I Became Dad’s Caregiver at 29
Daniel, at age 29, became a caregiver to his dad who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and to his mum who had breast cancer.
Enjoying Life With Dementia: Y.O.D. Series – Chris Norris
Diagnosed with dementia at age 58, Chris Norris shares about his early-onset dementia journey as life challenges escalate.
Living with Dementia – Voices of Asia
“Living with Dementia – Voices of Asia” is an anthology of real-life accounts penned by persons living with dementia and care partners across 13 countries in Asia. This eBook project is led dementia advocate, Emily Ong.
A Dance to Remember
National Arts Council, Decadance Co and Dementia Singapore, use dance and movement therapy to improve the well-being of seniors with dementia.
Constructing a Dementia-friendly Home
There is an increase in the number of caregivers who modify their homes just to help their loved ones living with dementia to get on with their daily activities.
Dusk of a Person Living with Dementia
Known to him as Uncle John, Richard Ashworth was fostered 46 years ago. Richard has been taking care of Uncle John who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 22 years ago, and was diagnosed with dementia 10 years later.
The Memories Café Programme Aids Persons Living with Dementia
Restaurants and cafes are in long-term collaboration with Dementia Singapore to help ease persons living with dementia into the society.
I was an S.A.F. Commando. Alzheimer’s won’t Stop the Fight in Me
Ex-Singapore Armed Forces officer Peter Estrop was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, at 61. He experiences cognitive decline which affects his memory, whilst keeping up the fight.
Two with Dementia Help Others, Caregivers to Manage Condition
Alison Lim and Anjang Rosli were both diagnosed with dementia. Individually, they have gone on to help de-stigmatise dementia through advocacy and supporting persons with dementia and caregivers.
Advance Care Planning (ACP) Awareness – Dementia
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a national programme that aims to empower Singaporeans to choose how they would like to be cared for. Find out more about ACP in this video.
How Dementia Day Care Service Helps Me as a Caregiver
Hear from Alan as he shares how he sought help from a day care centre to care for his 84 year-old mother who is living with dementia.
Action Plan for Successful Ageing: Support for Dementia Patients, Caregivers to be Strenghtened
The ministry of health seeks to improve dementia care by increasing prevention and awareness, as well as early diagnosis. CNA reports.
Symptoms of Dementia | What is Dementia?
Learn to spot signs and symptoms of a person with dementia. This video is an all-in-one guide that you need to understand dementia.
Understanding Dementia and The Latest Therapies in Singapore
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.
Caring for Someone with Dementia
What are the do’s and don’t’s of caring for someone living with dementia? Here are some practical and useful pointers.
Keynote Address by Kate Swaffer – Symposium on Young-onset Dementia
Kate was shocked when she was diagnosed with Young-onset Dementia at age 49. Almost a decade later, she broke grounds by becoming the first person with dementia to give a keynote speech at the United Nations World Health Organisation.
Living with Dementia in Singapore
Dr Chen Shiling, Resident Physician in the Geriatrics Department at Khoo Teck Puat, shares about challenges those with Young Onset Dementia face, and how we can better support them.
My Grandpa Has Dementia: When Caregivers Need Help
At first, Bethany’s grandpa dementia symptoms included forgetfulness and confusion. But when wandering and getting lost began, fear set in.
Early Diagnosis, Intervention and Management in Young-onset Dementia
Ms Eveline Silva, Senior Psychologist at the National Neuroscience Institute, shares about the challenges faced by those with Young-onset Dementia.
Galen’s Mother: A Journey into Dementia Documented Over the Years
What happens when a parent gets dementia? Galen Yeo documents the drastic changes in his mother over the years.
Facing Dementia: What the Future Holds. Episode 5
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.
Facing Dementia: Beyond Medicine. Episode 4
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.
Facing Dementia: Caregivers and Loved Ones. Episode 3
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.
Facing Dementia: The Long Road Ahead. Episode 2
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.
Facing Dementia: Do I Have Dementia? Episode 1
CNA meets people who suspect their minds are not working as well as they should be. Is this a tell-tale sign of dementia? Let us find out.
A Dementia Caregiver’s Dilemma: A Love-Hate but Ultimately Love Story
Artist Danny Raven Tan talks about the emotional and psychological challenges of caring for someone with dementia.
How Dementia Stretched a 38-Year Marriage to Its Limits
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.
How a Married Couple of 52 Years Stayed in Love through Dementia
George and his wife of 52 years were diagnosed with dementia, he had to make the tough decision to stop work to look after the love of his life.
Reminiscence Arts for Dementia (Care Professional) Training
Find out how the JADe programme can help conduct effective reminiscence activities for persons with dementia.
Young-onset Dementia on the Rise
As Singapore’s population ages, there is a worrying increase of people under 65 years of age being diagnosed with dementia. CNA reports.
Alzheimer’s at 46: Living with Young-onset Dementia
At only 46, George found out that he had dementia. As his memory recedes, he does all he can to battle the illness with his wife’s support.
