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Gearing up for World Alzheimer’s Month

This September, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (Jurong Health) will be playing host to ADA in honour of World Alzheimer’s Month 2017 (WAM).

The event will take place on 21 and 22 September, 9am to 4pm, and aims to educate and raise awareness of dementia, as well as promote engagement with persons with dementia through meaningful activities.… Read the rest

Dementia-like symptoms can be treatable in small ways

While there is currently no cure for dementia, research have shown that as many as one in five cases of dementia are triggered by treatable conditions, with symptoms that can possibly be reversed.

Medicine is always prescribed with the reminder of the possible onset of side effects.… Read the rest

Fish Consumption could help fight against the onset of dementia

New studies have shown that eating fish once or twice a day may prolong mental function and help combat Alzheimer’s disease. Dietary changes, along with regular exercise, have been known to keep our brains in shape, and new research points to a correlation between omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish and blood flow to parts of the brain responsible for learning, memory and dementia.

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Global Dementia Plan Adopted by WHO to Combat Growing Disease

A unanimous global plan on dementia was adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the 70th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The plan is the latest response to the current efforts deemed “unsustainable” by Paola Barbarino, CEO of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI).

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A cup of tea a day could help keep your mental health

One of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world might just play a part in keeping dementia away.

According to recent research conducted by Assistant Professor Feng Lei from the Department of Psychological Medicine at National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, drinking tea on a consistent basis can lower the risk of cognitive impairment by 50%, while the reduction can be as much as 86% for those who are genetically predisposed to developing Alzheimer’s.… Read the rest

Seniors find success in dementia prevention programme

The first community-based dementia prevention programme (DPP) in Singapore targeting at-risk elderly persons has reflected favourable results, with social connectedness and satisfaction of life the areas which has seen the most improvement.

First launched in Queenstown and Eunos in 2016, there has also been a decline in anxiety and depressive symptoms within three months.… Read the rest

More singing please!

Ever wondered how it felt after singing as a group or during Christmas even if it was just one carol? Singing, it is said, is truly satisfying even when it’s mediocre.

But it was not the quality we were after when The Esplanade Co Ltd approached the Alzheimer’s Disease Association late last year.… Read the rest

Young Onset Dementia on the rise in Singapore at an “alarming rate”

Singapore is facing a fast ageing population and with that comes a host of health problems including a rise in dementia cases. But according to the National Neuroscience Institute what’s more worrying is the alarming rate of younger people being diagnosed with the disease.

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Greater Emphasis on Dementia in Singapore

“The Republic has to find ways for dementia patients to remain in their home environment, said Ms Indranee Rajah, Senior Minister of State for Finance and Law in an interview with The Straits Times during her visit to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA).… Read the rest

A hike down memory lane

A 500-strong group of hikers with a heart for the elderly hit the roads for a meaningful cause.

Singapore would not be what it is today if not for the contributions of our pioneers throughout the past 50 years. To honour and thank them, the 50cube Hike was organised as more than 500 people signed up to do their part and give back to the elderly.… Read the rest