Caregivers of persons living with dementia face unique challenges. Dementia progression can take several years and the caregiving needs vary as their loved ones transit through the stages of dementia. The good news is, no one caregiver is alone. There are several initiatives in Singapore to help support caregivers, specifically those caring for loved ones living with dementia. Read on to learn more about them!
Caregiver Support Groups exist in hospitals, in the community, and even online. One can speak to a social worker or ask fellow caregivers to learn more about support groups for caregivers and loved ones living with dementia.
The following is a comprehensive list of support groups one can explore:
Dementia Singapore (DSG)
Caregiver Support Groups run by DSG are available in English, Mandarin and Malay. English groups are conducted at various locations on weekdays and Saturdays, while Mandarin groups are also available on Saturdays. Support Groups are strictly for family caregivers looking after for persons living with dementia.
Tel.: 6377 0700
Email any enquiry here.
Register directly online.
Caregivers Alliance Limited (CAL)
Support Groups are available to graduates of the caregivers-to-caregivers training programme.
Tel.: 6460 4400
Caregiving Welfare Association (CWA)
Support Groups at CWA are open to all family caregivers, and are conducted two times a month, around specific themes.
Tel.: 6466 7957 / 6466 7996/ 6734 2991
Email: contact@cwa.org.sg
Club Heal
Support Groups at Club Heal are offered on the first Fridays of the month at the three Mental Wellness Centres located in different areas.
Tel.: 6899 3463
Email to register: info@clubheal.org.sg
View brochure here
Filos Community Services
Organises Caregivers’ Cove Conversations where caregivers come together to share and learn common dementia related concerns.
Many private community groups are active on social media sites like Facebook.
These groups can take the form of:
• Online support groups wherein caregivers interact with fellow caregivers (e.g., Dementia-Friendly Singapore Facebook, TOUCH Caregivers Support Facebook)
• Interest groups in which caregivers and the interested public join to acquire relevant information
• Community Networking Projects (e.g., Project We Forgot Community Network)