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.
A community of care
Bishan East-Thomson constituency becomes the second constituency after Yishun to join Lien Foundation’s Forget Us Not initiative.
Jade Circle revived
After some “administrative hurdles in 2015”, the new nursing home for those with dementia is expected to be ready in 2019 and with further features.
First nursing home becomes a Go-To Point
There are now 13 Go-To Points in Yishun for lost seniors with dementia.
Patient, caregiver & volunteer
Michael Wong, a recipient of the 2016 Singapore Patient Caregiver Award, is a cancer survivor who juggles his roles as a volunteer at TTSH and caregiving his wife who has dementia.
Building a dementia-friendly environment
Hong Leong Finance takes the lead in training its staff to better understand dementia and help its customers.
Activities to engage those with dementia
With dementia rising, caregivers need all the ideas they can to continue to engage their carers and stimulate their minds.
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