TOWARDS A DEMENTIA INCLUSIVE SOCIETY

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016 Alzheimer’s Disease President’s Message t was a momentous year for the Alzheimer’s Disease Association. We celebrated our 25th Anniversary with a gamut of events, all Iwith the aim of increasing the awareness of Alzheimer’s as well Association (ADA) as raising funds to run our programmes for people with dementia and also their caregivers. The Association was formed in 1990 as a result of We kicked off the year with a movie premiere of “Still Alice” at Details Corporate a growing concern for the needs of persons with Golden Village, Great World City. We then embarked on a series dementia, and for their families. of Focus Group Discussions between June and August. The aim

Alzheimer’s Disease Association of this was to identify ways of creating a Dementia Friendly Singapore. Eight groups representing a wide spectrum of VISION • To manage and support Caregiver Support our community were engaged to exchange ideas which were • Towards a dementia Centres for the elderly Services through the presented at a Symposium in October 2015. inclusive society with dementia Caregiver Support Centre • To increase opportunities • Dementia Helpline: In September, ADA together with the National Arts Council MISSION for research, the teaching 6377 0700 organized a month-long exhibition based on the theme • To provide quality care and training of psycho- • Information and Referral “Remember Me- Through My Art.” This coincided with World Alzheimer’s Month and it was held at the Jurong Regional Library. and support geriatrics for personnel • Counselling for Caregivers Throughout the month, numerous other public talks and booth • To promote research, caring for the elderly • Caregiver Support Groups displays were also set up together with our partners. education and training (English, Malay and Mandarin) for dementia intervention WE PROVIDE Singapore’s Minister for Health, Gan Kim Yong graced our and prevention THE FOLLOWING • Application for NCSS Safe Symposium in October. We also had the honour of having • To be a voice for persons SERVICES AND Return Card keynote speakers Glenn Rees, Chair of Alzheimer’s Disease with dementia and for PROGRAMMES •Eldersit Respite Care Service International and Prof Richard Fleming, Director of the New their families • Person-Centred Home- South Wales/Australia Capital Territory Dementia Training • To be the leader in Dementia day care Based Intervention Study Centre at the event. Over 250 influential participants dementia day care service through New attended the Symposium and showed commitment in facilitating • To enable persons with Horizon Centres (NHCs) Training and Consultancy Singapore to be both a “dementia-inclusive” society and a dementia and their located in Toa Payoh, through the ADA “dementia-friendly” one. families to continue to Bukit Batok, Tampines Resource & Training The Silver Jubilee festivities ended on a glamourous note with live with dignity and Jurong Point Centre the Gala Dinner aptly named the “Dementia Friends Ball – • Dementia Care • Training Workshops for A Celebration of Life, Ageing and Love.” President Tony Tan Keng • Occupational Therapy family caregivers, domestic OUR CORE VALUES Yam and the First Lady graced the occasion, making it a night • Compassion and Physiotherapy Sessions helpers and professional DR ANG PENG CHYE of memorable music, friendship and fundraising. It was a fitting • Commitment • Respite Care and caregivers finale to ADA’s first quarter-century, and it was also a milestone President • Innovation Therapeutic Activities • Consultancy on to mark the start of the Association’s next 25 years. • Professionalism Dementia Care • Integrity ‘Family of Wisdom’ • Resource Library It is our vision, going forward, to be an enabler agency that will programme in Bendemeer galvanise every sector of society into action for a common cause. OUR OBJECTIVES and Tiong Bahru • Research/Publications Only by doing so can we build the necessary national momentum • To increase the quality • Weekly short-duration (three • Public Education and sustainability to prepare for the incessant challenges of good dementia care. and quantity of care for hours) day care involving • Volunteering Opportunities the elderly with dementia both the caregiver and their • Academic attachments While organizing our various anniversary events, staff members loved one with dementia for Nursing, Medical, • To increase the number continued to juggle their daily activities making sure our clients, • Hands-on training of Social Work, Psychology, of services for the elderly caregivers, volunteers and members of the public were not caregivers with dementia, and to a Occupational Therapy and forgotten. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone be a model for other • Exercise, games, singing, Gerontology students in ADA, especially our benefactors who have enabled us to serve organisations to follow art, cookery; other cognitive our community over the past 25 years. I now look forward to and learn from stimulation activities Singapore becoming a Dementia-Friendly Society. • To increase families’ abilities to cope with and continue caring for their elderly with dementia 01 prompted the Centre to extend its premise for hospitals: Institute of Mental Health, Changi New Horizon Centre (Toa Payoh) more usable space to be created to admit more General Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, clients. Much planning went into the design New Horizon Centres (NHCs) National University Hospital, Singapore General FY 2015/2016 OPERATIONAL STATISTICS AT A GLANCE and layout of the Centre and with a grant from NEW HORIZON Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, St Luke’s the Ministry of Health, the Centre underwent Hospital and St. Andrew’s Community Hospital; Muster list of clients 113 two months of extensive renovation works in Polyclinics from the National Healthcare Group October 2015. and SingHealth; National Neuroscience Institute New clients admitted 46 CENTRES (NHC) and General Practitioners. The NHCs were Total number of new The Centre reopened on 4 Jan 2016 with a fresh able to admit 98 suitable cases out of the 178 cases referred 73 spacious interior redesign and added facilities ADA’s New Horizon Centres are day care centres referrals received. As at Mar 2016, the NHCs had of more rooms and space for activities such specialising in dementia care services, and are a Engagement of a total of 315 clients on the muster list. as the flexibility for clients to cook and bake, source of respite care and support for caregivers Community Service Order (CSO) youth 6 additional toilets and an outdoor walking and persons with dementia. As such, families There were 229 volunteers who participated in volunteers path. The new layout makes the Centre a with persons with dementia are able to continue the Community Involvement Programme with demonstration showcase of ADA’s Person-

