Better Care
for Dementia
Every story has the power to inspire.
There is a place and a role for each person. Every story has the power to inspire the community as a whole.
What We Do
Project We Forgot (PWF) is a community amplifying the stories and experiences of carers and persons living with dementia around the world. Working with partners and collaborators, we advocate for change, enhance support systems, and empower carers and persons living with dementia globally with the goal of working towards an inclusive and compassionate society.
Amplify Stories and Experiences
We believe in the power of storytelling. Bringing together experiences from diverse backgrounds and cultures, we harness their collective power as catalysts for understanding, compassion, community, and change. Our platform offers a range of resources, including support for carer wellbeing, services, and care information.
Foster Awareness and Understanding
Through outreach and education initiatives, we strive to raise awareness, prompt dialogue, change attitudes, and foster a deeper understanding of the profound impact of dementia on individuals, families, and communities.
Collaborate for Impact and Change
We partner with stakeholders across different sectors, including government agencies, corporations, educational institutions, and community organisations. We focus on key areas such as brain health, carer support, and dementia care, advocating for meaningful change, strengthening support systems, and empowering carers and individuals living with dementia globally.
Why Share Your Story
Empower, Connect, and Support
Your journey has the power to inspire and empower others who are navigating the complexities of dementia care. By sharing your triumphs, lessons learned, and coping strategies, you offer hope, guidance, and valuable insights to fellow carers on their care journeys. These stories highlight the extraordinary resilience and strength of carers, uniting us across borders and igniting a global movement of empathy and support.
Advocacy and Awareness
Personal narratives humanise the dementia experience, challenging misconceptions and promoting empathy. Sharing your story raises awareness of dementia's impact on individuals, families, and communities, fostering a compassionate and supportive society.
Team
Melissa Chan
Melissa works with tri-sector partners (business, government and nonprofit) in health and social care to spearhead service design, knowledge translation, and go-to-market projects. Melissa has a keen interest in brain health, ageing, dementia, and carer support – particularly in the intersection of research and translation into practice and in bringing evidence-based interventions to diverse populations. She has led multiple initiatives related to care and support delivery for dementia, including CARA by Dementia Singapore, a national platform to facilitate the safe return of people living with dementia. Melissa is the Founder of Project We Forgot, a platform for carers that provides support resources across the dementia care journey. She was previously with ECON Healthcare Group and Homage, an on-demand technology care solution, where she worked with corporations, government agencies, healthcare institutions, and social service organisations in Singapore and Malaysia. She is a Senior Atlantic Fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), Trinity College Dublin, and previously President of the World Young Leaders in Dementia (WYLD) Network, driving dementia innovation across disciplines and borders.
Cheryl Bok
Joanna Sun
