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Motivated By Caring For Mum, A Dementia Centre In Malaysia Was Formed
After 10 years in Singapore, I moved back to care for my Mum with dementia. I did not realize how

5 Things To Consider When Tailoring Your Home Environment For A Loved One With Dementia
Many of us would want to create the perfect dementia enabling environment for ourselves or for our loved ones to

Easy To Use Games And Activities To Engage A Loved One With Dementia
Many caregivers now find themselves working from home, and caring for a loved one with dementia while being isolated from
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“I Don’t Know What To Do Anymore” – 5 Ways to Cultivate Mindfulness as a Caregiver
Caring for a loved one with dementia often comes with an immense amount of challenge and responsibility. As a caregiver,

Truly Smart Homes Could Help Persons with Dementia Live Independently
The growing number of people with dementia is encouraging care providers to look to technology as a way of supporting

Designing for Dementia: Bringing Ideas To Life
As part of Designathon 2019, participants were brought through the design-methodology and making process to bring their ideas to life.

Enabling EDIE: A Virtual Reality Experience into The Perspective of Dementia
As part of Designathon 2019, the Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA) provided an Enabling EDIE workshop for participants to experience the feelings of

End-of-Life Planning: A Pivotal Step in A Caregiver’s Journey
Financial and legal matters may not be the first thing that caregivers think about when faced with a loved one’s

Ninaivirukkum Varai: Reaching Young Caregivers in Malaysia
In conjunction with World Alzheimer’s Month 2019, Project We Forgot (PWF) and Homage in Malaysia collaborated to run the screening

Reaching out to Isolated Persons with Dementia is Essential during Covid-19 – 7 Specific Things You Can Do
Older adults always need social connection, but they need it now more than ever. The novel coronavirus brings with it

5 Popular Caregiver Reads for World Alzheimer’s Month
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month in Malaysia, we handpicked a few articles to help you understand the condition better, learn

Home Care or Nursing Homes in Malaysia: A Decision That Suits Your Needs
Ensuring the best quality of life for your loved one can be overwhelming—but the right approach would help you make

4 Ways to Engage With Your Loved One With Dementia
Dementia does not stop all interactions and communication, there are ways to reach out. By Heather Taylor When a beloved

Coping with Dementia: Five Tips for Young Caregivers in Malaysia
Dealing with the diagnosis of your loved one with dementia? These five tips will help guide your journey as a

Malaysia: Debunking Dementia and Alzheimer’s – What’s the Difference?
“Caregivers of all ages need support. Shouldn’t we simply support all caregivers?” A belief that all caregivers have the exact

Learning to Live Well with Dementia
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but many things can be done to make life better for people with dementia

Balancing Caregiving, Family and Work: Six Ways for Respite in Malaysia
Do you find yourself torn between priorities: caring for your loved one with dementia, spending quality time with your family,

The Reality of Caring for Someone with Dementia
Current research and dementia care services are typically problem-focused and designed to alleviate the burden on carers. But by promoting

Preventing Dementia, One Step At A Time
With the aim of serving the senior population of Singapore, four students of Nanyang Technological University embarked on the creation

My Wellbeing as a Caregiver and How Community Support is Important
Robing has been caring for his mother, Sally, who was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 62. He shares

My Journey Navigating Through Mum’s Dementia
Robing has been caring for his mother, Sally, who was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 62. He shares

Could Different Cultures Teach Us Something About Dementia?
Our society needs to recognize that dementia is not only a brain disorder of the person living with it but

Christmas Celebrations With A Loved One With Dementia
Christmas can be a stressful time for hosts and guests alike, and it’s more so for carers of people living

Support Circle: Family Caregivers Share Stories And Tips To Ease Alzheimer’s Toll
Along with sharing the sorrow, they find a way to share in the humour of it all — one woman

Dementia’s Hidden Darkness: Violence and Domestic Abuse
Despite its obvious significance, this dementia and domestic violence overlap remains under-recognized and incompletely understood. It’s not a new problem,

