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All About Dementia

​​​​​​​​Dementia and Support in the Community​

If your loved one has dementia, you will notice changes in their behaviour. Caregivers like yourself may find it difficult to cope with these challenges.

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You and your loved one can get support so that your loved one is engaged with meaningful activities at home and in the community. There are also services for caregivers to get help, such as behavioural management for their loved ones, and respite care so that caregivers can take a break.​​

​​​Services Provided

Some of the services provided at home include:

  • ​Respite care to caregivers of persons with dementia​
  • Engaging persons with dementia​ with meaningful activities, such as cognitive activities, physical exercise and social activities​​.
  • For persons with dementia who have behavioural issues​:
    • Behavioural management services 
    • Support for caregivers of persons living with dementia 
    • Provide caregiver education on dementia care and behavioural management services​
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​​​​​​​​​​​How to Apply

Your loved one must be diagnosed with dementia. However, do note that persons with dementia exhibiting agitation and aggressive behaviour are not eligible for the services above. 

You can locate the service providers nearest to your home using the E-care Locator​ or send your queries to ccmh@aic.sg​. The list of services can also be found here.

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