CaregiverSingapore January 5, 2021 Growing up with Grandma and learning to understand dementia "I have lived with two grandparents diagnosed with dementia. When I was 8 years old, I lived with… Melissa C 0 Love15
CaregiverMalaysia July 8, 2020 The loving memories of my Grandfather and wishing we had known more back then "My memories of my Tata (Grandfather in Tamil) were ones of him being a strong-willed man. As he… Melissa C 0 Love15
CaregiverMalaysia June 23, 2020 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… Melissa C 0 Love15
AwarenessCaregiver May 4, 2020 “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… Melissa C 0 Love15
AwarenessCaregiver April 14, 2020 Reaching out to isolated persons with dementia is essential during Covid-19 – here are 7 specific things you can do Older adults always need social connection, but they need it now more than ever. The novel coronavirus brings… Melissa C 0 Love15
AwarenessCaregiver March 25, 2020 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… Melissa C 0 Love15
Caregiver June 10, 2019 The Reality of Caring for Someone with Dementia Current research and dementia care services are typically problem-focused, and designed to alleviate burden in carers. But by promoting… Melissa C 0 Love15
AwarenessCaregiverSingapore February 7, 2019 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… Melissa C 0 Love17
AwarenessCaregiverSingapore January 31, 2019 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… Melissa C 0 Love17
AwarenessCaregiver January 8, 2019 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… Melissa C 0 Love15
CaregiverCaregiving Tips December 20, 2018 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… Melissa C 0 Love15
CaregiverCaregiving Tips December 5, 2018 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 humor of it all —… Melissa C 0 Love14
CaregiverCaregiving TipsU.S. August 23, 2018 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… Melissa C 0 Love15
CaregiverSingaporeWellbeing June 4, 2018 ‘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 fulltime job to provide care… Melissa C 0 Love10
CaregiverSingaporeWellbeing May 21, 2018 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… Melissa C 0 Love9
CanadaCaregiverYoung Caregiver April 12, 2018 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… Melissa C 0 Love8
CaregiverSingaporeYoung Caregiver February 27, 2018 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… Melissa C 0 Love0
CaregiverSingaporeYoung Caregiver February 20, 2018 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… Melissa C 1 Love9
AwarenessCaregiver February 8, 2018 An Asian Face to Dementia: Project We Forgot reviews 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… Melissa C 0 Love24
CaregiverWellbeing November 14, 2017 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… Melissa C 0 Love20
AwarenessCaregiver August 28, 2017 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… Melissa C 0 Love18
CaregiverUK June 1, 2017 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… Melissa C 0 Love18
CaregiverSingapore May 22, 2017 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… Melissa C 0 Love12
CaregiverU.S. May 15, 2017 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… Melissa C 1 Love13
CaregiverIsrael April 25, 2017 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… Melissa C 0 Love13
CaregiverSingapore March 1, 2017 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… Melissa C 0 Love9
CaregiverHungary February 22, 2017 Mum’s Dementia and Why It is Important to Educate The Young Tamas Tatai was 41 years old when he moved from the UK back home to Hungary to care for… Melissa C 0 Love11
Caregiver January 4, 2016 My Journey With My Mum: Finding The Lesson And Learning From It "Through it all, every now and then the wires would connect and she would be herself. Make a… Melissa C 0 Love1
CaregiverCaregivingSupporter October 28, 2015 How I See Beauty In Suffering "Sometimes, it is through these tiny bits that we begin to see the beauty in suffering. The beauty… Melissa C 0 Love0
Caregiver October 22, 2015 To Live This Gift Of Life We Were Given A blend of emotions and thoughts caring for mum who has dementia. "Grab these moments and memories and put… Melissa C 0 Love0
Caregiver October 14, 2015 Mom’s Killer Alzheimer’s: A Reminder To Enjoy Life’s Best Moments Remembering memories with mum and looking back at the three main stages of Alzheimer's she went through. By… Melissa C 1 Love1