#DespiteDementia
New Dementia Study Unveils Shifting Attitudes Towards the Condition
A new nationwide study has revealed that more believe persons with dementia can live fulfilling lives, though stigma associated with the condition remains high.
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Art with You: A Programme to Inspire and Uplift Families Impacted by Dementia
After a two-year pilot study, National Gallery Singapore and Dementia Singapore launched ‘Art with You’ on 14 October 2022, for caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia!
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New Resource for Ang Mo Kio Residents!
The Community Living Resource (AMK edition) features a comprehensive listing of local amenities and services to help residents stay engaged and active or better look after family members with dementia.
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Dementia Singapore and Kebun Baru launch IDeAL@115 – a first-of-its-kind, assisted living model of care
Aimed at providing support and community care for frail and vulnerable seniors, IDeAL@115 also caters to at-risk residents and those living with dementia.
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3 Myths about Young Onset Dementia Debunked
One of the chief reasons why stigma is rife when it comes to dementia is misinformation and misconception. We dispel some of the more common myths about young onset dementia and hopefully shed enough light on it to allow you to reframe your idea of the condition.
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Words Hurt
Hurt can take many different forms; it’s more than physical pain. Words, especially, have the power to hurt, and the scars that result aren’t just skin deep.
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Be part of the #DespiteDementia movement
The #DespiteDementia campaign is all about changing perceptions and fighting dementia stigma. It’s about removing the labels people place on those with dementia – dispelling the notion that their condition should define them – and seeing the person underneath who yearns to live their life with dignity and pride just like any of us.
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