The Faces of World Alzheimer’s Month 2020
Journey through 30 days of non-stop action and activities as ADA marked the month of September in a fully virtual awareness campaign.
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Why We Do What We Do
In October 2020, ADA welcomed a new Head of Fundraising - Sherwan Sharip. With a background in media sales and a keen passion in social work, let’s hear from Sherwan about his goals for the social service sector in a post-COVID world, as well as what drives him in his work.
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Ways To Help Persons With Dementia Use Social Media Safely
Social media is a great tool that gives us more opportunities to stay connected and keep socialising, especially with the COVID-19 situation. However, the anonymity of the other person behind the screen can present some risks and challenges.
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Coping With Feelings Of Loss And Grief As Dementia Progresses
It’s common to have feelings of loss and grief as dementia progresses. While you might feel like these feelings are wrong, it is important to understand that you are entitled to your emotions, and that the important thing is learning to manage it so it does not become overwhelming.
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How To Respond To Common Dementia Accusations
A person with dementia may sometimes make accusations against people around them, including their family, friends, and caregivers. This can be very challenging to deal with, and it is important to understand that the person with dementia isn’t making this accusations on purpose to hurt you.
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The Use Of Lego Therapy For Dementia
Lego is more than a fun activity for children; these small building blocks can also be powerful tools for stimulating the minds and creativity for persons living with dementia.
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Up close and personal with Dr Ang Peng Chye
You may know him as the man who started ADA thirty years ago with a singular focus to champion the dementia cause. Today, Dr Ang Peng Chye shares with us about the early days that led to the establishment of Alzheimer’s Disease Association, its major milestones through the years and why he is hopeful for the dementia cause in Singapore.
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Vintage Radio For The Ageless Generation
Music is a wonderful medium that elderly persons with dementia can reminisce with and react positively to. Embracing this is VintageRadio.SG, a streamed radio station that plays vintage songs and oldies from the 50’s to 70’s exclusively.
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Ways To Create An Empowering Dementia Environment
With the overarching theme of ‘Empowerment’, World Alzheimer’s Month 2020 aims to empower and enable every person in Singapore’s dementia community.
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Tips To Clock Those Steps In A COVID-19 World
With many of our schedules still disrupted by COVID-19, clocking our steps isn’t quite as straightforward as climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator as we go about our day.
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ADA celebrates a fully virtual World Alzheimer’s Month 2020!
This year, ADA celebrates WAM once again—bigger and better than before! Bearing the overarching theme of ‘Empowerment’, WAM 2020 aims to empower and enable every person in Singapore’s dementia community, be it a person living with dementia, caregiver, relative, friend or ally.
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Go The Extra Mile For Dementia With ADA Walk2Remember 2020
Show your support for the dementia community by joining ADA Walk2Remember 2020 during World Alzheimer’s Month this September.
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