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Celebrating our unsung superheroes

On 5 Jan 2019, close to 150 caregivers of persons with dementia attended ADA’s Caregiver’s Appreciation Gala Luncheon 2019.

Organised to show appreciation to caregivers for their dedication and hard work in looking after their loved ones with dementia, the annual event was jointly organised by ADA and students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Law, and was held at the Equarius Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa.… Read the rest

Bringing Cheer to our Clients

The support ADA receives from corporate partners across different industries, who believe in being a good steward and giving back to the communities around them, is something that we’re immensely grateful for. Between August to October 2018, organisations like Deloitte Singapore and Edrington Singapore Ptd Ltd brought some cheer to ADA clients at various New Horizon Centres.

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Singapore’s first dementia advocate under the Dementia Alliance International (DAI)

It is with pride that ADA shares the story of Singapore’s first dementia advocate, whom we hope will inspire more voices to speak out about their own experiences with dementia.

ADA is proud to have George Chong as our first dementia advocate in Singapore under the Dementia Alliance International (DAI).… Read the rest

Love For All Seasons

More than 200 people gathered for a celebration of love in ADA’s charity concert to raise funds and spread awareness for dementia and various support programmes.

On 25 October 2018, more than 200 people gathered for ADA’s fundraising concert.… Read the rest

World Alzheimer’s Month 2018: Making Every Second A Success

Awareness was on the agenda at the latest edition of ADA’s World Alzheimer’s Month Conference.

For over 20 years, Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA) has been actively commemorating World Alzheimer’s Month (WAM) to help shed light on the condition and the stigma that comes with it.… Read the rest

Dementia seminar in Mandarin proves a hit with full attendance

Alzheimer’s Disease affects people of all races and languages. But at a Mandarin seminar on dementia on 14 July, the only language spoken was hope and courage. Co-organised with Lien Foundation and Shin Min Daily News, the event took place with a full attendance of 300 people at the SPH Auditorium.

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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

Getting the Art and Science of Wellbeing and Happiness

How can you practice mindfulness at the workplace? What can caregivers do to improve the caregiving experience? These questions and more will be answered at this year’s edition of the Singapore Mental Health Conference (SMHC), a two-day event aimed to foster collaborations among various sectors to build a society that is mentally healthy and resilient.

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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