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Personal Stories: A Granddaughter’s Reflection on Dementia
Velda, whose grandmother lived with dementia, reflects on her journey with her grandmother’s dementia diagnosis– and how it reshaped Velda’s understanding of ageing, memory, and love. Here is her story.
Velda, whose grandmother lived with dementia, reflects on her journey with her grandmother's dementia diagnosis– and how it reshaped Velda’s…
A Nurse’s Balance: Caring for Others and Myself
One way to gain perspective of dementia care is to hear directly from those who are on the frontline. We are grateful to hear from Althea, a young nurse working in geriatric care, who has dedicated herself to caring for patients living with dementia. Althea offers us an intimate look into her journey, where empathy and compassion play crucial roles in her daily responsibilities.
One way to gain perspective of dementia care is to hear directly from those who are on the frontline. We…
Be the Bridge: Youth & Dementia in Action
Explore the power of intergenerational engagement in connecting youths and persons living with dementia.
Explore the power of intergenerational engagement in connecting youths and persons living with dementia.
Up Close with Youth Volunteers: Terrence Ding
Terrence Ding, Dementia Singapore’s first Youth Community Leader, shares his experience volunteering with persons living with dementia and his hopes for the community.
Terrence Ding, Dementia Singapore's first Youth Community Leader, shares his experience volunteering with persons living with dementia and his hopes…
Personal Stories: Navigating Truth and Compassion
Sophia, main caregiver for her father before his passing, reflects on the necessity of being flexible with truth when communicating with persons living with dementia.
Sophia, main caregiver for her father before his passing, reflects on the necessity of being flexible with truth when communicating…
What Caregivers Want You to Know
Discover what caregivers want you to know about caregiving and supporting persons with dementia, as shared by Sally Ridon and Serene Toh.
Discover what caregivers want you to know about caregiving and supporting persons with dementia, as shared by Sally Ridon and…
Supporting Caregivers Through Interactive Technology: Play2Care App
Discover how the Play2Care App, developed by IMH and Taggle, enhances dementia caregiving through engaging gameplay and interactive features.
Discover how the Play2Care App, developed by IMH and Taggle, enhances dementia caregiving through engaging gameplay and interactive features.
Caring Together as a Family for a Person Living with Dementia
This is a story of a caregiver, her mother who lives with dementia, and her family, and their journey with dementia.
This is a story of a caregiver, her mother who lives with dementia, and her family, and their journey with…
The Meaning of Life: Poems by Misrudin Anwar
Poems in Malay in the ‘pantun’ form by Misrudin Anwar, a person living with dementia and graduate of the Voices for Hope programme.
Poems in Malay in the ‘pantun’ form by Misrudin Anwar, a person living with dementia and graduate of the Voices…
An Open Letter to Filmmakers on Portrayals of Dementia
Dementia self-advocate Emily Ong calls for sensitivity in on-screen portrayals of dementia that affirm dignity and self-worth.
Dementia self-advocate Emily Ong calls for sensitivity in on-screen portrayals of dementia that affirm dignity and self-worth.
The Power of Love: Living & Loving Despite Dementia
We share a meal and get to know Mdm Katherine Lim and her daughters Belinda and Babara Seet, who star in Dementia Singapore
We share a meal and get to know Mdm Katherine Lim and her daughters Belinda and Babara Seet, who star…
Calling for the Right Support
Young-onset dementia (YOD), which is dementia that develops in persons under the age of 65, is becoming more common in Singapore.
Young-onset dementia (YOD), which is dementia that develops in persons under the age of 65, is becoming more common in…











