Staying protected: COVID-19 vaccination exercise for our clients with dementia at New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) give caregivers peace of mind
In March 2021, 44 of our clients with dementia received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccines in a vaccination exercise at New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok).
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Dementia: A Poem
Voices for Hope graduate Thomas Ong shares his reflection in a poem titled "Dementia".
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Leaving Footprints that Tell a Story
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Voices for Hope programme continues to coach persons with dementia and care partners, giving them a boost in their confidence as they actively contribute to the community through their stories and sentiments.
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Interests-based Activities Bring Respite And Cheer To Caregivers
As part of a new initiative to better support caregivers’ needs and well-being, in December 2020, ADA’s Caregiver Support Services launched a new programme under its umbrella – Caregiver Support & Network.
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Keeping the Spirit of Giving Alive
Despite the gloom of the pandemic still shrouding the world in 2021, generous individuals and companies are doing their utmost to spread the spirit of social good and cheer to the dementia community.
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Dementia and Employment: Give us a chance to remain employed
Dementia advocate Emily Ong asks for a fair chance for those living with dementia to remain employed.
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Journeying Together
As the year comes to a close, ADA’s CEO Jason Foo looks back at the past year and shares what’s next for ADA in 2021.
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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. She shared her journey as a care partner who experienced initial denial and embarrassment of this condition, but subsequently grew to accept it through community support and our Voices for Hope programme.
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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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How A Dementia Journal Makes Caregiving Easier
Consistently taking notes on dementia symptoms can help you feel more in control of your caregiving journey, and can also help you better understand your loved one’s needs.
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Adapting Daily Activities For Loved Ones With Dementia
Enabling persons with dementia to carry out activities successfully can help bolster their confidence, and empower them to feel better able to maintain a level of independence.
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Adapting For The Future
As 2020 draws to a close, ADA prepares for dementia care in the ‘New Normal’ with three new programmes.
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