Topics & Speakers
Knowing the Signs Early — and What's New in Treatment
Speaker: Dr Law Heng Wei, Felicia (Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine)
Is it normal ageing or something more? Learn how to spot the early warning signs of dementia, why early diagnosis matters, and what new treatments are available.
This session will also introduce anti-amyloid treatment, a promising new approach that may help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Understanding the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
Speaker: Ms Tan Gou Jie, Nicole (Head, Audiology)
Hearing loss is one of the modifiable risk factors for dementia. This talk will explore the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline, including how reduced hearing may increase cognitive load, social isolation, and brain changes.
Participants will also learn about the impact of untreated hearing loss and hearing interventions.
Living Creatively — Art Therapy for Persons with Dementia
Speaker: Ms Roxanne Chew Jia Yu (Senior Art Therapist, Allied Health Services) & Ms Lim Cheng Hong (Art Therapist, Allied Health Services)
How can creativity support persons living with dementia?
This talk explores how art therapy can help persons living with dementia stay connected to their memories, emotions, and life experiences, while supporting meaningful connection, well-being, and quality of life.
Designing a Day with Purpose — A Home Activity Timetable
Speaker: Ms Lee Lee Sian (Head, Occupational Therapy)
Learn simple, practical ways to design a home activity timetable that balances activity, rest, and meaningful engagement to enhance quality of life for persons living with dementia and their caregivers.
Comfort and Connection — Namaste Care in Dementia
Speaker: Dr Huang Yufang (Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine)
How do we care for and engage with persons living with advanced dementia who may not interact well with their loved ones, care staff or the environment around them?
Namaste care is a holistic intervention incorporating sensory intervention, social contact and environmental modification that aims to respect and celebrate the persons that they are. There is much we can do for our patients and loved ones who have dementia - find out more!
