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Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference heading to Singapore in March 2020
In March 2020, the International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) will be returning to Singapore after a 10-year hiatus.
Jointly organised with ADA, ADI’s flagship conference is expected to attract more than 1,500 delegates from around the world and it will be held from 19 to 21 March at the Singapore Expo.… Read the rest
Journey with Arts & Dementia (JADe) Programme
Supported by the Chua Foundation, ADA is excited to introduce ‘Journey with Arts & Dementia’ or ‘JADe’ for short. The JADe programme is an extended initiative from our current Arts & Dementia programme which is catered to persons with dementia enrolled in our daycare centres.
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For the Rapidly Growing Eldercare Industry (ELDEX)
Meet more than 5,000 trade visitors and buyers from the ASEAN markets when you exhibit at ELDEX Asia 2019!
Eldercare Exhibition & Conference Asia (ELDEX) is a trade and consumer exhibition that creates an effective marketplace for international silver economy suppliers to meet and engage with Asia Pacific trade visitors and end-users.… Read the rest
ADA receives S$1m donation from Musim Mas
On 4 July 2019, ADA was honoured to receive a S$1 million donation from leading palm oil company, Musim Mas Holdings. The generous donation is set to help improve the lives of those living with dementia and caregivers, and will go towards providing one year of financial assistance for over 300 families who have loved ones with dementia who may not be able to afford the fees at New Horizon Centres.
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3 in 4 persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, national survey on dementia finds
Persons with dementia and their caregivers experience rejection, loneliness, shame, and feel less competent, according to the first national survey on dementia in Singapore.
More than 5,600 across Singapore participated in the survey by the Singapore Management University (SMU) and Alzheimer’s Disease Association.… Read the rest
Using technology to see life through the eyes of a person with dementia
ADA’s new Enabling EDIE workshop uses VR technology to help bridge the gap, allowing us to experience first-hand the challenges people with dementia experience in day-to-day life.
Using a Virtual Reality (VR) application, people can now experience first-hand some of the problems faced by those with dementia.… Read the rest
Channel 8’s “Morning Express” Features Initiatives to Support the Fight against Dementia
One in 10 people aged 60 and above may have dementia. To effectively address this condition, people and organisations are working on the ground and encouraging others to create dementia-friendly communities. A variety of initiatives supporting the fight against dementia were highlighted on the 16 April edition of Channel 8’s Morning Express.
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5 Conversation Starters When Talking to Someone with Dementia
What should I talk to them about? Will I make them even more frustrated if they can’t remember? These are some of the questions that come to mind when we think of talking to someone living with dementia. Especially as their condition progresses, it may be even harder to communicate with them but it is not an impossible task.
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5 Essential Books On Alzheimer’s
An Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis can be frightening and initially overwhelming. The first step toward taking control of your life is to learn and understand the disease as much as you can. Whether you’re a patient or a caregiver, the best resources you can get your hands on are books.
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