Alzheimer’s Disease Association with their livelihoods or personal endeavours the NHCs. They were from CHIJ Secondary (Toa Academic attach- 2 students from Centre Care approach to dementia day care. while providing respite care for their loved ones ments and internships Nanyang Polytechnic’s Payoh), Hwa Chong Institution, Lianhua Primary The Centre’s capacity has increased to 65 with dementia. Our NHCs practise the person- School, United World College (South East Asia), Occupational Therapy course and 1 student clients daily. centred care (PCC) approach in dementia care, Eisai (Singapore), Edrington Singapore Pte Ltd, from Singapore Man- wherein each individual is considered unique National Neuroscience Institute and individual agement University Besides the occupational therapy activities and deserving of retaining their dignity despite groups. The NHCs also provided Community Social Science course at the Centre, art therapy and the arts and their medical condition. Thus, in considering Service Order (CSO) placements for 66 youth dementia programme are the other ongoing their physical, cognitive and social functioning referred by the Ministry of Social and Family Community Involve- Hwa Chong ment Programme Institution activities at the Centre. abilities, an individualised care plan is created Development and 137 training attachments of participation for each client. Some of the activities organised students from Nanyang Polytechnic, LaSalle New Horizon Centre (Jurong Point) in the NHCs to address the psychological, College of the Arts, the Institute of Technical functional and social needs of persons with Education and SIM University. FY 2015/2016 OPERATIONAL STATISTICS AT A GLANCE dementia include: Due to continued funding from the National Muster list of clients 63 • Cognitively stimulating interactive games Arts Council, the NHCs continued to partici- • Reminiscence and art therapy pate in the Arts and Dementia Programme New clients admitted 19 • Group exercises consisting of the Peranakan Museum Tour and Total number of new • Excursions and festive celebrations Photography Tour. cases referred 46 • Musical accompaniment and sing-along sessions Both NHCs Jurong Point and Tampines have Engagement of • Occupational therapy embarked on a 3-year pilot programme on Community Service CarerSupport@Centres in extending care- Order (CSO) youth 20 volunteers HIGHLIGHTS OF NHC SERVICES giver support services in their Centres for During the year, our NHCs received a total of their caregivers in providing emotional and Academic attach- 178 referrals. The main sources of referrals educational support. ments and internships 1 “Through Photography I will tell my stories” ( Lee Meng Teck) were from the Agency for Integrated Care and Community Involve- 30 students from ment Programme (CIP) Hwa Chong Institution participation

The Centre volunteered to participate in the CarerSupport@Centres Pilot Programme imple- mented by AIC to incorporate caregiver support services in its programme. It is one of 5 Eldercare Day Centres in the 3 –year pilot programme and which is funded by Temasek Cares.

This financial year, eight clients of the Centre were involved in the Arts & Dementia Photography Tours, while other clients bene- fitted from Art Therapy (eight clients) and The art of sharing. from spending time with PARO the robotic seal. Other activities such as Touch & Smell, As the first and oldest New Horizon Centre run Art & Craft, music sessions and Bingo by ADA, the continued demand for day care continued to be effective and popular activities NHC (Toa Payoh) being given a services at the Centre and the long waiting list, fresh facade after two-months at the Centre. of renovation 02 03 As most of the Centre’s clients do not have celebrations of Chinese New Year, Mother’s many opportunities to visit interesting places Day, the Dumpling Festival, National Day and

for reminiscence, NHC (Jurong) organised Christmas, among other ad hoc treats. New Horizon Centres (NHCs) excursions to the Chinatown Heritage Centre in May (25 clients), to Bollywood Farm in July NHC (Bukit Batok) was again the beneficiary (25 clients) and to the Botanical Gardens in of Hillgrove Secondary School’s annual Con- September 2015 (25 clients). All the visits servation and Recycling Initiative Project. The included a hearty lunch, and such activities School also included the Centre in its Chinese helped to increase the engagement level of New Year and National Day celebratory events. the clients. Other corporate donors this year included Citibank, Lianhua Primary School and Tian Yian Vegetarian Food. New Horizon Centres (NHCs) Centres Horizon New Our client enjoying a visit to the S.E.A. Aquarium. Clients busy wrapping rice dumplings for the dumpling New Horizon Centre (Tampines) festival celebration.

