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Jun 21, 2023 · About one in 10 people aged 60 and above in Singapore has dementia, according to a 2015 study by the Institute of Mental Health. In 2017, Singapore was classified as an “aged society”, and...
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) AD is the most common form of dementia. Changes in the brain occur gradually. Signs include short term memory, changes in judgment, reasoning and inability to perform daily tasks. Vascular Dementia (VaD) VaD is linked to strokes and may be preventable.
Dementia Singapore, formerly known as ‘Alzheimer’s Disease Association’, is Singapore’s leading Social Service Agency in specialised dementia care, caregiver support, training, consultancy, and advocacy.
Projected prevalence of dementia in Singapore. In 2015, the Well-Being of the Singapore Elderly Study (WiSE1) by the Institute of Mental Health found that one in 10 people aged 60 and above, and half of those aged 80 and above had dementia.
Locally, according to the Well-being of the Singapore Elderly (WiSE) study led by the Institute of Mental Health in 2015, one in 10 people aged 60 and above may have dementia. This translates to almost 82,000 people in 2018 and the number is expected to exceed 100,000 in a few years’ time.
An initiative by Dementia Singapore – the national leader in specialised dementia care, CARA stands for Community, Assurance, Rewards and Acceptance – serving as a key touchpoint for members to access personalised support across the journey of living with and caring for dementia.
If you suspect your loved one may have dementia, or is displaying the described signs and symptoms, you should get them diagnosed and treated. However, starting a conversation with someone on the issue of memory loss and possibly dementia may require sensitive consideration.
Locally, according to the Well-being of the Singapore Elderly (WiSE) study led by the Institute of Mental Health in 2015, one in 10 people aged 60 and above may have dementia. This translates to almost 82,000 people in 2018 and the number is expected to exceed 100,000 in a few years’ time.
Jun 9, 2023 · Dementia is one of the biggest, emerging health concerns among older adults in Singapore. It affects one in 10 people aged 60 and above 1. As more seniors are likely to live with dementia, it’s crucial for them and their caregivers to be aware of this condition for effective prevention and management.
Dementia in Singapore affects 5.2 per cent of Singaporeans aged 60 and above. Get quick facts on dementia in Singapore and useful tips in this article.
