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Tips To Clock Those Steps In A COVID-19 World

With many of our schedules still disrupted by COVID-19, clocking our steps isn’t quite as straightforward as climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator as we go about our day.

With most of us working or studying from home on certain days, and restrictions on heading out to crowded areas, COVID-19 has made it difficult to simply clock steps as we go about our day.… Read the rest

ADA celebrates a fully virtual World Alzheimer’s Month 2020!

This year, ADA celebrates WAM once again—bigger and better than before! Bearing the overarching theme of ‘Empowerment’, WAM 2020 aims to empower and enable every person in Singapore’s dementia community, be it a person living with dementia, caregiver, relative, friend or ally.

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Go The Extra Mile For Dementia With ADA Walk2Remember 2020

Show your support for the dementia community by joining ADA Walk2Remember 2020 during World Alzheimer’s Month this September.

ADA Walk2Remember 2020 is a 21-day virtual steps challenge which will start on 1 September 2020 and run up till the finishing e-ceremony on 21 September 2020, which is World Alzheimer’s Day.… Read the rest

Dental Care Tips For Dementia Caregivers

Maintaining good oral health is important for your overall health and wellbeing. To help to reduce the risk of developing poor oral and dental health, it’s important to establish a dental care programme.

By encouraging good dental care, you reduce the chance that a more extensive dental procedures are needed later on, while also having the benefit of preventing eating difficulties, digestive problems, and infections.… Read the rest

Volunteering Goes Virtual!

Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted communities and daily activities in unprecedented ways. Physical volunteering had to cease, leading ADA to redesign its volunteering initiatives to ensure that people who are keen to serve with a heart can continue to support the dementia community.

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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.

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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