Dementia

NTU student who cared for late dad with dementia halts studies to look after mum with brain tumour

Caregiving is not a burden forced upon him, but a conscious choice, said Samuel Chew, holding his mother with one hand and his late father's photo in another.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital unveils new Kopitiam-themed patient lounge for elderly patients

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital partnered with Kopitiam to launch their first coffee shop-themed patient lounge.

Six common medications that may lower your dementia risk

Common medications, such as those for diabetes, have been found to decrease people's risk of dementia.

Chips today, fog tomorrow? Study links processed foods to waning focus

Researchers in three universities have found that as the proportion of ultra-processed foods in a person’s diet increases, their performance on attention-based tasks decline.

Woman, 91, with dementia found soiled, alone at daycare reception; centre says procedures followed

Exterior of Ren Ci @ Woodlands.

Much-hyped Alzheimer’s drugs do not help patients, review finds

The review by the Cochrane organisation looked at drugs that target a plaque called amyloids which builds up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

TTSH to extend care programme to all wards as patients benefit from power of touch

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Madam Wong Lai Quen, 68, part-time IT advisor and caregiver who attended the Namaste Care workshop and actively applies the skills - such as leg massage - for her husband, Mr Steven Lau, 69, who has dementia, at home on April 15, 2026.

Namaste Care uses individualised activities such as gentle hand massage, aromatherapy, calming music, guided reminiscence and familiar tastes, tailored to each patient's cognitive and physical abilities. These interventions help bridge communication barriers, build trust between patients, healthcare teams and caregivers, and foster a calmer environment that supports recovery and daily care.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

New surgical procedure shown to improve symptoms of moderate Alzheimer’s disease

Clinical Assistant Professor Vincent Tay (left) and Clinical Assistant Professor Jeremy Sun hope to recruit an additional six patients this year as part of the trial’s next phase.

Vet Talk

Breaking the silence on pet dementia – and what owners can do about it

Dr Daphne Ang of The Animal Perspective Veterinary Behaviour Clinic says various treatments can significantly slow the progression of pet dementia.

Reuniting with neighbours after 40 years, thanks to Moulmein Road memories

Picture of neighbour’s reunion taken on March 1 at Swensen’s Cafe, AMK Hub. Back row: The author Paul Tan with Audrey Perera. Front row from left: the author’s mother, his aunt, cousin Angeline and Anne Perera.

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