by Eleanor Yap | Jan 20, 2016 | Health
An initiative by Lien Foundation and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital to help the public understand those with dementia. With the rise of persons with dementia (PWDs) in Singapore, Lien Foundation and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) has been fostering in Yishun a...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 17, 2015 | Health
By opening these facilities, the VWO hopes to address the growing demand for eldercare in light of a rise in the number of seniors living alone. In the last six months, voluntary welfare organisation All Saints Home has opened two eldercare and nursing homes....
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 13, 2015 | Miscellaneous
With a new training programme by Centre for Seniors and NTUC LearningHub, businesses can become more understanding towards seniors and those with dementia. BY: Eleanor Yap One hundred retail assistants from NTUC FairPrice have been trained in the first in-market...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 11, 2015 | Health
With the number of people with dementia set to increase in time to come, the country is looking at ways to support them and their caregivers. BY: Eleanor Yap With the prevalence of dementia in Singapore for those aged 65 years and above currently standing at about...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 28, 2015 | Health
Melissa Chan was 14 when her father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Her journey has taken her on a path to help other youths to understand the disease and find support. BY: Eleanor Yap When a loved one has dementia, it often affects the spouse and other...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 25, 2015 | Caregiving
Six options to encourage engagement. BY: Ann Napoletan As dementia progresses, it becomes challenging to find activities that encourage mental, emotional and sensory stimulation. At the same time, we are often in search of ways to connect with our loved one when...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 11, 2015 | Caregiving
The only programme in Singapore that offers a night care service for those with dementia in a nursing home setting, the programme provides activities to clients and respite for caregivers. BY: Eleanor Yap Ninety-six-year-old Alice (full name cannot be disclosed) was...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 18, 2015 | Reflections
A 16-year-old shares his perspective about this disorder from his experience volunteering at elderly daycare centres. BY: Skylar Seow This is a script of a 16-year-old when he was asked by his school principal at Fairfield Methodist Secondary School to share his...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 17, 2015 | Health
An observational study done by NUS found that those single or widowed men aged 55 years and over have a higher risk of cognitive impairment. BY: Eleanor Yap Those who are single or widowed men aged 55 years and over have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, which...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 29, 2014 | Health
A Raffles Junior College student tackles dementia in a short film. BY: Eleanor Yap Dementia is a complex subject matter for adults to tackle much less someone younger. Eighteen-year-old Wu Jiamin, a second-year student at Raffles Junior College (RJC), decided to...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 22, 2014 | Caregiving
A woman opens up about her early struggles and frustration with her mother who has dementia to where she is today, more in control. BY: Eleanor Yap Patsy Chia’s caregiving journey with her mother who has dementia has had its ups and downs. She has had to deal...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 12, 2013 | Health
As our population ages, dementia will increase, so debunking its myths are essential in understanding the condition and lowering your risk. As the Singapore population ages, the figures of those who will have dementia will continue to increase. Dementia is not...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 8, 2013 | Caregiving
Thanks to his experience with his great-grandmother, one US teenager is determined to do whatever he can to help those with the disease. BY: Eleanor Yap Max Wallack (left) was six when he came face-to-face with Alzheimer’s disease. His great-grandmother Gertrude was...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 28, 2012 | Products
An ID card for seniors with dementia. The Safe Return card by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) is an ID card that is generated through the Developmental Disability Registry (DDR) for the safety and protection of seniors with dementia. The Safe...
by Eleanor Yap | May 28, 2012 | Caregiving
These toys are not just for kids but also for those with dementia. BY: Eleanor Yap Gary Seow and Carrie Chan started out selling and designing educational toys for children under their company Kydz out of their shop at E-Centre@Redhill. However, now they...
