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​​​​Roles in a Dementia-friendly Community​

​Here are some different ​roles individuals and organisations can play to make Singapore and communities more supportive for persons with dementia and their loved ones.

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​​​​​​​​​Here's What You Can Do

​​​I Know
I Can​​I W​ant
​​As an Individual
  • Download the Dementia Friends App
  • Know the signs and symptoms of dementia
As an Organisation
  • Encourage your staff to download the Dementia Friends App
  • Hold dementia awareness talks
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​​As an Individual
  • Be familiar with the KIND and CARE communication
As an Organisation
  • Be respectful, understanding & helpful towards persons with dementia and their caregivers
  • Provide resources by being a Go-To Point
​​As an Individual
  • Volunteer at any organisation serving persons with dementia
  • Keep a look out for persons with dementia in your community
As an Organisation
  • Set up a support gr​oup for working caregivers in your organisation
  • ​Adopt seniors with dementia as a CSR cause
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Dementia Friends App

We can play a part in building a caring and inclusive society to support persons with dementia and their families so that they feel respected, valued, and can continue to lead independent lives at home and in the community.

You can download it on Google Play store, or the Apple App Store.

 
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​​​​​​​​​​​​Assisting Persons with Dementia in Public​

Be KIND when you come across a person with dementia.

KEEP a lookout

  • For persons who show the ABCD signs and other symptoms of dementia ​

INTERACT with patience

  • Be patient and ask, "Can I help?"
  • Talk and communicate slowly, with CARE* ​

NOTICE the persons' needs and offer help

  • If the person appears lost, ask for the next-of-kin's whereabouts or contact number
  • Look for identification with next-of-kin's details ​

​DIAL for help

  • ​Call the next-of-kin
  • ​In the event of emergency, call the police at 999​​
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​CLEAR and simple when talking to persons with dementia

  • Speak clearly at a slower pace
  • ​Maintain a calm and comforting tone
  • Use short and simple sentences

ACKNOWLEDGE his/her concerns

  • Speak clearly at a slower pace
  • Maintain a calm and comforting tone
  • Use short and simple sentences

RESPECTFUL and reassuring

  • Bring the person to a quiet location
  • Give the person time to think and respond
  • Use a friendly and caring tone
  • Give the person plenty of encouragement

​ENGAGE to provide comfort and build trust

  • ​Create a comforting presence when talking to the person
  • ​​Build a tr​usting relationship with the person
    • ​​Introduce yourself
    • ​​Assure the person you are there to help him or her
  • Ask simple questions to help him or her regain self-awareness
    • "Who did you come with?"
    • "Where are you going?"
    • "What would you like me to do?"
    • "How would you like me to help you?"
    • "Do you want us to give ____ a c​all?"
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​​​​​​​​​Make your Workplace Dementia-Friendly Environment

If you would like to organise a 1-hour dementia awareness training session at your workplace so that your colleagues can know more about dementia, you may contact ccmh@aic.sg.

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Resources

Download collaterals on dementia from our Resources page​.

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Video Guides

Going Home

A short film depicting the journey of an old lady with dementia as she tries to find her way home to her granddaughter. Watch it here

Knowing Dementia

A description of the ABCD signs and symptoms through the eyes of a senior with dementia. Watch it here

Dementia-Friendly Community

An informational video describing the elements of a Dementia-Friendly community and how everyone can help. Watch it here

Forget Us Not

Through the eyes of a caregiver, this video depicts how a family and the community can support persons with dementia through heart-warming ways. Watch it here

Money No Enough 2 – Eat Already or Not?

A short clip that captures the forgetfulness of persons with dementia in a light-hearted local comedy scene. Watch it here​

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Training

​​​Training​Content Covered​Suitable For
​Dementia Awareness Talk
(1 hour​)
  • ABCD signs and symptoms of dementia
  • KIND and CARE Communication tips when interacting with persons with dementia
  • What is a Dementia-Friendly Community?
  • How you can play a part in a Dementia-Friendly Community​
  • Lunchtime talks
  • Anyone who is interested to know more about dementia
​​Dementia Awareness Workshop
(3 hours)
  • See content above
  • Person-Centred Care
  • Role-play and/or case discussions
Anyone likely to come across persons with dementia in their daily lives - e.g. grassroots leaders, frontline staff​​

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​If you would like to organise a 1-hour dementia awareness training session at your workplace so that your colleagues can know more about dementia, you may contact ccmh@aic.sg.​

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Planning Care
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Signs and Symptoms of Dementia
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Dementia-Friendly Singapore
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