A Man, His Wife and Dementia in Between
Diagnosed with dementia at 58, Steven never gives up the fight, and he certainly won’t let dementia be a third party in his marriage.
Sing to Remember – Defying Dementia Part 2
As Christmas drew near, one of the members living with dementia went misssing. Would the choir make it in time for their performance?
Sing to Remember – Defying Dementia Part 1
Inspired by the power of music on the brain, Jason forms a choir made up of persons living with dementia and their loved ones.
Enjoying Life With Dementia: Y.O.D. Series – Alison’s Journey
Watch how Alison, who lives with dementia, handles word retrieval and adopts creative ways to live with dementia with a tinge of humour.
Enjoying Life With Dementia: Y.O.D. Series – Geraint Davis
Geraint shares his journey with young-onset dementia – from when he first discovered behavioural changes to when he was diagnosed.
Enjoying Life With Dementia: Y.O.D. Series – Peck Hoon and Kit
Find out how Peck Hoon got back on her feet and continues to stand tall with the support from family, friends, and members of the community.
Enjoying Life With Dementia: Y.O.D. Series – Kim Han and Serene
Serene shares her caregiving journey – from Kim Han’s diagnosis to her search for financial support and dementia-support programmes.
Enjoying Life with Dementia: Y.O.D. Series – Chui Foong and Shiang Lin
“Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t,” husband, Shiang Lin, shares about challenges in caregiving and how he overcame them.
Voices For Hope Toolkit
Voices for Hope is a 10-week empowerment programme for Persons Living with Dementia and Care Partners by Dementia Singapore. The programme was introduced and piloted in 2019, to equip participants with relevant skills, and foster confidence to actively share their stories, needs and views publicly. Based on activities conducted and learnings drawn from running 10 cohorts of the Voices for Hope programme, the toolkit is intended to serve as a practical resource and guide for organisations serving persons living with mild-stage dementia who may be considering to launch similar employment programme.
Clear Calendar for Persons Living with Dementia (Oct – Dec 2023)
This calendar was created as a tool to help persons living with dementia keep track of important tasks including activities of daily living, taking medication and appointments, thereby empowering them to orientate themselves to the date/day of the week and other special occasions, maintain independence in self-care roles. This calendar is meant to be printed in colour so it has a familiar look similar to traditional tear-away calendars. It is relatively simple to assemble at home. Watch the video for a step-by-step guide on how to assemble the calendar.
Directory Listing of Dementia Support and Services
Download the listing for helplines and support and services such as Community Outreach Teams, Community Intervention Teams, respite care services and caregiver support groups.
Living with Dementia: Providing Care
Provides tips on how to effectively communicate with a loved one and how to design a daily routine with engaging activities.
Living with Dementia: Planning Care
Provides information on financial and legal planning, and useful tips on how to make a home more dementia-friendly.
Living with Dementia: Caring for Yourself
Provides caregivers with useful self-care tips, and know where and how to seek help within the community.
Living with Dementia: Knowing Dementia
Provides information on dementia, understanding the signs and symptoms, and how and when to seek a diagnosis.
Person-Centred Care – Perspectives on Well-Being by Persons Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Person-centred care can improve the care quality and well-being of persons living with dementia. Hear from dementia advocates Thomas Ong and Alison Lim as they share their thoughts on what well-being means to them.
Person-Centred Care from a Management Perspective
Learn about the importance of person-centred care and how it has benefitted care staff and clients/residents in dementia care settings such as day care centres and nursing homes.
An Introduction to Person-Centred Care
Learn about the concept of person-centred care, and find out how you can apply it daily when caring for a person living with dementia.
EDIS (Experience Dementia in Singapore) Facilitator’s Notes
This guide is meant to aid trainers, educators or care professionals in facilitating a group session using the EDIS (Experience Dementia in Singapore) Web-based videos.
Elderly & Dementia-Inclusive Environment
This book offers guidance to designing an elderly- and dementia-inclusive physical environment. It aims to offer a starting point for supportive, innovative and sustainable design; especially in the context of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat/ apartment where most Singaporeans reside in and in which most elderly and persons with dementia are living with their families.
Living Inside with Dementia: How a Loving Son Created a Dementia-Friendly Home for his Dad
This interactive news feature by Straits Times explores how Daniel Lim, a loving son created a Dementia-Friendly Home for his dad.
Living Outside with Dementia: How Singapore builds its Dementia-Friendly Neighbourhoods
This interactive news feature by Straits Times explores how Singapore builds its Dementia-Friendly neighbourhoods.
#DespiteDementia: The Power of Love
“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.
#DespiteDementia: The Power of Courage
“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.
#DespiteDementia: The Power of Family
“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.
Case Scenarios on Managing Behaviours of Concern
A resource for case workers supporting clients with mental health needs and their caregivers. Booklet comprises 11 sample case scenarios which aims to provide suggestions on how community partners better manage cases with dementia behaviours of concern in the community.