New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) FY 2015/2016 OPERATIONAL STATISTICS AT A GLANCE One major area of improvement achieved this year was the transport service to the Centre. FY 2015/2016 OPERATIONAL STATISTICS AT A GLANCE Muster list of clients 72 Hence, through AIC’s Centralised Transport scheme, the Centre was able to outsource New clients admitted 19 Muster list of clients 67 part of its transport service to help more New clients admitted 14 Total number of new clients. Another milestone was the start of the cases referred 34 CarerSupport@Centre Pilot Programme which Total number of new allows the Centre to have more resources to cases referred 25 Engagement of provide better support for caregivers through Community Service Our clients enjoying themselves at Memories Café. systematically screening for caregiver stress and Engagement of Order (CSO) youth 31 Community Service volunteers following up with them regularly. If necessary, Order (CSO) youth 9 caregivers with high stress will be referred for volunteers Academic attach- 22 students from the additional support. ments and internships Diploma in Nursing and the Advanced Academic attach- 59 students from Art Therapy has been a regular programme in ments and internships Nanyang Polytechnic’s Diploma in Gerontol Advanced Diploma in ogy courses of Nan- the Centre since Aug 2015 with ADA’s newly- Gerontology and yang Polytechnic; 27 enrolled full-time Art Therapist. The Centre had 24 students from its students from the discovered many clients with creative talents. Advanced Diploma in Institute of Technical The wonderful art pieces bring joy to the clients, Education NITEC Cer- Mental Health courses. who then share better communication with 1 student from the tificate in Nursing; 1 MA Art Therapy Pro student from the family members, friends and even the public. gramme from LaSalle School of Medicine, The introduction of Paro the Robotic Seal, has College of the Arts Flinders University, benefitted clients in the Centre. Clients can Australia interact with the Robotic Seal on an emotional Community Involve- 34 students from plane and this frees up care staff to attend to ment Programme Hwa Chong Institution Community Involve- United World College participation ment Programme South East Asia other clients. participation Bingo game – popular activity The Centre has many committed volunteers For this financial year, seven clients participated who have been with the Centre for many years. in the Arts & Dementia Programme’s Photo- Clients enjoy the “live” band by a group of graphy Tours where they learned to handle individual volunteers every Wednesday and digital cameras and toured places of interest. Thursday and interaction with students from The Centre’s Saturday Day Care Extension United World College (SEA) who come every Programme continued in its sixth year of Tuesday to befriend and entertain the clients. operation with a muster list of 19 clients. This programme provides additional respite care on a weekend for caregivers and persons with dementia and is mainly run by volunteers.

During the year, excursions to the Jurong Bird Park and S.E.A Aquarium was made possible through the Outing Elderly Fund programme. The outings were organised to add variety Clients enjoying drumming during a music therapy session. to the Centre’s yearly activities that include Maurice, a volunteer who comes weekly to cheer our clients through music. 04 05 Arts and Dementia Programme Family Of Wisdom Alzheimer’s Disease Association This programme comprises two components: visits to the “Peranakan Museum” and “Photography Tours” involving persons with dementia ADA’s Family of Wisdom programme (FOW) is a dementia-friendly layout and lighting, clients from ADA’s four New Horizon Centres (dementia day care). This is an innovative shared-caregiving initiative which who were previously restless and anxious the third year of the ADA programme in which the arts are used as a was piloted at our Resource & Training Centre to leave a session in progress are now more platform for our clients (persons with dementia) to connect to their in September 2013. It is a unique programme in settled-in. The number of clients attending the past experiences and memories. The programme, which receives a that it includes both the persons with dementia programme has since Aug 2015 increased from grant from the National Arts Council, engages artists who are able to and their full-time caregivers attending the 51 per week to 89 per week in Mar 2016. share their expertise in the visual arts, including photography. programme together. Staff continued to engage the clients with

