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Mind-body wellness programmes 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.
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 that 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 subsidies for CIP, please click here.
CIP Service Providers