Tips for Engaging Resistant Clients
Case scenarios for mental health and dementia care professionals to help manage and engage with resistant clients.
Tips for Conflict De-escalation
Case scenarios for mental health and dementia care professionals to help manage and de-escalate conflicts with clients.
Making Public Transport Journeys Dementia-Friendly
Resource from the Lee Kwan Yew Centre of Innovative Cities, author Xin Yang examines the role of Singapore’s major public transport providers in making the public transportation network more dementia-friendly and inclusive.
Community Living Resource (Ang Mo Kio Edition)
Compiled by the Ang Mo Kio Partners Network, this is a dementia resource of local amenities and services for residents to live well in the community.
Mindfulness Exercise for Stroke Survivors & Caregivers (Chinese Version)
Take part in mindfulness exercise customized for stroke survivors in this video. This exercise is delivered in Mandarin
Mindfulness Exercise for Stroke Survivors & Caregivers (English Version)
Take part in mindfulness exercise customized for stroke survivors in this video. This exercise is delivered in English
Exercises for Stroke Patients – Lower Limb Exercises
This video features lower limb exercises such as knee exercise & weight shifting exercises that stroke survivors can do
Exercises for Stroke Patients – Upper Limb Exercises
This video features exercises that stroke survivors can do for the upper limbs like shoulder lifts & hand exercises
Exercises for Stroke Patients – Theraband Exercises
This video features the use of a theraband on the lower limbs during exercise can build strength in stroke survivors
Exercises for Stroke Patients – Fun Exercises With Household Items
This video shows how stroke survivors can use household items such as a water bottle or a laundry basket for exercise
Seated Psychomotoric Exercises
This video features seated psychomotoricfun exercises that will work on your loved one’s hand & bilateral coordination
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Bukit Batok (Rasa Sayang)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Bukit Batok. To prepare: a chair, space to move around
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Bukit Batok (Ai De Ni Ya He Chu Xun)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Bukit Batok. To prepare: a chair, space to move around
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Bukit Batok (Gao Shan Qing)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Bukit Batok. To prepare: a chair, space to move around
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Bukit Batok (Wang Chun Feng)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Bukit Batok. To prepare: a chair, space to move around
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Tampines (Group 1)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Tampines. To prepare: a chair, space to move around
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Tampines (Sitting 3)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Tampines. To prepare: a chair, space to move hands
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Tampines (Sitting 1)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Tampines. To prepare: a chair, space to move hands
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Tampines (Tara Band 1)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Tampines. To prepare: a chair & resistance band
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Toa Payoh (Group 2)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Toa Payoh. To prepare: a chair, space to move hands
Stay Home Workout With New Horizon Centre Toa Payoh (Group 1)
This video features a guided stay home workout session from NHC Toa Payoh. To prepare: a chair, space to move hands
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Dahi Vada
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Dahi Vada
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Fillet Fish Soup Lauk Singgang
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Fillet Fish Soup Lauk Singgang
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Mixed Bean Soup
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Mixed Bean Soup
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Spinach Soup in Rempah Titek
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Spinach Soup in Rempah Titek
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Shrimp Pasta
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Shrimp Pasta
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Blended Porridge with Vegetables & Meat
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Blended Porridge with Vegetables & Meat
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Mapo Tofu
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Mapo Tofu
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Chilled Longan With White Fungus & Jasmine Flowers
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Chilled Longan With White Fungus & Jasmine Flowers
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Bubor Cha Cha
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Bubor Cha Cha
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Steamed Chicken With Black Fungus & Mushrooms
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Steamed Chicken With Black Fungus & Mushrooms
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Roasted Chicken With Boiled Vegetables
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Roasted Chicken With Boiled Vegetables
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Teochew Steamed Fish
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Teochew Steamed Fish
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook Recipe – Steamed Egg With Minced Meat & Mushrooms
This video is a tutorial of how to cook Steamed Egg With Minced Meat & Mushrooms
Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook
This cookbook offers recipes by caregivers that are simple, tasty, healthy & suitable for various medical conditions
Food for Thought – Eat Well, Live Well, Think Well Recipes (Set 2)
This resource offers 8 nutritious recipes like crispy oats dosa that will allow your loved one to eat, live & think well
Food for Thought – Eat Well, Live Well, Think Well Recipes (Set 1)
This resource offers 8 nutritious recipes like fish congee that will allow your loved one to eat, live & think well
JADe Digital Kit (Wedding)
The theme for this toolkit is Weddings. It comes with guiding questions, images, activities, & instructions
JADe Digital Kit (Lifestyle)
The theme for this toolkit is Lifestyle. It comes with guiding questions, images, activities, & instructions
JADe Digital Kit (Heritage)
The theme for this toolkit is Heritage. It comes with guiding questions, images, activities, & instructions
JADe Digital Kit (Cooking)
The theme for this toolkit is Cooking. It comes with guiding questions, images, activities, & instructions
JADe Digital Kit (Games)
The theme for this toolkit is Old School Games. It comes with guiding questions, images, activities, & instructions