Alzheimer’s Disease Association ADA works with National Heritage Board and the Peranakan Museum By this kind of engagement at an informal outings and luncheons at various scenic places for the Peranakan Museum Tour. During the tours, the docents setting, caregivers benefit from some respite, of interest, while Art Therapy sessions were converse not only in English but also in Mandarin and dialects, while their loved one with dementia has an introduced to help caregivers. making it possible for our clients to have a better understanding opportunity to bond with them over various of the cultural traditions featured in the various galleries. This year, cognitive and social activities. The programme clients were also involved in art-making activities such as decorating is run concurrently at two physical locations, hand-made Tingkat containers with batik material and making Nonya at Luzerne Building in Bendemeer Road and The ‘Remember Me – Through My Art’ kueh artefacts out of clay which they take along on their visit to the Central Plaza in Tiong Bahru. exhibits at Jurong Regional Library in Peranakan Museum. Some clients even wore their Nonya attire and Sep 2015. joined in a Peranakan lunch after the tour. Bendemeer Centre The “Photography Tours” provide an opportunity for persons with dementia to explore, discover and to be engaged through FY 2015/2016 OPERATIONAL STATISTICS AT A GLANCE photography; observing the photos; using photos as a subject of discussion – storytelling; presenting photos to others; exhibiting photos Muster list of clients 72 and making scrapbooks as photo albums. This year, videography New clients admitted 41 was introduced as a new activity, where clients were filmed applying their photography skills and their interaction with others. The main Total number of new objective of the videography was to capture and reflect the impact cases referred 89 Our client from NHC (Jurong Point) of the programme on persons with dementia and also to enable recognised her own exhibit and felt Academic attach- 1 student from the glad that she had “achieved something”. them to feel a sense of pride in their work and to enhance their self- ments and internships Nanyang Polytechnic’s esteem. We observed that our clients enjoyed sharing their interests Occupational Therapy Clients trying the tangram puzzle, while others engage in sewing and past occupations and seeing themselves on camera. The course activities at FOW ( Bendemeer). video was a personal life-storybook for the clients and their family caregivers. Both the Peranakan Museum and Photography Tours also involved volunteers and helpers who accompanied the clients Until Aug 2015, the FOW programme in during the tours. Bendemeer had been held in the space shared with ADA Resource & Training Centre on the ADA also collaborated with the Chinatown Heritage Centre where our sixth floor of Luzerne Building. However, with clients went on a tour to the Centre taking photos of the various exhibits increasing awareness of and demand for the and reconnecting to their past in sharing their stories of Chinatown. programme, more space was needed. Thanks to Our client from NHC (Tampines) putting the the generous support of the Singapore Ireland finishing touches to her batik art piece with The Arts & Dementia programme held its first arts exhibition – Fund, a larger space was procured in the same support from a staff. “Remember Me- Through My Art” at Jurong Regional Library from 10 building, on the fifth floor. to 28 September in conjunction with World Alzheimer’s Month and the National Arts Council’s Silver Arts Festival that was supported The new premises started operations in Sep by the National Library Board. The exhibition showcased the 2015, featuring purpose-built audio-visual artworks of our clients which provided them with a sense of equipment and cooking facilities. The entire achievement. A public talk on ‘Understanding Dementia’ was also Centre is divided into two separate areas held at the library to increase awareness of dementia. designed to facilitate simultaneous sessions.

Another first for the programme was the production of the ADA 2016 Because of this improved flexibility, the Centre Keeping busy with a baking session with clients at FOW calendar, featuring a collection of the clients’ art works and photos could accommodate three times the number ( Bendemeer) Photography Tour participants from NHC made and taken by them including art drawings of clients from the of sessions per week compared to before, and (Toa Payoh) at the Chinatown Heritage Art Therapy programme. Some of the photos were auctioned off at also start accepting clients with more severe Centre. ADA’s 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner. symptoms. Due to the extra efforts in achieving

06 07 Tiong Bahru Centre Alzheimer’s Disease Association FY 2015/2016 OPERATIONAL STATISTICS AT A GLANCE Caregiver Support Centre Muster list of clients 66

New clients admitted 37 ADA’s Caregiver Support Centre (CSC) provides an avenue where caregivers can learn about Family Of Wisdom Family Total number of new cases referred 52 dementia and pick up caregiving knowledge and skills. By building a support network, Academic attach- Nil caregivers will be able to face challenging ments and internships situations better, and provide their loved one with a satisfactory quality of life via a person- The Centre, together with other voluntary centred approach. welfare organisations situated in the Social Service Hub on the fourth floor of Central Plaza, CSC also provides a person-centered Home- was relocated to the 10th floor on 10 Jul 2015. Based Intervention programme whereby a care The new premises feature dementia-friendly team makes home visits to extend psycho- lighting and layout for improved engagement social intervention to caregivers in distress. of clients and caregivers. With much exposure to a wide spectrum Clients and caregivers from FOW (Tiong Bahru) enjoying an outing after a cruise-boat ride. The Young Onset Dementia programme by the of people in society, ADA is able to identify National Neuroscience Institute continued to service gaps and initiate new support services be held for 12 clients each session. Being the to provide greater respite care and psycho- only Centre conducting pilot sessions for clients social support to caregivers. The following are with young-onset dementia, the improved envi- statistics for the various support services for ronment helps staff and caregivers in their efforts A client doing art work with an eldersitter at a complimentary FY15/16: to engage participants of the programme. Eldersit session.

For caregivers’ well-being, the Centre introduced four Art Therapy sessions by ADA’s art therapist in Dec 2015. The aim was to facilitate caregivers to explore and express their inner feelings in their caregiving journey.

The four caregivers who attended the sessions expressed they were happy to be given a safe space and platform on which to share their innermost feelings, and they felt relaxed after the sessions. Mindfullness sessions for caregivers and clients (to be conducted by a psychologist from the National NeuroScience Institute) FOW (Tiong Bahru) clients engaged in an art therapy session. would be held from April 2016 onwards.

Memories Café session at Crossings Café. Caregiver, Ho Soo Kia, singing along with volunteer group, Shanghai Bang.

