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View our collection of Mental Health resources, such as guides on caring for persons with dementia, and other caregiving su​pport available in the community.

For service information, linkage, and resources on mental health or caregiving, email us at ccmh@aic.sg.​

Ask The Expert Video Series Resources

Whether you are a caregiver, a person living with dementia (PLWD), or know a caregiver or PLWD, we hope that you can find some inspiration and helpful tips.

 

Episode 1: Do I Have Dementia? Where To Seek Support?

I keep forgetting whether I locked my door. Do I have dementia? How was it like to get a diagnosis? What treatments are available? In the first episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Dr Chen Shiling and Ms Emily Ong answer questions related to dementia diagnosis and treatment.

Knowing Dementia

Planning Care

Providing Care

Care For Yourself

Dementia Awareness: Foundation Level
e-Learning Course

Mind Matters Resource Directory Listings

 

Episode 2: Planning Ahead Finances and Legal

I am worried about finances as my father’s medical expenses rise. What can I do? Does my mum who has dementia qualify for an LPA? Can someone living with dementia write a will? Do you have some tips to prevent financial abuse? In the second episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Mr Yue-En Chong answer questions related to finances and legal planning.

Financial Schemes

Professional Deputy Registration Form

Legal Aid Bureau

Planning Care

Resources From Office Of The Public Guardian

  • Lasting Power Of Attorney
  • Certificate Issuers
  • Court-Appointed Deputy

 

Episode 3: Living With Dementia (Communication)

What are the changes that dementia brings that may impact on communication? What are some words to avoid? Does talking speed, words you use and body language matter when speaking to a person living with dementia? In the third episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Ms Michelle Ong and Mr Anjang Rosli answer questions related to communicating with person living with dementia.

Knowing Dementia

Providing Care

Helping Children Understand Dementia

Be A Dementia Friend — Dementia-Friendly Singapore

 

Episode 4: Living With Dementia (Daily Activities)

How can I engage my loved one to keep them mentally active? Can my loved one continue what they love to do? My father is unable to shower by himself. How can I help yet respecting his privacy? My mother often leaves the house by herself. What resources can I use if she wanders? In the fourth episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Ms Low Mui Lang answer questions related to managing the daily activities for person living with dementia (PLWD).

Activities Of Daily Living

Caregivers Guide For PLWD Who Wander

ICED Sticker

Namaste Care

Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook

HAD Activity Booklet 2 — My Home

 

Episode 5: Living With Dementia (Changes In Behaviour)

Why do people living with dementia have changes in their behaviour? What can the caregiver do to deal with all these changes? I suspect my mother has dementia but she refuses to visit the doctor. My father refuses to take his medication. What should I do? In the fifth episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Dr Ng Wai Chong answer questions related to managing the behaviour changes of person living with dementia.

How To Address Aggression

How To Address Wandering Behaviour

Sundowning

Mind Matters Resource Directory Listings

Dementia Awareness: Foundation Level
e-Learning Course

Providing Care

 

Episode 6: Living With Dementia (Self-Care For Caregivers)

What are the signs of caregiver stress? I am not comfortable discussing my challenges with family and friends. Who else can I talk to? I need a break from caregiving but I feel guilty. What should I do? In the last episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Ms Sharon Gan & Mr Richard Ashworth answer questions related to self-care for caregivers.

Mind Matters Resource Directory Listings

Caring For Yourself




Ask The Expert Video Series Resources

Whether you are a caregiver, a person living with dementia (PLWD), or know a caregiver or PLWD, we hope that you can find some inspiration and helpful tips.

 

Episode 1: Do I Have Dementia? Where To Seek Support?

I keep forgetting whether I locked my door. Do I have dementia? How was it like to get a diagnosis? What treatments are available? In the first episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Dr Chen Shiling and Ms Emily Ong answer questions related to dementia diagnosis and treatment.

Knowing Dementia

Planning Care

Providing Care

Care For Self

Dementia Awareness: Foundation Level
e-Learning Course

Mind Matters Resource Directory Listings

 

Episode 2: Planning Ahead Finances and Legal

I am worried about finances as my father’s medical expenses rise. What can I do? Does my mum who has dementia qualify for an LPA? Can someone living with dementia write a will? Do you have some tips to prevent financial abuse? In the second episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Mr Yue-En Chong answer questions related to finances and legal planning.

