Working is Therapeutic
We’ve heard about reminiscence therapy but most of us do not see work as a form of therapy. I like you to reflect on the following question for a minute. How much of your time have you spent on work in your whole life? As …
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Caring for & Living with Dementia: Tips & Resources
Person-centred care
Shall We Dance?
“Can they dance?” A response (question) that I commonly receive when I suggest incorporating dancing as a form of leisure activity as well as physical activity for people with dementia. The following questions soon pursue. “What kind of dance? Cha Cha? Rock & Roll? What …
‘Challenging Behaviours’ are Unmet Needs in Action
Do you remember the story of my mummy’s struggle with my late-grandfather’s refusal to shower for days which I shared some time back? For those who have not read that story, let me recap for you. My late grandfather had dementia. Once my mum called me, …
Look out for Our Experiential Dementia Workshop at A Community Centre near you in 2018!
To empower and inspire you and your friends to join me in my cause to create a society where people with dementia can use their existing strengths to pursue meaningful and happy lives, we are working with the People’s Association to bring you a …
Appetite Changes and Dementia
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Today is the final day (Day 15th) of the Chinese New Year, which may also be the final day of (non-stop) feasting for some of us. So, eating seems to be the most appropriate topic for this month. I remember visiting …
Help, Do I Really Need To Take Medicines?
Last month, I wrote about the use physical restraint on grounds of keeping the patient safe and prevent falls. But that is not the only form of restraint that our society is using on seniors with dementia, there is yet another form of restraint known …