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Dementia

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.
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.
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.
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.

Wales and Liverpool great Toshack denies son’s claims of dementia diagnosis-report

Wydad Athletic Club's coach John Toshack before the match against Asec Mimosas in the CAF Champions League in Rabat on Aug 14, 2016. The Liverpool and Wales great, who managed Real Madrid and his national team, denied his son's claim that he has been diagnosed with dementia.
Wydad Athletic Club's coach John Toshack before the match against Asec Mimosas in the CAF Champions League in Rabat on Aug 14, 2016. The Liverpool and Wales great, who managed Real Madrid and his national team, denied his son's claim that he has been diagnosed with dementia.

Ground-up pilot to give out 500 location trackers to help track people with special needs, dementia

(From left) Veteran lawyer Peggy Yee, Actxa CEO Marcus Soo, Activate Interactive CEO Joel Chin and CaringSG CEO Edwin Tan.
(From left) Veteran lawyer Peggy Yee, Actxa CEO Marcus Soo, Activate Interactive CEO Joel Chin and CaringSG CEO Edwin Tan.

Dementia programme expanded to seven centres in Singapore, aims to reach 1,200 by 2028

Madam Maria Hadi, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2025, playing a cognitive game at NTUC Health’s Day Centre for Seniors in Kampung Admiralty. With her is NTUC Health staff member Kamaria Md Yasin.
Madam Maria Hadi, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2025, playing a cognitive game at NTUC Health’s Day Centre for Seniors in Kampung Admiralty. With her is NTUC Health staff member Kamaria Md Yasin.

Elderly Singaporean man with mild dementia found in KL after 8-day search

Mr Halim Yunos was last seen exiting a building in KL's Chow Kit district on Feb 7.
Mr Halim Yunos was last seen exiting a building in KL's Chow Kit district on Feb 7.

Music as medicine: Memory and speech are their everyday struggles – then they get to sing

Maartje de Lint, right, who leads the Singing Circle, a program for people with brain diseases or injuries, with participants at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Jan. 21, 2026. At the Singing Circle in Amsterdam, people with cognitive decline join together to lift their spirits and improve their lives. (Ilvy Njiokiktjien/The New York Times)
Maartje de Lint, right, who leads the Singing Circle, a program for people with brain diseases or injuries, with participants at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Jan. 21, 2026. At the Singing Circle in Amsterdam, people with cognitive decline join together to lift their spirits and improve their lives. (Ilvy Njiokiktjien/The New York Times)

Caffeinated beverages may help protect the brain, study says

The study found that people with the highest intake of caffeinated coffee had an 18 per cent lower risk of developing dementia.
The study found that people with the highest intake of caffeinated coffee had an 18 per cent lower risk of developing dementia.

When an elderly woman forgets she has over $17 million and lives in poor conditions

After the 87-year-old woman suffers from dementia, her elder brother sought to take control of her assets
After the 87-year-old woman suffers from dementia, her elder brother sought to take control of her assets

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.