Supporting Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Discover practical tips for traveling with dementia, covering planning, packing, routines, and activities to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey for both caregiver and loved one.
Recognising and Responding to Abuse in Dementia Care
Listen Min Read Elder abuse is a growing concern in Singapore, with cases continuing to rise in recent years. In 2022, 370 elder abuse cases were reported, up from 338 in 2021 and 283 in 2020.1 One key factor is the overwhelming stress caregivers face, especially those caring for elderly persons with complex needs who depend […]
Tips for Travelling with Dementia
Discover practical tips for traveling with dementia, covering planning, packing, routines, and activities to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey for both caregiver and loved one.
Understanding Dementia in Persons with Intellectual Disability
This article explores the intersection of dementia and intellectual disability, highlighting the unique challenges faced by persons with intellectual disabilities (PWIDs) as they age. It covers key topics such as risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic difficulties, and practical caregiving strategies. By raising awareness and providing helpful tools, the article aims to enhance the quality of care for PWIDs with dementia, ensuring they receive the compassionate support they deserve while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Understanding the Four Pillars of Humanitude
Listen Min Read As dementia progresses, the needs of those living with the condition evolve, requiring caregivers to adapt and find new ways to connect and support their loved ones. This journey can be challenging but also rewarding, as it offers an opportunity to enhance the quality of life through caregiving. The Humanitude methodology provides […]
What is Person-Centred Care?
Person-centred dementia care aims to enhance the wellbeing of persons living with dementia by meeting their psychological needs, which maintains personhood. Person-centred care (PCC) is a way of thinking about a person living with dementia and how to support them to enhance their quality of life. When caring for a person living with dementia, it is sometimes difficult to understand why a person behaves in the way they do, or make decisions related to the activities they should engage in.
Responding to Behaviour Changes using the ABC approach
Listen Min Read Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) often present significant challenges, impacting both the person with dementia and those providing care. This article delves into common manifestations of BPSD and introduces the ABC approach—a structured method to analyse and manage these symptoms effectively. Persons living with dementia may experience behavioural and psychological […]
Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that happens when problems in blood flow to the brain damage the brain tissues.
Creating a Life Story for Persons with Dementia
Listen Min Read Discover the powerful impact of life story work in dementia care. This article explores how gathering and reflecting on personal narratives enriches identity, deepens empathy, and fosters meaningful connections for persons living with dementia and caregivers alike. What is a Life Story? Everyone has their own, unique life story. Our life experiences, […]