Financial Schemes

Professional Deputy Registration Form

Legal Aid Bureau

Planning Care

Resources From Office Of The Public Guardian

  • Lasting Power Of Attorney
  • Certificate Issuers
  • Court-Appointed Deputy

 

Episode 3: Living With Dementia (Communication)

What are the changes that dementia brings that may impact on communication? What are some words to avoid? Does talking speed, words you use and body language matter when speaking to a person living with dementia? In the third episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Ms Michelle Ong and Mr Anjang Rosli answer questions related to communicating with person living with dementia.

Knowing Dementia

Providing Care

Helping Children Understand Dementia

Be A Dementia Friend — Dementia-Friendly Singapore

 

Episode 4: Living With Dementia (Daily Activities)

How can I engage my loved one to keep them mentally active? Can my loved one continue what they love to do? My father is unable to shower by himself. How can I help yet respecting his privacy? My mother often leaves the house by herself. What resources can I use if she wanders? In the fourth episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Ms Low Mui Lang answer questions related to managing the daily activities for person living with dementia (PLWD).

Activities Of Daily Living

Caregivers Guide For PLWD Who Wander

ICED Sticker

Namaste Care

Care.Cook.Inspire Cookbook

HAD Activity Booklet 2 — My Home

 

Episode 5: Living With Dementia (Changes In Behaviour)

Why do people living with dementia have changes in their behaviour? What can the caregiver do to deal with all these changes? I suspect my mother has dementia but she refuses to visit the doctor. My father refuses to take his medication. What should I do? In the fifth episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Dr Ng Wai Chong answer questions related to managing the behaviour changes of person living with dementia.

How To Address Aggression

How To Address Wandering Behaviour

Sundowning

Mind Matters Resource Directory Listings

Dementia Awareness: Foundation Level
e-Learning Course

Providing Care

 

Episode 6: Living With Dementia (Self-Care For Caregivers)

What are the signs of caregiver stress? I am not comfortable discussing my challenges with family and friends. Who else can I talk to? I need a break from caregiving but I feel guilty. What should I do? In the last episode of our 6-part series “All About Dementia – Ask the Experts”, Ms Sharon Gan & Mr Richard Ashworth answer questions related to self-care for caregivers.

Mind Matters Resource Directory Listings

Caring For Yourself



On Dementia

Living with Dementia - Knowing Dementia

A Resource Kit for Caregivers

Living with Dementia - Knowing Dementia

English Chinese Malay Tamil

Living with Dementia - Planning Care

A Resource Kit for Caregivers

Living with Dementia - Planning Care

English Chinese Malay Tamil

Living With Dementia - Providing Care

A Resource Kit for Caregivers

Living With Dementia - Providing Care

English Chinese Malay Tamil

Living with Dementia - Caring for Self

A Resource Kit for Caregivers

Living with Dementia - Caring for Self

English Chinese Malay Tamil

Dementia-Friendly Community - Living with People with Dementia

Learn more about the Dementia-Friendly Community.

Dementia-Friendly Community - Living with People with Dementia

English Chinese Malay Tamil

Dementia-Friendly Communities Brochure

Accordion Brochure

Dementia-Friendly Communities Brochure

English Chinese

Happy Mind, Healthy Life

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Happy Mind, Healthy Life

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Your Guide to Understanding Dementia

Download for more information.

Your Guide to Understanding Dementia

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Supporting Seniors With Depression and Dementia (Good Life Crest)

Learn more.

Supporting Seniors With Depression and Dementia (Good Life Crest)

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Remembering For The Two Of Us

Download to read more.

Remembering For The Two Of Us

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Food For Thought

Healthy recipes for your loved ones.

Food For Thought

Set 1 Set 2

Community Psychogeriatric Programme (CPGP)

Learn more about this programme.

Community Psychogeriatric Programme (CPGP)

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Caregiver Resources E-Booklet

Developed by Caregiving and Community Mental Health Division, Agency for Integrated Care

Caregiver Resources E-Booklet

Download

COVID-19 Dementia Tips for Caregivers

E-Booklet on Dementia Tips for Caregivers during COVID-19

COVID-19 Dementia Tips for Caregivers

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Six Principles of Dementia-Friendly Neighbourhood

This document outlines some guiding principles and features that are useful for making outdoor spaces and environments more friendly and welcoming to people living with dementia in the community.

Six Principles of Dementia-Friendly Neighbourhood

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Elderly-and-Dementia-Inclusive Environment Guide

An AIC-NYP Collaboration.

Elderly-and-Dementia-Inclusive Environment Guide

Download

On Mental Health

Community Mental Health Resource Directory

Click here to read more.

Community Mental Health Resource Directory

Directory Listings Mindline.sg

Mental Health Tips In A Time Of COVID-19

This e-publication consolidates best of mental health tips.

Mental Health Tips In A Time Of COVID-19

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