08 09 SUPPORT SERVICE KEY INDICATORS OTHER INFORMATION RATINGS Alzheimer’s Disease Association Dementia Helpline No. of calls received: A survey of 105 Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) (Tel 6377 0700) 6068 (5107 information referral calls received requests, 332 referral a rating of 4.33 out of The past 12 months have seen significant pro- should receive better services with health calls, 629 counselling 5, with 91% of callers gress for ADI, the voice for people with dementia systems structured to deliver improved cost- calls) No. of unique giving a rating of and their families worldwide. However, we sadly effective interventions. calls: 131 >3.5 for the Helpline began the year with a tragic event. services rendered Launched by the Minister of Health on 10 Mar On 25 April and 12 May 2015, Nepal experienced 2016, the key sections of the plan include: the biggest earthquakes in over 80 years 1. Awareness, risk reduction and promotion Caregiver Support Total no. of CSG Closed Groups: Client Satisfaction

Caregiver Support Centre Caregiver with aftershocks that continued to devastate of healthy lifestyles Group (CSG) sessions: 60 (36 Bereavement Questionaire parts of the country. Alzheimer’s and Related English, 19 Chinese, Support Group (CSQ) evaluation 2. Advocacy – human rights for people with Dementia Society Nepal (ARDSN) immediately 5 Malay sessions) for ex-caregivers; (administered on 151 dementia, and for their caregivers established a plan for emergency relief sending 3. Access to information and quality services Total no. of Experential Art participants): Average immediate support and providing psycho- 4. Early detection, diagnosis and holistic participants: 713 Support Group; 4.28 out of 5 With social counselling and relief to those affected Singles Support 91% > = 3.5 out of 5 management of cognitive problems by the earthquake. ADI’s global network continues Group 5. Strengthening human resources and overall to assist Nepal in their rebuilding efforts and offer system-infrastructure our prayers to those affected by this tragedy. 6. Promoting a life-cycle approach Memories Café Total no. of sessions: Supporting cafés: CSQ evaluation 7. Supporting research on cognitive and 27 Total no. of Crossing Café (administered on 71 In April 2015, Mr Glenn Rees was formally dementia issues attendees: 834 The Sapling caregivers) 97% > = introduced as the Chair of ADI. Glenn was (473 caregivers, Happy Pancakes 3.5 out of 5 subsequently invited as the key note speaker In 2016 the region also launched the ADI Master 361 persons with Wang Café for the ADA Symposium on 23 Oct 2015 as well Trainer programme in Dementia Care Skills (DCS) dementia) Bakerzin as sharing his experience with a stakeholder aimed at developing countries with a long-term Makarios roundtable the day before. objective of building “self-reliance” in dementia Fun Toast care training. ADA’s Stephen Chan, Koh Hwan In September 2015, ADI launched the 2015 Jing and Mazni Kaswani facilitated the five day Eldersit Respite Total no. of paid Total complimentary CSQ (administered World Alzheimer Report: “The Global Impact workshop in Bangladesh (January) and Jakarta Care Service clients: 128 service runs: 27 on 60 paid clients) of Dementia: An Analysis of Prevalence, Inci- (March). Their experiences and knowledge brought No. of new referrals Total number of evaluation: 88% > 3.5 dence, Cost and Trends”, which contains the much value to these coun-tries, with unanimous screened: 85 beneficiaries: 118 out of a total score new estimates of 46 million people living with positive feedback from the participants – who of 5 dementia worldwide growing to 131 million now continue to train caregivers in order to put by 2050, and the cost of dementia at US$1 what they learned into action. Person-Centred Total referrals: 116 The team attended 96% of 49 caregivers trillion by 2018. A new microsite dedicated to Home-based No. of clients: 49 weekly meetings rated the satisfaction the report and its findings was also launched Intervention Total no. of home at Khoo Teck Puat level with an average at www.worldalzreport2015.org. At the 18th visits: 166 Hospital as a com- score of 3.5 out of 5 ADI Asia Pacific Regional meeting held in munity partner of the Manila in November 2015, delegates from iCommunity@North 13 member countries came together to co- programme and create a framework for a Strong ADI Member participated in the Association. The key elements were grouped case discussions into five dimensions: Leadership & Governance; Financial Sustainability; Programmes & Servi- ces; Awareness & Advocacy and Organisa- tional Development. In session: “The Dementia Care Skills, Train-The-Trainer’ Bangladesh roll-out facilitated by ADA staff members Koh Hwan Jing (standing) and also an interactive quiz segment where ADA Singapore and Alzheimer’s and Related and Stephen Chan (seated in the middle). ADA-Eisai Caregiver’s Outing 2015 caregivers shared some of their tips on positive Dementia Society India were the first countries Every year, CSC conducts a themed event coping during their caregiving journey. to complete a self-assessment based on the to honour care-givers and to give them an framework and shared their findings at the opportunity to mingle and relax. The theme A total of 67 participants turned up for the 2016 ADI Global Conference held in Budapest. for 2015 was “Healthy Lifestyle” which focused event.The overall rating which we received Their pioneering work was highly appreciated on both physical and psychological well from our 50 respondents out of the total by fellow members from across the world. being. The aim was to share the tips of a of 67 participants (caregivers and persons A highlight during this financial year was healthy lifestyle in a relaxed and fun-filled with dementia) was 4.4, out of which 96% when Indonesia became the first country in manner. Some of the activities included of the respondents provided a rating of 3.5 South East Asia to adopt a National Dementia engaging caregivers in a lively Zumba dance and above. Plan (globally, 26 countries have a national dementia plan). Having a national dementia Group photo of the Alzheimer’s Disease International Master Trainer plan means people affected by dementia Programme at Alzheimer’s Indonesia 10 11 by the CEO and Training Manager on ADA Training and Consultancy activities. A total of

