Learn how Asian dementia differs from the west, how murals on flats can help, and how a new therapy tool designed to jog the memory of elderlies helps.
The number of people at risk of dementia is projected to rise dramatically in Singapore. CNA looks at Singapore’s unique landscape and steps needed to build a more dementia-friendly society.
In this episode, CNA meets professionals from two different camps: Scientists who try to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, and those who believe that social therapy is a better approach to manage people living with dementia.
Caring for people with dementia can be daunting. In this final episode, CNA meets caregivers from different backgrounds and find out how dementia has changed their lives.
More people under 60 are being diagnosed with early-onset dementia. CNA looks at how they face specific challenges in their daily lives in this episode.
When Lai Quen’s husband was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, the journey has been fraught with difficulties, frustration, and tears; whilst keeping their love alive.
“Whatever will be, will be, and you don’t have to worry about it because life goes on no matter what happens.”
Just months after her husband was diagnosed with fourth-stage cancer, Katherine and her family were crushed to learn about her dementia diagnosis.
“Whatever life throws at me, I will keep on fighting.”
When Anjang Rosli was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at only 50 years old, he and his wife Sarima were heartbroken.
“I live my life with dignity and pride, despite dementia.”
Peter Lim has been diagnosed with dementia for a decade, but he does not allow this condition to define him.
