Are you experiencing caregiver stress, seeking information on dementia care, or wanting to meet other caregivers?
Caregiver Support Group provides an opportunity for respite while meeting other caregivers in a similar situation to share caregiving experiences and practical tips, learn about dementia, and discover resources in a relaxed and safe environment.
Sessions are conducted in English for two hours (2.30pm-4.30pm), consisting of a talk by a guest speaker and a sharing session amongst caregivers. Participants are to be seated by 2.15pm.
Download our Caregiver Support and Training Brochure and Schedule.
Caregiver Support Groups
| DATE | TOPIC | VENUE |
| 3 Oct 2020 | Coping with Dementia Diagnosis | Held via Zoom |
| 17 Oct 2020 | Key Principles in Dementia Care | Held via Zoom |
| 7 Nov 2020 | Understanding Nursing Homes | Held via Zoom |
| 21 Nov 2020 | Managing Changing Behaviours in Dementia Care | Held via Zoom |
| 16 Jan 2021 | Medications in Dementia Care | |
| 23 Jan 2021 | Dental Care for Persons with Dementia | |
| 20 Feb 2021 | What’s your CNY Resolution? | |
| 27 Feb 2021 | Self-compassion in Caregiving | |
| 13 Mar 2021 | The Role of Speech Therapy Treatment | |
| 20 Mar 2021 | Finding Meaning in Caregiving |
Note: Topics, schedules and venues are subject to change without prior notice. Resumption of in-person support group sessions in 2021 are also subject to changing government measures due to COVID-19.
*DEC 2020 UPDATE: All sessions from January to March 2021 will now be conducted online via Zoom.
Registration
Please note the following:
- Please register at least two weeks before the scheduled sessions
- Caregiver Support Group sessions are free of charge, unless otherwise stated
- Topics and schedules are subject to change without prior notice; please check our website for updates
- Our Caregiver Support Group is strictly for family caregivers of persons with dementia
| DATE | TOPIC | VENUE |
| 24 Oct 2020 | 关护者的自我照顾 Self-care for Caregivers |
Held via Zoom |
| 28 Nov 2020 | 年长人士的药物使用及影响 Medication Use in Older Adult Care |
Held via Zoom |
| 19 Dec 2020 | 了解我的关护风格 Knowing Your Caregiving Styles |
Held via Zoom |
| 9 Jan 2021 | 了解失智症对个人的吞食，沟通和进食能力的影响 Understanding how Dementia affects Swallowing, Communication and Meal time |
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| 27 Mar 2021 | 走进他的心灵：了解失智症人士的需求 Journeying with him: Understand the Needs of a Person with Dementia |
注:主题,议程和地点可能会更改。在2021年恢复实体互助小组还须遵守指导准则.
*2020年12月最新通知：2021年1月至3月的关护者互助小组都将通过Zoom进行。
Registration
Please note the following:
- Please register at least two weeks before the scheduled sessions
- Caregiver Support Group sessions are free of charge, unless otherwise stated
- Topics and schedules are subject to change without prior notice; please check our website for updates
- Our Caregiver Support Group is strictly for family caregivers of persons with dementia
| DATE | TOPIC | VENUE |
| 10 Oct 2020 | Menyediakan Keselesaan dan Kualiti Hidup dalam Penjagaan Demensia Providing Comfort & Quality of Life in Dementia Care |
Held via Zoom |
| 5 Dec 2020 | Kegelisahan, Kemurungan dan Gangguan Tidur Dalam Penjagaan Demensia Anxiety, Depression & Sleep Disorder in Dementia Care |
Held via Zoom |
| 6 Feb 2021 | Mencari Erti dalam Pengasuhan Find Meaning in Caregiving |
Nota: Topik dan jadual tertakluk kepada perubahan tanpa notis. Sambungan semula sesi kumpulan sokongan penjaga secara fizikal pada tahun 2021 tertakluk pada garis panduan.
*Kemaskini Dec 2020 : Semua sesi dari Januari hingga Mac 2021 akan dijalankan melalui talian secara Zoom.
Registration
Please note the following:
- Please register at least two weeks before the scheduled sessions
- Caregiver Support Group sessions are free of charge, unless otherwise stated
- Topics and schedules are subject to change without prior notice; please check our website for updates
- Our Caregiver Support Group is strictly for family caregivers of persons with dementia
Venues
| ABBR | LOCATION |
| CSC | ADA Caregiver Support Centre 20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre, Singapore 339914 |
| TB | Family of Wisdom (Tiong Bahru) 298 Tiong Bahru Road #10-05 Central Plaza, Singapore 168730 |
| JP | New Horizon Centre (Jurong Point) 1 Jurong West Central 2, #04-04 Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Singapore 648886 |
| TP | New Horizon Centre (Toa Payoh) Blk 157 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, #01-1195, Singapore 310157 |
Closed Support Groups
新关护者
互助小组的目标:
- 增强新关护者对失智症的了解，提供失智症护理的知识和技能
- 让关护者有一个轻松和安全的平台，探讨关护旅程，互相分享和交流经验，以及加强关护的支持网。
谁应该参加:拥有三年或以下关护经验的家庭关护者；必需可以出席所有的小组会议；并可说和理解华语。
报名截止日期：05 February 2021
| DATE | TOPIC |
| 6 Mar 2021 | 自我介绍 – 谁是关护者 |
| 13 Mar 2021 | 认识失智症 |
| 20 Mar 2021 | 与失智症人士的沟通 |
| 27 Mar 2021 | 社区资源 |
| 3 Apr 2021 | 关护的身心健康 |
由于互助小组的名额有限，报名以先到先得为原则。报名后，小组负责人会与您联系，了解您的需求。
Please note the following:
- All sessions will be held from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the
Caregiver Support Centre (20 Bendemeer Road, #01-02 BS Bendemeer Centre, Singapore 339914)*
*DEC 2020 UPDATE: All sessions will now be conducted online via Zoom. - As there are limited vacancies for closed support groups, registration is on a first-come, first served basis. After registration, the group facilitator will contact you to understand your needs.
- Registered caregivers are to attend all 5 sessions
- Register at the Caregiver Support Centre by 3 Jul 2020.
- To register, call the Dementia Helpline at 6377 0700. Alternatively, email us at registration@alz.org.sg or register online below.
- Caregiver support groups are free of charge (unless specified).
Other Dementia Support Groups
There are also other support groups being conducted for caregivers caring for their loved ones who have been diagnosed with dementia. It provides a good avenue for them to share their caring experiences, thoughts, concerns and feelings with other caregivers. You may contact the following hospitals to find out more:
- Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (Tel: 6555 8000)
- National University Hospital (Tel: 6779 5555)