22 persons, including both ADA staff and Training Programmes associate trainers, attended the event. Training Series of workshops by Visiting Expert Virginia Moore In September 2015, ADA hosted a series of training and consultation sessions by Ms Virgi- Programmes nia Moore, a dementia consultant from Perth, through AIC’s Social & Health Manpower Development Programme - Intermediate and Long-Term Care Visiting Expert Scheme. Visiting expert Virginia Moore demonstrating the use of a Family Caregiver Training Programme lap belt attachment at Changi General Hospital. Alzheimer’s Disease Association “Living with Dementia” is a Family Caregiver Associate Trainer Carol Fusek running a session on Person-Directed Dementia Care Assessment at Apex Harmony Lodge A total of 100 participants benefitted from the Training Programme designed to allow family sessions: Assessment Tool, surveys with residents and caregivers to acquire a better understanding family members, and interviews with staff. The of dementia in an experiential way, and to Professional Caregiver Training 1) Consultation for New Horizon Centre project is currently ongoing. equip them with the skills to care for their ARTC maintained ongoing efforts to provide (Bukit Batok) loved ones with dementia. Since its launch in training and consultancy services to eldercare 2) Consultation for Ren Ci Nursing Home 2013, this programme has shown a successful agencies. Professional Caregiver Training 3) Four-day Dementia Care Mapping ADI Master Trainer (Train-the-Trainer) growth of caregivers completing both its core Courses conducted from 1 Apr 2015 to 31 Mar (Basic User) Course (7 to 10 Sep 2015) Programme modules and intermediate modules, conducted 2016 include: 4) One-day workshop on Seating Needs ADA partnered with Alzheimer’s Disease Inter- in English and Mandarin. 1) Three half-day workshops on “Understanding for Older People (14 Sep 2015) national Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO), to Dementia and Person-Centred Care,” for 5) One-day workshop on DCM Interpretation deliver a Master Trainer programme to address From 1 Apr 2015 to 31 Mar 2016, ADA Resource the CARElderly Senior Activity Centre & Report Writing (15 Sep 2015) the need to build sustainable capacity in the and Training Centre (ARTC) had organised (15, 23 and 29 Jul 2015) training of dementia care workers in developing nine runs of core and elective modules for 117 In the 2015 DCM Basic User cohort, 29 parti- countries. The programme began with a Train- caregivers. Both the English and Mandarin 2) Customised Training Programme, including cipants were awarded the Basic User Certificate the-Trainer course based on a Dementia Care programmes had received a 4.59 and 4.29 a two-day course on “Foundations of in Dementia Care Mapping by the University Skills (DCS) training curriculum created through rating out of 5 respectively for effectiveness Person-Centred Dementia Care” and “Skills of Bradford, UK. This course received a 4.71 the collaboration of ADI Ambassador Frank of course objectives, content, and trainers. training workshops” for PCF Sparkle Care rating out of 5 for effectiveness of course ob- Schaper, Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria (AA @ Changi-Simei (Jul 2015 to Feb 2016); jectives, contents, and trainers. Vic) and ADA.