Cultivating Shared Experiences Between Caregivers and Their Loved Ones with Dementia
This series shares the journey and motivations of participating teams at Designathon We Remember 2018, which empowers the community to

A Colouring Game that Transforms into Puzzles for Your Loved Ones
Inspired by her family’s early intervention journey, Christel creates tools for communities to better engage their loved ones. By Christel

5 Things I Wish I Had Known In the Beginning of Dad’s Dementia
This is about what I learned in the early stages of his condition. I’m using examples taken from my own

‘Siapa nak jaga mak?’ A Narrative on The Mental Health Toll of Caregiving
This story is about Masturah, a single daughter, in Singapore, who quits her full-time job to provide care for her

Playing the Role of A Daughter: My Role in Caregiving
Ying Ying Ho first started assuming the role of her parents’ caregiver approximately 8 years ago at the age of

Do All Caregivers Matter?
“Caregivers of all ages need support. Shouldn’t we simply support all caregivers?” A belief that all caregivers have the exact

Living The Long Goodbye with My Grandpa and Dementia
Julia is 26 and caring for her grandfather with dementia in Canada. She brings us through her journey in growing

Voices from Dementia Caregivers on Pangdemonium’s The Father
Pangdemonium’s staging of The Father highlights the journey a family goes through when caring for a loved one with dementia.

Daniel’s Journey: How I Manage Caregiving Stress
Daniel Lim was 30 years old, and building a career for himself in Singapore. Everything changed when his father was

Pangdemonium’s The Father: Dementia & Who Will Care?
Pangdemonium’s staging of The Father is a poignant and devastating exploration of a 70-year-old man’s deteriorating mind as he sinks

Caregiving & Our New Year’s Resolution: Reserving Time For Myself
The new year brings a fresh start. For many people, that means making New Year’s resolutions. As a caregiver, it

Daniel’s Journey: My Life as a Working Caregiver
Daniel Lim was 30 years old, and building a career for himself in Singapore. Everything changed when his father was

An Asian Face to Dementia: Review of the film Before We Forget
Before We Forget, also known as The Kid from the Big Apple 2: Before We Forget (我来自纽约2:当我们在一起 in Chinese), is

Wat Alz? Kasper’s Story of Memory Places, Imagination, & Dementia
Think about dementia as ‘memory loss’, and the thought becomes paralyzing. But imagine it as ‘communication loss’, and there are

Ambiguous Loss: When The Loss Doesn’t End
Ambiguous loss differs from the experience of death because the loved one is still present. There is a lack of

The Unsung Hero in Our Journey of Caring: Our Foreign Domestic Worker
I have seen my-then-boyfriend-now-husband, Eric care for his father with dementia and he would not have been able to balance

What Does Dementia Mean To You?
“Words and sentences do not tell us meanings by themselves; it’s us who draw meanings from words and sentences.” Here

Facing Dementia with Mum and Many Other Caregivers
Galen Yeo is a caregiver to his mother with dementia and the Creative Director of The Moving Visuals Co., the

Caring for My Father with Dementia for Over 20 Years
Sue Hsian Yau has been caring for her father for over 20 years. Her father was diagnosed in the early

Caregiving from Afar Through Technology
Being far away from someone you love is tough, especially if they have health issues, but fortunately technology can help

19 Year-Old Strives to Make Dominica a Dementia Friendly Country
Rianna Patterson is bringing waves of change to her community through the Dominica Dementia Foundation. She is also a 2017

#MemoriesMatter: A Snapchat Campaign to Raise Awareness of Dementia in UAE
Designed in a collaboration between Mediavest | Spark, Getty Images and Project We Forgot (PWF), a Snapchat-focused campaign for World

6 Flags To Know It’s Time To Take A Break From Being A Caregiver
Keep check of your stress level by asking yourself whether you’re experiencing any of the following emotional and physical symptoms.

