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Dementia

Seniors with dementia use objects from the past to rekindle memories under NTUC Health programme

A pilot study had shown that 72% of the participants had sustained positive moods and became more expressive after going through the programme.
A pilot study had shown that 72% of the participants had sustained positive moods and became more expressive after going through the programme.

Forum: Brain health should be part of preventive care

First dedicated centre for persons living with dementia, caregivers opens in Toa Payoh

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat shakes hands with a Voices for Hope alumnus during a tour of Dementia Singapore’s first Voices for Hope Centre on Oct 3.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat shakes hands with a Voices for Hope alumnus during a tour of Dementia Singapore’s first Voices for Hope Centre on Oct 3.

Forum: Families and trained caregivers can work together in dementia care

The little-known link between dementia and epilepsy

Jeff Will, 73, has been experiencing episodes of confusion and memory loss for several years.
Jeff Will, 73, has been experiencing episodes of confusion and memory loss for several years.

New $3.3m Dementia Singapore-Lien Foundation initiative offers early palliative care, home support

PDS+ will help persons at the late stage of dementia transit from centre-based to home-based care for up to one year.
PDS+ will help persons at the late stage of dementia transit from centre-based to home-based care for up to one year.

How Tan Tock Seng Hospital is taking delirium care to the community

Retired teacher Wong (right) being trained by TTSH senior staff nurse Annie Ling on how to hydrate her mother to prevent delirium.
Retired teacher Wong (right) being trained by TTSH senior staff nurse Annie Ling on how to hydrate her mother to prevent delirium.

Forum: Training domestic helpers in dementia care can do only so much

Forum: Support adults caring for ageing parents

Forum: Help hired helpers looking after those with dementia at home

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