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Dementia

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

As seniors age at home, untrained helpers are figuring out dementia care alone

The burden of caring for dementia patients often falls on helpers who are neither trained nor equipped to handle it.
The burden of caring for dementia patients often falls on helpers who are neither trained nor equipped to handle it.

NFL legend Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis at Hall of Fame induction

NFL Hall of Fame enshrinee Roger Craig posing on stage on Aug 8, during the Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
NFL Hall of Fame enshrinee Roger Craig posing on stage on Aug 8, during the Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

Is super-aged Singapore prepared for dementia?

There is a profound difference between general awareness and knowing what to do when your parent or your spouse look into your eyes and no longer recognise your face, says the writer.
There is a profound difference between general awareness and knowing what to do when your parent or your spouse look into your eyes and no longer recognise your face, says the writer.

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