A Singapore Heritage Card Game Designed to Fight Dementia & Bring Generations Together
Inspired by her grandfather’s battle with dementia and now looking for ways to engage with her grandmother, Christel Goh, 26,

Alzheimer’s Might Rob You of Your Memory, But it Can’t Take Away How You Choose to Face it As a Family
Keir Gravil, from the UK, was 26 when his father was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. He brings us through his

From Struggle Comes Strength: Inspiring Other Young Caregivers
Eric Lim, based in Singapore, was 24 years old when he started caring for his father who was diagnosed with

Loving Through Dementia: For Better or For Worse
Jaime Pollard-Smith looks back at the power of her parents’ marriage as she celebrates their 46th wedding anniversary this month.

Dementia: The Battle of Getting Help is Hard When Fighting It Alone
Liza Futerman was in her 20s when her mom, based in Israel, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. She shares her

Dementia and The Young Carer: Why Have We Been Forgotten?
How we do pack all the milestones in life between 13 and 35, care for the person we love and

Loving Our Dad Just As He Loved His
Uzairah Azaman, from Singapore, was 24 years old when her father was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. She shares how her

Have The Talk
I’ve learned to value failed conversations, missed connections, confusions. What remains is what’s unsaid, what’s underneath. Understanding on another level

Mum’s Dementia and Why It is Important to Educate The Young
With all the education on dementia, it is also easy for a lot of people to jump the gun and

Dementia and The Invisible Carer
Young carers often face social isolation and guilt when having to care for a parent or grandparent with dementia. If

Keep It Inclusive, Simple and Safe This Holiday Season
Busy, loud and full of cheer with lots of hugs and smiles to go around. Festivities are always lovely occasions

Grandma’s Dementia And How Ignorance Was Certainly Not Bliss
Joanna Sun, from Singapore, shares her memories of growing up with grandma and reflects on seeing grandma’s progress through dementia.

Holding A Full-Time Job and Caring for Dad Who Has Dementia
The video is about a single dad who raised his son by himself and when he turned 58, was sick

She’s Family You Know? And You Never Give Up on Family
29-year-old Bobby Tan, from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recalls his childhood with his grandma and shares snippets of her journey living

Mom’s Dementia and My Journey to Acceptance
“Whoever is present are the right people. Whenever it begins is the right time. Whatever happens is the only thing
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“I Don’t Know What To Do Anymore” – 5 Ways to Cultivate Mindfulness as a Caregiver
Caring for a loved one with dementia often comes with an immense amount of challenge and responsibility. As a caregiver,

Truly Smart Homes Could Help Persons with Dementia Live Independently
The growing number of people with dementia is encouraging care providers to look to technology as a way of supporting

Designing for Dementia: Bringing Ideas To Life
As part of Designathon 2019, participants were brought through the design-methodology and making process to bring their ideas to life.

Enabling EDIE: A Virtual Reality Experience into The Perspective of Dementia
As part of Designathon 2019, the Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA) provided an Enabling EDIE workshop for participants to experience the feelings of

End-of-Life Planning: A Pivotal Step in A Caregiver’s Journey
Financial and legal matters may not be the first thing that caregivers think about when faced with a loved one’s

Ninaivirukkum Varai: Reaching Young Caregivers in Malaysia
In conjunction with World Alzheimer’s Month 2019, Project We Forgot (PWF) and Homage in Malaysia collaborated to run the screening

Reaching out to Isolated Persons with Dementia is Essential during Covid-19 – 7 Specific Things You Can Do
Older adults always need social connection, but they need it now more than ever. The novel coronavirus brings with it

5 Popular Caregiver Reads for World Alzheimer’s Month
To mark World Alzheimer’s Month in Malaysia, we handpicked a few articles to help you understand the condition better, learn

Home Care or Nursing Homes in Malaysia: A Decision That Suits Your Needs
Ensuring the best quality of life for your loved one can be overwhelming—but the right approach would help you make

4 Ways to Engage With Your Loved One With Dementia
Dementia does not stop all interactions and communication, there are ways to reach out. By Heather Taylor When a beloved

