DECEMBER 2020
What a year it has been! 2020 has seen the world in unprecedented times. But in spite of the COVID-19 health crisis, ADA has forged on to help our dementia community thrive. We’re so happy to have achieved so much with your support.
In the last quarter, we ran a fully virtual World Alzheimer’s Month for the first time. Indeed, it was a foretaste of more initiatives we’re taking online and offline, with three new programmes having been launched since, including the Caregiver Support Network (CSN) and the Inclusive Dementia-Friendly Communities (iDFC) webinar series.
There is a lot more in store for us in 2021. And if you’d like to help someone you know kick-start their journey to learn more about dementia, forward this email or help them subscribe to receive future issues of our e-newsletter.
FEATURE STORIES
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. FIND OUT MORE.
Adapting For The Future
As 2020 draws to a close, ADA prepares for dementia care in the ‘New Normal’ with three new programmes. READ MORE.
Why We Do What We Do
In October 2020, ADA welcomed a new Head of Fundraising – Sherwan Sharip. With a background in media sales and a keen passion in social work, let’s hear from Sherwan about his goals for the social service sector in a post-COVID world, as well as what drives him in his work. READ MORE.
NEWS SNIPPETS
Respecting dignity of a person with dementia is key
The need to push for better dementia care
Living with dementia – a guide to a better home
Dementia and its toll on working carers
Wayfinding murals at Kebun Baru HDB blocks to help persons with dementia navigate
Dementia in the workplace – considerations for employers
UPCOMING EVENTS
34th International Conference of ADI: Hope In The Age of Dementia
10-12 Dec 2020
This year, the ADI Conference is hosted as a virtual event. Featuring a range of international keynote speakers and a high standard of scientific and non-scientific content, the conference programme enables participants to learn about the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care and management of dementia.
Caregiver Support Group (Mandarin): Knowing Your Caregiving Styles
19 Dec 2020
10.30am-12.30pm
Training Workshops for FDWs:
Core Module – Essentials of Dementia Care
9 Jan 2021
9am-5pm
Family Caregiver Training Programme:
Elective Module 2 – A Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviour
23 Jan 2021
9.30am-12.30pm
For upcoming courses for PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS, visit dementia.org.sg/academy
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WATCH
COVID-19 threw a curveball and disrupted most of our lives in 2020. As the year comes to a close, catch the latest inclusive Dementia-Friendly Communities (iDFC) webinar episode on ‘Stories of Self-Care in the midst of COVID-19’, where community partners and caregivers share stories of resilience and provide self-care tips. These webinars aim to ensure continued community outreach to residents, persons with dementia and their caregivers. It also serves as a platform to raise awareness about dementia-related skills and knowledge. SEE MORE VIDEOS.
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ADA Resource & Training Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02,
BS Bendemeer Centre,
Singapore 339914
Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
6293 9971
Caregiver Support Centre
20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02,
BS Bendemeer Centre,
Singapore 339914
Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
6389 5121
Dementia Helpline
6377 0700
Family of Wisdom (Bendemeer)
20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02,
BS Bendemeer Centre,
Singapore 339914
Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
6389 5385
Family of Wisdom (Tiong Bahru)
298 Tiong Bahru Road, #10-05,
Central Plaza,
Singapore 168730
Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5.30pm
6593 6440 / 6593 6442
New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok)
Blk 511 Bukit Batok Street 52, #01-211,
Singapore 650511
Mon-Fri: 7.30am-6.30pm
6565 9958
New Horizon Centre (Jurong Point)
1 Jurong West Central 2, #04-04,
Jurong Point Shopping Centre,
Singapore 648886
Mon-Fri: 7.30am-6.30pm
6790 1650
New Horizon Centre (Tampines)
Blk 362 Tampines Street 34, #01-377,
Singapore 520362
Mon-Fri: 7.30am-6.30pm
6786 5373
New Horizon Centre (Toa Payoh)
Blk 157 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, #01-1195,
Singapore 310157
Mon-Fri: 7.30am-6.30pm
6353 8734
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