The Power of Self-advocates in Dementia
Dementia self-advocates play an essential role in creating positive change in policies, researches, and initiatives that support the dementia community.
How is Dementia Diagnosed?
How is dementia diagnosed? Learn about the variety of tests doctors use to find out whether someone has dementia.
Communication Approaches in Dementia Care
Reality orientation, validation and reminiscence are effective methods to facilitate communication with persons living with dementia. Find out how you can use these approaches to help people living with dementia.
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an uncommon type of dementia caused by changes in the brain’s frontal lobe (behind the forehead) and temporal lobe (next to the ear).
My Loved One Refuses to Get a Diagnosis – What Can I Do?
If your loved one is displaying possible signs and symptoms of dementia, it is understandable that you would want them to get a diagnosis and seek treatment as early as possible. However, having a conversation with your loved one about the memory lapses and moments of confusion they have been experiencing may be difficult. Often, someone experiencing these symptoms may feel defensive, worried or be in denial.
Cognitive Intervention Programme (CIP)
The Cognitive Intervention Programmes (CIP) provide the opportunity for multimodal intervention for persons living with mild to moderate dementia, and aim to maintain or improve the cognitive function and overall well-being of participants. Through 3-hour sessions, participants can enjoy activities such as physical exercises, cognitive training or stimulation and social engagement.
Dementia Care Training for Care Professionals
To build competency and capability of Care Professionals, the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) developed the Dementia Care Competency Framework to align the training pathways. This alignment was made to improve the quality of care provided to persons living with dementia and support for their caregivers.
Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) is a term used to refer to a spectrum of non-cognitive symptoms and behaviours in persons living with dementia.
These changes in their mood and behaviour are often caused by a variety of factors such as the specific changes to the area of their brain affected by their condition, medical issues (i.e., pain and infection) as well as unmet needs.
Tips to Improve the Shower and Bath Experience
Dementia is a progressive condition, in which those living with moderate or advanced dementia will require support in carrying out activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, walking, and eating. For many, bathing and showering are activities that are rather private and intimate. The same applies to persons living with dementia. Thus, it is understandable that they may feel uncomfortable receiving assistance and may find it difficult to adjust to this change.