Personal Stories: Navigating Truth and Compassion
Sophia, main caregiver for her father before his passing, reflects on the necessity of being flexible with truth when communicating with persons living with dementia.
Up Close with Youth Volunteers: Terrence Ding
Terrence Ding, Dementia Singapore’s first Youth Community Leader, shares his experience volunteering with persons living with dementia and his hopes for the community.
What Caregivers Want You to Know
Discover what caregivers want you to know about caregiving and supporting persons with dementia, as shared by Sally Ridon and Serene Toh.
Supporting Caregivers Through Interactive Technology: Play2Care App
Discover how the Play2Care App, developed by IMH and Taggle, enhances dementia caregiving through engaging gameplay and interactive features.
Caring Together as a Family for a Person Living with Dementia
This is a story of a caregiver, her mother who lives with dementia, and her family, and their journey with dementia.
The Meaning of Life: Poems by Misrudin Anwar
Poems in Malay in the ‘pantun’ form by Misrudin Anwar, a person living with dementia and graduate of the Voices for Hope programme.
An Open Letter to Filmmakers on Portrayals of Dementia
Dementia self-advocate Emily Ong calls for sensitivity in on-screen portrayals of dementia that affirm dignity and self-worth.
The Power of Love: Living & Loving Despite Dementia
We share a meal and get to know Mdm Katherine Lim and her daughters Belinda and Babara Seet, who star in Dementia Singapore
Calling for the Right Support
Young-onset dementia (YOD), which is dementia that develops in persons under the age of 65, is becoming more common in Singapore.
“Forget Me Not” by Thomas Ong
“Forget me not” is a phrase steeped in meaning for Voices for Hope graduate and self-advocate Thomas Ong. A long-time avid poet and writer
Dementia Through My Eyes: An Art Installation on Dementia
What is the experience of dementia like? A group of students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) addressed
Dementia-Friendly Kindness Seats Initiative
The Dementia-Friendly Kindness Seats initiative, in at least 29 SMRT train stations from North-South Line
Dr Rinkoo Ghosh: Living An Empathic & Resilient Life
Being a caregiver to her dementia-conditioned mum and to her late father has brought Dr Rinkoo Ghosh on an arduous and priceless journey.
My Caregiving Journey
As the primary caregiver to her husband, Rodney Paglar who is living with dementia, Jacinta’s caregiving journey has been filled with ups and downs.
Janet Koh: What Care Means To Me
Caring is to always be there for my loved one. In 2010, I resigned from my full-time job as a secretary at 54 to take care of my elderly mother
Launch of DementiaHub.SG
21 September 2021: The official launch of DementiaHub.SG was a great success with wonderful media reception. The launch
Person-Centred Dementia Care: Applying the AGES Model For Long-Term Learning
It’s Not Rocket Science; It’s Neuroscience! From my experience facilitating the University of Bradford course
Nothing About Us, Without Us: My Journey as a Dementia Advocate
Emily Ong shares on her a journey as a dementia advocate, and how she has stepped up her advocacy efforts at the regional and global levels.
Wayfinding And Dementia
As dementia becomes more prevalent in Singapore, ADA has been steadfast in its belief, supporting those impacted by the condition.
Dementia And Work Skills – Give Us A Chance To Remain Employed
Living with neurodegenerative disorders like dementia does not mean individuals suddenly lose their functional capacity and work skills upon diagnosis.
“Dementia” by Thomas Ong
Dementia Singapore’s Voices for Hope graduate Thomas Ong shares his reflections in a poem titled “Dementia”.
Voices for Hope: Giving a Voice to Those With Dementia
We are delighted to have Madam Rohani Bte Rahmat, care partner to her husband living with dementia, give her closing address at the ADI2020 Global Conference.
H.O.P.E: Living a Normal Life With Dementia
We are proud of Ms Emily Ong, a dementia advocate in Singapore gives her poignant thoughts as someone living with dementia at the recent #ADI2020 Global Conference.
