National Museum of Singapore opens Reunion space for seniors with dementia and the wider community

Reunion at the National Museum of Singapore is the first dedicated space for seniors with dementia and cognitive impairments. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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SINGAPORE – Preparedness is knowing what to do when an elderly man wanders into the loading bay at the Esplanade.

At the time of the incident in December 2021, security staff immediately realised the man displayed signs of dementia, and acted accordingly.

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