Coping with Dementia: Five Tips for Young Caregivers in Malaysia
Dealing with the diagnosis of your loved one with dementia? These five tips will help guide your journey as a

Malaysia: Debunking Dementia and Alzheimer’s – What’s the Difference?
“Caregivers of all ages need support. Shouldn’t we simply support all caregivers?” A belief that all caregivers have the exact

Learning to Live Well with Dementia
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but many things can be done to make life better for people with dementia

Balancing Caregiving, Family and Work: Six Ways for Respite in Malaysia
Do you find yourself torn between priorities: caring for your loved one with dementia, spending quality time with your family,

The Reality of Caring for Someone with Dementia
Current research and dementia care services are typically problem-focused and designed to alleviate the burden on carers. But by promoting

Preventing Dementia, One Step At A Time
With the aim of serving the senior population of Singapore, four students of Nanyang Technological University embarked on the creation

My Wellbeing as a Caregiver and How Community Support is Important
Robing has been caring for his mother, Sally, who was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 62. He shares

My Journey Navigating Through Mum’s Dementia
Robing has been caring for his mother, Sally, who was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 62. He shares

Could Different Cultures Teach Us Something About Dementia?
Our society needs to recognize that dementia is not only a brain disorder of the person living with it but

Christmas Celebrations With A Loved One With Dementia
Christmas can be a stressful time for hosts and guests alike, and it’s more so for carers of people living

Support Circle: Family Caregivers Share Stories And Tips To Ease Alzheimer’s Toll
Along with sharing the sorrow, they find a way to share in the humour of it all — one woman

Dementia’s Hidden Darkness: Violence and Domestic Abuse
Despite its obvious significance, this dementia and domestic violence overlap remains under-recognized and incompletely understood. It’s not a new problem,

Cultivating Shared Experiences Between Caregivers and Their Loved Ones with Dementia
This series shares the journey and motivations of participating teams at Designathon We Remember 2018, which empowers the community to

A Colouring Game that Transforms into Puzzles for Your Loved Ones
Inspired by her family’s early intervention journey, Christel creates tools for communities to better engage their loved ones. By Christel

5 Things I Wish I Had Known In the Beginning of Dad’s Dementia
This is about what I learned in the early stages of his condition. I’m using examples taken from my own

‘Siapa nak jaga mak?’ A Narrative on The Mental Health Toll of Caregiving
This story is about Masturah, a single daughter, in Singapore, who quits her full-time job to provide care for her

Playing the Role of A Daughter: My Role in Caregiving
Ying Ying Ho first started assuming the role of her parents’ caregiver approximately 8 years ago at the age of

Do All Caregivers Matter?
“Caregivers of all ages need support. Shouldn’t we simply support all caregivers?” A belief that all caregivers have the exact

Living The Long Goodbye with My Grandpa and Dementia
Julia is 26 and caring for her grandfather with dementia in Canada. She brings us through her journey in growing

Voices from Dementia Caregivers on Pangdemonium’s The Father
Pangdemonium’s staging of The Father highlights the journey a family goes through when caring for a loved one with dementia.

Daniel’s Journey: How I Manage Caregiving Stress
Daniel Lim was 30 years old, and building a career for himself in Singapore. Everything changed when his father was

Pangdemonium’s The Father: Dementia & Who Will Care?
Pangdemonium’s staging of The Father is a poignant and devastating exploration of a 70-year-old man’s deteriorating mind as he sinks

Caregiving & Our New Year’s Resolution: Reserving Time For Myself
The new year brings a fresh start. For many people, that means making New Year’s resolutions. As a caregiver, it

Daniel’s Journey: My Life as a Working Caregiver
Daniel Lim was 30 years old, and building a career for himself in Singapore. Everything changed when his father was

An Asian Face to Dementia: Review of the film Before We Forget
Before We Forget, also known as The Kid from the Big Apple 2: Before We Forget (我来自纽约2:当我们在一起 in Chinese), is