Training of Foreign Domestic Workers 3) One-day workshop on “Involving Persons Three facilitators from ADA conducted two ADA’s Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Training with Dementia in Activities: Using the Consultancy for PCF Sparkle Care @ runs of the five-day Train-the Trainer course remains well-received by employers and DemACT Toolkit” (14 Aug 2015); on DCS in Bangladesh (10–14 Jan 2016) and foreign domestic workers caring for persons Changi-Simei Senior Care Centre The dementia-care consultancy service that ADA Jakarta (5–9 Mar 2016). Following each course, with dementia. The training programme is an 4) Two runs of a one-day workshop on the facilitators provided coaching through approved trainer provider under the Agency “Transforming Dementia Care the Person- was commissioned to provide in Jan 2015 would be completed in Dec 2016. The two- year process emails and Skype calls, to enable each country for Integrated Care (AIC) Caregiver Training Centred Way” for the Eastern Health to implement training courses based on the Grant. Employers may utilise the grant to pay Alliance (25 Sep 2015 and 12 Feb 2016) entailed preparation of proposals; planning and facility design; resource planning, development, DCS framework, and guide the development the course fees which are subsidised by AIC. and certification of new trainers. 5) Five runs of the Mental Health First Aid for training; operational support and assistance; From 1 Apr 2015 to 31 Mar 2016, ARTC had orga- Older Persons Course for the Agency for programme planning and implementation, and nised 29 runs of core and elective modules Integrated Care (AIC) Learning Institute, evaluation and continual support. in English, Malay, and Burmese, with a total on 17–18 Sep 2015, 7–8 Oct 2015, 21–22 Dec of 409 participants. The FDW Training Pro- 2015, 1–2 Feb 2016, and 29–30 Mar 2016. gramme received an average rating of 4.60 Person-Centred Care Consultancy out of 5 for effectiveness of course objectives, for Apex Harmony Lodge content, and trainers. A total of 31 foreign Trainer Appreciation Night In June 2015, ADA embarked on a 1 year con- do-mestic workers graduated from the pro- To thank in-house and Associate trainers who sultancy project for Apex Harmony Lodge gramme, having completed 29 training hours. have contributed to ADA Training and Con- (AHL), which focused on implementing person- sultancy programmes during the past year, centred care practices in the assisted-living By invitation from Alzheimer’s Indonesia (ALZI), ADA Resource and Training Centre (ARTC) home unit for 30 male residents within the two trainers from ADA conducted a Train- organised a Trainer Appreciation Night on 18 nursing home premises. ADA’s consultants, the-Trainer Programme on 22 and 23 Aug Mar 2016. The event included a buffet dinner including Ms Carol Fusek (DCM Strategic Lead), 2015 in Jakarta, Indonesia, to enable ALZI with a relaxing ambience designed by the collected baseline evidence of AHL person- members to provide training for domestic ARTC training team; ice breakers and team Associate Trainer Dr Donald Yeo explaining the basics of Mental centred care practices through Dementia Care Health First Aid (for older persons) to participants at the AIC helpers in Indonesia. games, personalised gifts, as well as updates Mapping, the Person-Directed Dementia Care Training Institute. 12 13 Local celebrity Dick Lee’s appointment as World Alzheimer’s Month 2015 Caregiver Ambassador for ADA helped to garner some media coverage to target Public Education caregivers via his charismatic advice about The theme for World Alzheimer’s Month in September 2015 dementia. Our 25th Anniversary Symposium (WAM) was “Remember Me”, where people around the world on 23 Oct also gained media coverage about were encouraged to cherish their loved ones who are living with ADA’s aim to cultivate a Dementia-Friendly dementia, as well as those who have passed on. Through the Society. In the same month, our clients and Public Education use of the creative arts, such as photography and art & craft, caregivers from NHC (Bukit Batok) were persons with dementia can still express and share their innermost featured on Channel 8’s telecast of the popular ADA Public Education Executive Karen Lim was interviewed by thoughts with their loved ones despite cognitive impairment. SAFRA radio station Jia 88.3. documentary series, Lifeline. Thus, ADA modified the theme to become “Remember Me – Through My Art”. In Nov 2015, ADA was invited to participate in an interactive talk show, Faceoff, by Channel U. The highlight of WAD 2015 was a month-long exhibition on Episode 33 touched on the topic of dementia, dementia by ADA, by invitation of the National Arts Council, and programme executive for public education, held at the Jurong Regional Library throughout the month of Ms Karen Lim, was one of three professionals September. The exhibition also was held in conjunction with invited to exchange knowledge on managing the Silver Arts Festival. Equally significant was a two-day booth caregiver stress. presence and public talk at the Tan Tock Seng Hospital Atrium during the hospital’s World Alzheimer’s Week commemoration In Jan 2016, Channel News Asia’s IT Figures activities on the 21-22 September where Guest-of-Honour, Ms documentary featured a reporter as he Denise Phua, MP for Jalan Besar, graced the occasion. underwent experiential dementia activities at the ARTC mock-up apartment. Through Other notable events for WAM include a Flea & Easy bazaar these activities, the public could vicariously by Zouk Wine Bar together with The High Panters group of experience what it is like to have dementia and corporate donors, and an information booth at a World Mental hopefully empathise with the daily struggles of Guest-of-Honour, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health delivering Health Day event on 27 Sep organised by Silver Ribbon Singapore persons having the condition. a speech at ADA’s 25th Anniversary Symposium at the Geylang Serai Community Club and officiated by Assoc ‘Towards a Dementia Friendly Singapore’ Professor Fatimah Lateef, MP for Marine Parade GRC. Registration for the World Alzheimer’s Month event at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in September. WAM activities spilled over to October with ADA establishing a presence at the National Neuroscience Institute’s Dementia Awareness Day forum, and an information booth at Singapore General Hospital’s Dementia Public Forum. Public Education Talks

This financial year, ADA continued to reach out to the public through various events. There were two main trends: Firstly, there was a substantial increase in public outreach for the Chinese-speaking community. We were invited by the People’s Association to hold talks at the Community Centres which attracted more than 250 participants in total. We also held talks at tertiary institutions attended by 114 students in the NTU School of Science/Engineering, and 158 students in Hwa Chong Members of the public at Eunos Community Institution. Many of these students are subsequently supporting Club attending our public awareness talk. our Cause through volunteering at our Centres.

