Building a Dementia Friendly Community Together!
With the increase in Singapore's ageing population comes an increase in the number of persons with dementia. In fact, an alarming one in ten seniors aged 60 years and above are expected to have dementia. One symptom of dementia is the chance of becoming disoriented for various reasons, even in familiar places. This might result in these persons being unable to find their way home, or walking about for extended periods of time without necessary medicine, food, water and rest.
Currently, we have 6 DFCs in Yishun, Hong Kah North, Macpherson, Bedok, Fengshan and Queenstown.
You can play a part to support persons with dementia and their families!
With more DFCs formed, we want to build networks of Dementia Friends who are volunteers familiar with signs and symptoms of dementia who can keep a look out for persons with dementia and extend a helping hand when needed. If you would like to play a part, join us as a Dementia Friend today!
If you need information or support, you may email careinmind@aic.sg or contact us at Singapore Silver Line 1800-650-6060.