MARCH 2022
At last, we are emerging from the throes of the pandemic, with restrictions easing and loved ones able to reunite in larger groups. We look forward to a brighter year ahead for all.
Dementia Singapore has partnered with key organisations like SBS Transit and Kebun Baru Grassroots Organisations to forge fresh initiatives supporting people living with dementia. We also celebrated the graduation of our 8th cohort of Voices for Hope – empowered as self-advocates in the dementia community.
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FEATURE STORIES
Dementia Singapore and Kebun Baru launch IDeAL@115 – a first-of-its-kind, assisted living model of care
Aimed at providing support and community care for frail and vulnerable seniors, IDeAL@115 also caters to at-risk residents and those living with dementia. FIND OUT MORE.
Find Your Way: A wayfinding initiative inspired by reminiscence
Head down to Toa Payoh Bus Interchange and you will be greeted by vibrant murals of nostalgic games and activities that many of our seniors would be familiar with. This is part of a collaborative effort between SBS Transit and Dementia Singapore called “Find Your Way”, which aims to help persons with dementia navigate bus interchanges and MRT stations with ease. READ MORE.
Voices for Hope: A fulfilling journey of acceptance and self-advocacy
Kicking off 2022 on a high were our Voices for Hope graduates! Now, even with its eighth cohort, the transformation of each graduate is remarkable and continues to be an important reminder of why it is important to empower our dementia community on their unique journeys. READ MORE.
Experience Dementia in Singapore
What is in a day of a person living with dementia? Step into the shoes of a person living with dementia using the Virtual Reality (VR) application, ‘Experience Dementia in Singapore’. READ MORE.
NEWS SNIPPETS
Budget debate: AI for diagnosing dementia
Caregiving for elderly dementia patients amid COVID-19
Help for those with dementia who appear lost at all SMRT train stations by year-end
IMH to conduct second study on dementia and depression among elderly
More help for dementia patients and their caregivers in Toa Payoh East
My Grandparents’ Date: Dating With Dementia
New initiatives for passengers with dementia or other invisible disabilities launched at Changi Airport
Yeast may soon be key to making drugs for dementia and Parkinson’s disease
UPCOMING EVENTS
Caregiver Support & Network Session: Canto-lingo with Songs (Song: 一生何求 – 陈百强)
19 Apr 2022
2.30pm-3.30pm
Training Workshops for FDWs:
Core Module – Essentials of Dementia Care
23 Apr 2022
9am-5pm
Courses For General Public: Enabling EDIE™
12 May 2022
2pm-5pm
Caregiver Support Group (English): Managing Challenging Behaviours in Dementia Care
14 May 2022
2.30pm-4.30pm
Caregiver Support Group (Mandarin):
与失智症人士一同进行活动
Activities Engagement for Persons with Dementia
28 May 2022
10.30am-12.30pm
For more upcoming events, visit dementia.org.sg/events.
WATCH
Meet 83-year-old Thomas Ong. With the community’s support and love from his daughter, Michelle, Thomas doesn’t allow his dementia diagnosis to define his golden years.
Every day, we meet families impacted by dementia. And every day, we are constantly inspired by their tenacity and courage as they ride the ups and downs of their lives. We are honoured to walk the journey with them.
Together with our CEO, Jason Foo, watch as Thomas and Michelle share a glimpse of what we do at Dementia Singapore as we work towards a dementia-inclusive society.
