Dementia

Opportunity and emotional costs add to dementia caregivers’ burdens, says panel

After government subsidies, the typical caregiver pays about S$24,000 a year in care costs, study finds

Graduates of the Voices for Hope programme performing at Dementia Singapore's 35th anniversary gala dinner. The 10-week programme is among those that will be supported by Keppel's donation.
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Keppel donates S$1 million to strengthen dementia care programmes in Singapore

Amid an ageing population, the need for such services ‘continues to grow’, says CEO Loh Chin Hua

Elderly residents exercising at the Perennial Alzheimer’s Care Village; the development is premised on a novel idea that Alzheimer’s patients should be able to move freely.

A ‘village’ where Alzheimer’s patients move about freely: Perennial’s new care model in China

The property company initially planned such a facility for Singapore, but has moved the idea to Xi’an

"BYM" is Gateway Entertainment's first feature-film project, and tells the story of a senior with dementia and her caregiver.
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Gateway Entertainment launches initiatives to spotlight seniors

The two projects aim to bridge generation gaps and build empathy for the elderly

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Increasing evidence suggests that certain modifiable factors can help prevent dementia.
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Measures to enhance cognitive resilience and reduce dementia risk

With increasing longevity for many Singaporeans, it is essential to modify behaviours in order to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives

US District Judge Angel Kelley in Boston found the Doelgers failed to show JPMorgan breached its duties – setting high bars for claiming a firm took advantage of a client’s deteriorating cognition.

JPMorgan client who lost US$50m fortune amid dementia is denied trial

A once-wealthy JPMorgan Chase & Co client whose portfolio crumbled as he slid into dementia lost a legal battle seeking to recoup his fortune from the bank.

Recent advancements in integrating AI with MRI technology hold promise for medical professionals seeking improved outcomes for patients experiencing cognitive decline.
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Preventing dementia: The transformative potential of artificial intelligence

Enhanced technology represents a promising future in preventing and managing this brain disorder

Ozempic can help reduce nicotine cravings.

Ozempic linked with lower dementia risk, nicotine use, British study finds

NOVO Nordisk’s popular diabetes treatment Ozempic could be tied to a lower risk of cognitive problems, according to an observational study published by researchers at Oxford University.

Steven Lau and his wife Wong Lai Quen in front of the CNY dragon display at Gardens by the Bay. Lau was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 57.
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Bringing cheer to persons with dementia at Gardens by the Bay

WONG Lai Quen knew it was not just “plain forgetfulness” behind her husband’s tardiness at work.