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Try a little kindness: What help is available for caregivers of those with dementia?

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kccare - Babara and Belinda Seet with mum Aunty Kat

Credit: Courtesy of Babara Seet

Ms Babara Seet (left) and her sister Belinda (right) left their jobs to help take care of their mother, Aunty Kat.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF BABARA SEET

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SINGAPORE – Although there is a range of support measures and financial steps for family members dealing with a loved one suffering from dementia, sometimes, it boils down to simple acts of kindness.

As Invest outlined last week, we can get ready for the possibility of dementia by being financially prepared, making a lasting power of attorney and having the necessary instructions for our future health and personal care in place.

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