My Loved One Has Dementia

As a friend or family member of someone living with dementia, you support your loved one in various daily activities. These range from personal care to managing their medical appointments. Learning about dementia progression and resources available ensures that both you and your loved one get the support needed. Remember that you are not alone.

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Creating a Life Story for Persons with Dementia

Listen Min Read Discover the powerful impact of life story work in dementia care. This article explores how gathering and …

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A Guide to Setting Up a Trust for Persons with Dementia

Learn how to safeguard finances for dementia care with a special needs trust and the Financial Care Planning (FCP) App

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Tips for Managing Disinhibited Behaviours

Dementia self-advocates play an essential role in creating positive change in policies, researches, and initiatives that support the dementia community.

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Meeting Centre Support Programme

Persons with dementia and caregivers living in the community meet weekly to socialise, and to receive practical information and social support.

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Is it Dementia?

Noticing some changes in your loved one and concerned about dementia? Is dementia a normal part of aging? Read on to learn about the signs, symptoms, and stages of dementia.

Diagnosis

Encourage your loved one to get diagnosed for dementia. Learn more about the diagnosis process, why it is important and the overall benefits of getting an early diagnosis.

Preparing for Dementia

What can you and your family do if your loved one has been newly diagnosed with dementia? Prepare yourselves for the journey ahead with the knowledge and tools to help your loved one live well with dementia.

Supporting Daily Activities

Caring for family members living with dementia? Read on for tips and strategies to empower and support your loved one in their activities of daily living.

Stages and Behaviours

Understand some of the behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia to better help you spot the signs, identify the triggers, and devise novel ways to manage these changes in your loved one.

Communication and Interaction

Good communication makes it easier to understand and meet the needs of our loved ones living with dementia. Learn about ways to adapt our interactions as their condition progresses, in order to communicate meaningfully together.

Programmes and Services

You are not alone – there is a community out there ready and willing to support you. Learn more about the available programmes, services and ground-up initiatives aimed at helping you weather your caregiving journey.

Caring for Myself

Caring for your loved one living with dementia is challenging. Remember to set aside time to relax and recuperate. Find out some self-care tips to manage caregiver stress and other opportunities for respite throughout your caregiving journey.

Participate In Research

Calling all caregivers interested in taking part in research! Check here to find a collection of dementia-related research opportunities for caregivers and families of this caring for loved ones living with dementia.

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