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Nothing About Us, Without Us: My journey as a dementia advocate

Nothing About Us, Without Us: My journey as a dementia advocate

Congratulations to Emily Ong, a passionate advocate who has made prominence in the global dementia community. As one of the newly-elected members on Dementia Alliance International’s (DAI) Board of Directors, she shares how her advocacy started and her hopes to make an impact for those affected by the condition.

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Finding My Way Home

Finding My Way Home

At Kebun Baru, the Wayfinding Project led by ADA involved the participation of people with dementia in discussions and the execution. Hear from Ms Emily Ong and Mr Anjang Rosli, who are living with young-onset dementia, as they shared their perspectives and experiences of being part of the project team that spearheaded the iconic murals in Kebun Baru.

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H.O.P.E Normalise Living with Dementia

H.O.P.E Normalise Living with Dementia

We are proud of Ms Emily Ong, dementia advocate in Singapore give her poignant thoughts as someone living with dementia at the recent #ADI2020 Global Conference. Read her speech as she shares about her diagnosis and her hopes for normalcy despite her condition.

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

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

In February 2019, clients at New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) were greeted to a new design with a refreshing look after three months of renovation! The 25-year-old day care centre has been revamped completely with outward looking interiors that allow daylight to stream through its coloured glass panels.

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An Ode To My Mother

An Ode To My Mother

Memories may fade with the onset of dementia, but some bonds persist forever. Family of Wisdom Caregiver Grace Eng fondly recalls being touched by her mother’s love and fulfilling her duties as a daughter.

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Still Alice … And Only 100 Years Young

Still Alice … And Only 100 Years Young

Studies have shown that as many as half of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias go undiagnosed. Even though there is currently no treatment or cure that can alter the underlying cause of the condition, early detection allows for more room to seek medical advice and let caregivers make adjustments for a better quality of life before it gets to an advanced stage.

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Henry’s Story

Henry’s Story

Henry is 75-years-old. He was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease in 2016. Despite his condition, Henry remains highly independent. A former church volunteer, taxi driver, and school janitor, among the many other jobs he held, Henry had not been engaged in gainful occupation and employment, since retiring two years ago.

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“I want to care for her while I still can”

“I want to care for her while I still can”

For years, Mr Chua Joo Ee has been caring full-time for his mother, who is diagnosed with dementia. We follow his caregiving story and look at how he became an active volunteer with Alzheimer’s Disease Association’s (ADA) Caregiver Support Service.

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