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Virtually There: ADA ramps up digital caregiver support with new webinar series

Webinars are part of ADA’s expanding digital toolkit to grow its outreach and support to the dementia community. As the COVID-19 impact deepened, ADA saw the need to launch new digital platforms to offer support and guidance to family caregivers in the midst of an unprecedented challenge in caring for their loved ones with dementia at home.

Supporting Loved Ones With Dementia In The General Election 2020

As the General Election 2020 approaches, persons living with dementia may find it challenging to participate in the process and vote.

Here, we share some tips and guidance from the Elections Department Singapore on the legal implications as well as support provided to persons with dementia.… Read the rest

Musim Mas Bolsters Support For ADA With S$1 Million Donation

ADA has received a generous S$1 million donation from Musim Mas Holdings to further support our work in caring for persons with dementia especially through the COVID-19 pandemic.

ADA is one of five Singapore-based organisations who each received a donation of S$1 million through Musim Mas’ “Project Onward”, a multi-million-dollar care fund to support Singapore’s move forward out of COVID-19, and to demonstrate solidarity and commitment to vulnerable families and individuals in need during this period.… Read the rest

Activities To Keep Your Loved Ones With Dementia Engaged During COVID-19

Being unable to go out freely because of COVID-19 or having disruptions to an established routine can be stressful, especially for persons with dementia. By including engaging activities in each day, you’ll be able to ease some of their distress and keep them active.

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COVID-19: Minimising Stress With A New Routine

COVID-19 has disrupted many of our routines, which can be especially hard on persons living with dementia. During this extraordinary period, it’s important to try to keep to a daily routine as much as possible.

As far as possible, you should minimise any changes to your previous routine, especially when it comes to your loved one’s sleeping and waking schedule.… Read the rest

How To Handle Medical Appointments Amidst COVID-19

Medical appointments are some of the more essential reasons that will see us leaving the house amidst the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker measures. During these appointments, taking extra precautions will go a long way in keeping our loved ones safe.

The simplest way to reduce the risk of you or your loved ones getting COVID-19 is to avoid leaving the house unnecessarily.… Read the rest

Monitoring Your Loved Ones For COVID-19 Symptoms

It’s important to monitor your loved ones for COVID-19 symptoms, to ensure that you can respond in a timely manner should the need arise.

It might seem unnecessary if you and your loved ones are mostly staying at home, going out only for essential services, but those trips outside or contact with delivery persons does put us at risk.… Read the rest

COVID-19 Special: How ADA Combats The Pandemic

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ADA has faced multiple new challenges. The experience has been a huge learning curve for us. We’ve taken this opportunity to innovate and, along the way, discovered different approaches and better ways keep reaching out to our clients.

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COVID-19: Responding To Mood Changes In Your Loved Ones

With most of the family staying home during this period, persons with dementia might be confused or stressed by the changes in their daily environment and routine. As caregivers, it is important to reassure them and find ways to reduce the factors that affect their mood.

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COVID-19: Five Ways To Keep the ADA Memo Safely With You

You have received the official ADA Memo which can help enforcement officers be aware of the condition should you or your loved one with dementia be caught for unintentionally flouting the current circuit breaker measures.

We recommend that you carry the ADA Memo around at all times, especially when you head out.… Read the rest