Caregiving

Switching careers

Seventy-one-year-old Chong Ooi goes from a purchasing officer in the air-conditioning industry to a care coordinator in the eldercare sector and continues to keep his head-up despite challenges.

First purpose-built space in a museum for those with mild cognitive impairment and dementia

The space comprises of a group activity area, an immersive projection cave, a Quiet Room, and music booths.

Caregivers can broadcast missing loved ones with dementia to wider network

Dementia Singapore partners with the Municipal Service Office.

New initiatives to support families and caregivers

NTUC Health introduces flexible care options and more opportunities for seniors to age well as part of its plans to meet the evolving needs of seniors.

Living with Lucy

This musical brings awareness to dementia and caregiving.

Caring for caregivers

AIC’s collaboration encourages the public to treat a caregiver they know with a cup of coffee.

Mobile app for dementia membership programme

CARA provides a safe return function, curated care solutions, resources and lifestyle rewards for those with dementia and caregivers in Singapore.

Dementia Go-To Points at train stations and bus interchanges

These serve as a ‘safe return’ point for the public to bring persons with dementia who may be lost.

One-stop resource portal on dementia

The new digital portal provides resources to support persons living with dementia and raises awareness about the condition.

Walk in support of the dementia community

A nationwide virtual steps challenge by the Alzheimer’s Disease Association.

Theatre served with a side of dementia

To raise awareness of dementia, Forget Us Not presents a unique, improvisational theatre experience based on spontaneously shared stories of caregivers and persons with dementia.

Need to change attitudes towards dementia

National survey shares that 72 percent of persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, while 50 percent feel they cannot be open with others regarding their condition.

Missing loved ones

Harnessing the power of social media to help find seniors who have wandered off.

Patient ceiling hoist

The system improves quality of care, eases physical demands on caregivers, and reduces caregivers’ dependence.

A mind unravelling

Theatre company Pangdemonium delves into the all-important issue of dementia.