The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) has introduced the Cognitive Intervention Programme (CIP) — an evidence-based programme designed to support persons diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia. It aims to maintain and improve cognitive and social function through structured multi-component activities. Through these three-hour sessions (across seven weeks, twice per week), participants can enjoy activities such as physical exercises, cognitive training or stimulation, and social engagement.
Benefits of the Cognitive Intervention Programme (CIP)
Participants are engaged through structured, multi-component activities, and have the opportunity to befriend peers through CIP. CIP has a monthly caregiver engagement session to provide resources and knowledge needed to support persons living with dementia at home.
Potential benefits of CIP:
- For persons living with dementia
- Maintain or slow down decline of cognitive function
- Maintain and improve functional status, social engagement, mood and overall well-being
- Alleviating caregiver burden
Willie Chiang's Story
After joining the Family of Wisdom, Willie’s caregiver, his sister, noticed that he could adapt to the activities, and understood instructions. Willie also began taking small steps in engaging and communicating with staff and peers in his group.
Overtime, Willie’s family members and caregiver observed that he enjoyed the activities and could foster friendships with others. At home, he became more active by moving around, watching TV, reading newspapers, and going to the neighbourhood mall for haircuts and handled his basic needs. He was also more cheerful, jovial, and less lethargic.
Willie’s caregiver also noticed that he could remember his personal particulars, and could manage small sums of money independently.
Willie opted to complete the CIP within six months.
Participant considerations
Participants diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia are suitable for CIP.
Caregiver accompaniment may be required during sessions for participants who:
- Are at higher risk of falling in general
- Need assistance with sit-stand transfers
- Need assistance with toileting
How do I sign up for CIP?
You may contact one of the following options to find out more:
- A medical social worker, nurse, or doctor at a hospital and polyclinic
- A Community Outreach Team (CREST) or a Community Intervention Team (COMIT)
- A list of CREST and COMIT teams can be found in this page under the “Support and Services on Dementia” section
- Speak to an AIC representative in person at any AIC Link location
- Contact the programme providers directly
To find out more about CIP, please click here.
CIP Service Providers
| Programme Name | Address |
| CareLibrary by Care Community Services Society Ms Jolina Thong Tel: 9385 8773 | CarePoint 103 Lavender Street, #02-01 Singapore 338725 |
| Family of Wisdom by Dementia Singapore Ms Eunice Tan Tel: 8020 5006 | BS Bendemeer Centre 20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02 Singapore 339914 |
| Fun with Friends by NTUC Health Ms Chew Li Li Tel: 9899 8114 | Bukit Batok West Blk 439 Bukit Batok West Ave 8, #02-01 NTUC Health Active Ageing Hub Singapore 650439 |
| Jurong Central Plaza Blk 493 Jurong West St 41, #02-01 NTUC Health Active Ageing Hub Singapore 640493 | |
| Kampung Admiralty 676 Woodlands Drive 71, #06-01 NTUC Health Active Ageing Hub Singapore 730676 |