Wat Alz? Kasper’s Story of Memory Places, Imagination, & Dementia
Think about dementia as ‘memory loss’, and the thought becomes paralyzing. But imagine it as ‘communication loss’, and there are

Ambiguous Loss: When The Loss Doesn’t End
Ambiguous loss differs from the experience of death because the loved one is still present. There is a lack of

The Unsung Hero in Our Journey of Caring: Our Foreign Domestic Worker
I have seen my-then-boyfriend-now-husband, Eric care for his father with dementia and he would not have been able to balance

What Does Dementia Mean To You?
“Words and sentences do not tell us meanings by themselves; it’s us who draw meanings from words and sentences.” Here

Facing Dementia with Mum and Many Other Caregivers
Galen Yeo is a caregiver to his mother with dementia and the Creative Director of The Moving Visuals Co., the

Caring for My Father with Dementia for Over 20 Years
Sue Hsian Yau has been caring for her father for over 20 years. Her father was diagnosed in the early

Caregiving from Afar Through Technology
Being far away from someone you love is tough, especially if they have health issues, but fortunately technology can help

19 Year-Old Strives to Make Dominica a Dementia Friendly Country
Rianna Patterson is bringing waves of change to her community through the Dominica Dementia Foundation. She is also a 2017

#MemoriesMatter: A Snapchat Campaign to Raise Awareness of Dementia in UAE
Designed in a collaboration between Mediavest | Spark, Getty Images and Project We Forgot (PWF), a Snapchat-focused campaign for World

6 Flags To Know It’s Time To Take A Break From Being A Caregiver
Keep check of your stress level by asking yourself whether you’re experiencing any of the following emotional and physical symptoms.

A Singapore Heritage Card Game Designed to Fight Dementia & Bring Generations Together
Inspired by her grandfather’s battle with dementia and now looking for ways to engage with her grandmother, Christel Goh, 26,

Alzheimer’s Might Rob You of Your Memory, But it Can’t Take Away How You Choose to Face it As a Family
Keir Gravil, from the UK, was 26 when his father was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. He brings us through his

From Struggle Comes Strength: Inspiring Other Young Caregivers
Eric Lim, based in Singapore, was 24 years old when he started caring for his father who was diagnosed with

Loving Through Dementia: For Better or For Worse
Jaime Pollard-Smith looks back at the power of her parents’ marriage as she celebrates their 46th wedding anniversary this month.

Dementia: The Battle of Getting Help is Hard When Fighting It Alone
Liza Futerman was in her 20s when her mom, based in Israel, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. She shares her

Dementia and The Young Carer: Why Have We Been Forgotten?
How we do pack all the milestones in life between 13 and 35, care for the person we love and

Loving Our Dad Just As He Loved His
Uzairah Azaman, from Singapore, was 24 years old when her father was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. She shares how her

Have The Talk
I’ve learned to value failed conversations, missed connections, confusions. What remains is what’s unsaid, what’s underneath. Understanding on another level

Mum’s Dementia and Why It is Important to Educate The Young
With all the education on dementia, it is also easy for a lot of people to jump the gun and

Dementia and The Invisible Carer
Young carers often face social isolation and guilt when having to care for a parent or grandparent with dementia. If

Keep It Inclusive, Simple and Safe This Holiday Season
Busy, loud and full of cheer with lots of hugs and smiles to go around. Festivities are always lovely occasions

Grandma’s Dementia And How Ignorance Was Certainly Not Bliss
Joanna Sun, from Singapore, shares her memories of growing up with grandma and reflects on seeing grandma’s progress through dementia.

Holding A Full-Time Job and Caring for Dad Who Has Dementia
The video is about a single dad who raised his son by himself and when he turned 58, was sick

She’s Family You Know? And You Never Give Up on Family
29-year-old Bobby Tan, from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recalls his childhood with his grandma and shares snippets of her journey living

Mom’s Dementia and My Journey to Acceptance
“Whoever is present are the right people. Whenever it begins is the right time. Whatever happens is the only thing