People – Alzheimer's Disease Association

Journeying Together

As the year comes to a close, ADA’s CEO Jason Foo looks back at the past year and shares what’s next for ADA in 2021.

The 30^th Anniversary of Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA) is definitely memorable. The year 2020 will forever live in the annals of history, the pages fraught with stories of grave challenges posed by the Word of the Year – pandemic.… Read the rest

Giving a Voice to Those with Dementia

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H.O.P.E Normalise Living with Dementia

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Why We Do What We Do

Suffice to say that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the social service and community care sectors greatly. As the number of infections increased, several discussions were ignited regarding various social causes and marginalised people in society, such as our dementia community and seniors living alone.

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The Faces of World Alzheimer’s Month 2020

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Up close and personal with Dr Ang Peng Chye

You may know him as the man who started ADA thirty years ago with a singular focus to champion the dementia cause. Today, Dr Ang Peng Chye shares with us about the early days that led to the establishment of Alzheimer’s Disease Association, its major milestones through the years and why he is hopeful for the dementia cause in Singapore.

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New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) Gets A Face-Lift!

In February 2019, ADA unveiled a brand-new look and feel of the New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok), after undergoing a three-month renovation period in its efforts to beautify and streamline facilities for our clients.

Facilities were revamped and added to help clients in day-to-day activities, such as a brand-new exercise-cum-walking path, plus an increase in the number of brightly-coloured safety handrails.… Read the rest

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

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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Fundraising Fun with East Spring Secondary!

The Fundraising & Community Enabling team from Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA) supported East Spring Secondary School’s Sports Day-cum-Charity Bazaar held at Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD) on 16 May.

The event saw a huge turnout of students, parents and friends rallying together, setting up food, drinks and game stalls for the school’s Charity Bazaar.… Read the rest