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Feel Good Friday: Little Ways To Make Persons With Dementia Feel Better
In 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association found that out of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s Disease is the only one that cannot be prevented, slowed or cured. Now imagine being diagnosed with dementia and trying to grapple with this cold, hard truth.
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3 Tips To Reduce Sundowning
You’ve been caring for your grandmother throughout the day, and for the most part, she has been cooperative, responsive, and even jovial at times. However, as evening arrived, she seemed to have become a different person. As the natural light faded, her control over her mental faculties and emotions seemed to diminish as well, resulting in her feeling confused, restless, and irritated.
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Taking A Memory-Filled Breather
With the first week of March out of the way, the March holidays is upon us again. This brief term holiday offers a window of opportunity for meaningful family time with both young and old. Take your plans one step further and make it more memorable by incorporating activities that stave off the tendrils of dementia and creates great memories at the same time.
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CNY Packet Racket
The Lunar New Year gets therapeutic (and auspicious) with handmade red packet lanterns.
With the Chinese New Year festivities upon us, red may just be the warmest colour. It is the time to enjoy the warmth of kinship and good company, tell stories passed down for generations, and of course, indulge in copious amounts of our favourite Chinese New Year grub.
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Take a swipe at dementia
Things can get overwhelming in the process of caring for someone with dementia. Naturally, the amount of reliance and responsibility resting solely on a caregiver’s shoulders can be overbearing, not to mention having your personal time and rest stripped away.
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World Alzheimer’s Month 2017: An Event to Remember
Wholesome activities and informative talks contributed to a rousing event with precious takeaways.
On the 21 and 22 September, we held our annual event in commemoration of World Alzheimer’s Month. Organised in partnership with Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where the event was held, the free two-day community health forum adopted the theme: Remember Me: Early diagnosis means I can live well for longer.… Read the rest
Green fingers, colourful minds
Experience the healing effects of cajoling seeds into growth.
Gardening has been shown to have significant health benefits. A moderate intensity exercise, it is also a great stress reliever with a positive effect on mental health. Horticulture soothes the mind and soul by letting persons with dementia interact with the great outdoors and with others, allowing them to become nurturers and boost their sense of self.… Read the rest
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