晚期失智症：舒适与生活品质 |
**DSC |
注: 2023年恢复实体互助小组还须遵守指导准则。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
| 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 |
| JP | New Horizon Centre (Jurong Point) 1 Jurong West Central 2, #04-04, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Singapore 648886 |
| DATE | TOPIC | VENUE |
| 4 Feb 2023 | Pencegahan dari jatuh dan Keselamatan di dalam rumah Fall Prevention and Home Safety |
Online via Zoom |
| 6 May 2023 | Mindfulness dalam penjagaan pesakit dan diri sendiri Mindfulness in Caregiving and Self-Care |
Online via Zoom |
| 8 Jul 2023 | Menangani tingkah laku responsif dalam penjagaan Demensia Management of Responsive Behaviour |
Online via Zoom |
| 2 Sep 2023 | Penjagaan Palliatif untuk pesakit Demensia Palliative Care in Dementia Care |
Online via Zoom |
| 25 Nov 2023 | Inkontinen dalam Penjagaan Demensia Urinary Incontinence in Dementia Care |
Online via Zoom |
| 6 Jan 2024 | Kesan Sekitaran dalam Demensia Impact of Environment in Dementia |
Online via Zoom |
| 2 Mar 2024 | Motivasi dalam Penjagaan Motivation in Caregiving |
Online via Zoom |
Nota: Sambungan semula sesi kumpulan sokongan penjaga secara fizikal pada tahun 2023 tertakluk pada garis panduan. 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
| 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 |
| JP | New Horizon Centre (Jurong Point) 1 Jurong West Central 2, #04-04, Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Singapore 648886 |
Closed Support Groups (Malay)
Sentuhan Kasih
Objektif Keseluruhan:
- Menwujudkan ruang yang selamat untuk berbincang secara terbuka mengenai cabaran dan emosi dalam penjagaan
- Tingkatkan pemahaman mengenai demensia menggunakan teknologi realiti maya (VR)
- Melengkapkan penjaga dengan pengetahuan dan kemahiran untuk meningkatkan daya tahan dalam penjagaan
- Membina ruang yang menyokong para penjaga untuk berbincang dan memupuk rangkaian sokongan antara penjaga-penjaga lain
Siapa yang patut hadir:
- Ahli keluarga yang menjaga orang tersayang yang mempunyai diagnosis rasmi demensia, dan
- Boleh bertutur dan memahami Bahasa Melayu, dan
- Boleh menghadiri semua 5 sesi kumpulan sokongan ini
| DATE | TOPIC |
| 14 Oct 2023 | Identity – Siapa Kita? |
| 21 Oct 2023 | Inclusion – Memahami orang yang menghidapi Demensia melalui EDIE |
| 28 Oct 2023 | Occupation – Cabaran yang Kita Hadapi |
| 4 Nov 2023 | Attachment – Emosi Para Penjaga |
| 11 Nov 2023 | Comfort and Love – Penjagaan Diri dan Memelihara Hubungan Kita |
Masa dan Tempat
10.30 pagi – 12.30 petang
DSG Caregiver Support Services*
20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02,
BS Bendemeer Centre. Singapore 339914
*Kindly note that the session details are subjected to changes. Thank you for your understanding.
Daftar sebelum:
30 Sep 2023
Untuk mendaftar:
Sila hubungi Talian Bantuan Demensia di 6377 0700. Anda juga boleh e-mel kami di [email protected] atau daftar di lelaman https://dementia.org.sg/csg.
Refer to our Care Services booklet to have an overview of our services for caregivers, and persons with dementia.
