Fighting dementia by walking in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

The walkathon seeks to strengthen both the mental faculties of the elderly and the bond between them and their caretakers. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM RUNSOCIETY.COM
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SINGAPORE - More than 300 people turned up at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park on Saturday (March 16) morning to take part in Walk 2 Remember, a walkathon that seeks to strengthen both the mental faculties of the elderly and the bond between them and their caretakers.

The participants, including seniors above 60 and their caretakers, took a leisurely 30 minute walk around the park.

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