Dementia

Medical Mysteries

Two brothers diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare disorder dubbed ‘childhood dementia’

Matthew Leong, 29, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare rare and brutal disorder that’s dubbed “childhood dementia”. His mother Sharmaine Lau, 58, had been by his side, taking care of him for over 20 years.

Musical therapy: Classical concerts in New York for dementia sufferers

There is copious data supporting the value of art, music and dance therapy for people with cognitive impairment.

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

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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.

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