There were also more media coverage in the past year. Here are some of our highlights: Media Coverage

The mass media is another platform upon which ADA leveraged on, to reach out to the public. Local media played a pivotal role in helping ADA to educate caregivers about ADA’s services, and Commemorating ADA’s 25th Anniversary at a Gala Dinner with Guest-of-Honour President Tony Tan Keng Yam and the First Lady, our 25th Anniversary public outreach activities lined up. Mrs Mary Tan

14 15 Community Engagement Staffing & Governance Alzheimer’s Disease Association Attachments and Internships to New Horizon Centres, ADA staff strength increased from 92 to 107 as at 31 Mar 2016. In addition, there Caregiver Support Centre and ADA Resource & Training Centre were 35 casual workers who provided eldersit respite services to persons with dementia in their own homes. Ten of the staff members received their Long POST-SECONDARY/TERTIARY Service Award at ADA’s Annual Staff Lunch 2015. They were: NAME OF NUMBER OF TERTIARY INSTITUTION COURSE STUDENT ATTACHMENTS 5-YEARS OF SERVICE Alzheimer’s Disease Association

Institute of Technical Education NITEC Nursing 28 NAME OF STAFF CENTRE (ITE) Simei Tay Geok Suan Caregiver Support Centre

LaSalle College of the Arts MA Art Therapy 1 Ng Jek Mui Caregiver Support Centre

National University of Singapore Degree in Social Sciences 20 Lin Ai Choo NHC (Jurong Point) (Social Work) Ong Boh Tan NHC (Tampines) Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) Advanced Diploma in Nursing 77 (Gerontology) Kung Guek Hon Maria NHC (Toa Payoh) Yow Lin Chan Finance and Administration Diploma in 2 Occupational Therapy (Year 1) 10-YEARS OF SERVICE Diploma in 1 Occupational Therapy (Year 3) NAME OF STAFF CENTRE

Advanced Diploma in 24 Khoo Geok Tin NHC (Bukit Batok) Mental Health Lum Foong Leng NHC (Toa Payoh) Diploma in 2 Occupational Therapy Kamala D/O Samy Michael Louis NHC (Tampines)

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Psychology 1 20-YEARS OF SERVICE Singapore Institute of Bachelor of Social Work 1 Management University NAME OF STAFF CENTRE (UniSIM) Ramlah Bte Abd Majid NHC (Bukit Batok) ORGANISATIONS St Andrew Joy Connect 2 PCF Sparkle Care (Simei) 2

National Healthcare Group Geriatric Medicine 3 Residency Programme

SingHealth Family Medicine Residency programme 19 16 17 Training and Development

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Key Committees (2015/2016) In our continual effort to be a go-to agency in dementia care and consultancy, ADA strives to President: Dr Ang Peng Chye, BBM Dr Noorhazlina Bte Ali provide and support development and training of all staff to keep their knowledge and skills Vice President: Dr Ng Li-Ling Philomena Anthony relevant and current. During the year, ADA staff had attended various training courses relevant Hon Secretary: Chua Eng Chiang Linda Chua to the organisation’s vision and mission. Membership Membership to the Association as at 31 Mar Hon Treasurer: Yeo Su-Lynn P M Kumari Most of the courses attended this reporting 2016 was 122. They include the following: year were conducted by the National Council Officer i/c of Personnel: of Social Service (NCSS) Social Service Training Life Members : 89 Alicia Tan Institute; Agency for Integrated Care Learning Dr Seng Boon Kheng Alzheimer’s Disease Association Institute, Singapore Association of Social Ordinary Members : 27 Workers, Singapore Training & Development Officer i/c of Professional Practice: Dr Philip Yap Association, ACE Seniors Pte Ltd, Care Visions Associate Members : 5 Dr Ong Pui Sim Singapore, and the National Arts Council. Corporate Members : 1 The courses and seminars attended by staff include: Falls Risk Management, Person-Cen- Membership is open to all persons interested CHAIRPERSONS OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE WORKGROUPS tred Care, Advanced Certificate in Training to support ADA’s cause of providing good and Assessment (ACTA), FAST Assessment, care for persons with dementia and also for Human Resource & Finance: Resource & Training Centre: Management of Behavioural & Psychological caregivers. The application form for member- Dr Seng Boon Kheng Dr Ng Li-Ling Symptoms in Dementia, Community Care ship can be downloaded from ADA’s website forums, Arts in Eldercare, and Unlocking The at www.alz.org.sg Day Care Centre: Dr Ong Pui Sim Residential Care: Chua Eng Chiang Secrets of Reversing Frailty.

ARTC conducted its first in-house WSQ- Corporate Governance accredited course for ADA staff, “Work with In compliance with the Code of Governance clients with dementia (CS-CSV-302E-2)”. The for Charities and Institutions of Public ADA MANAGEMENT TEAM four-day course was conducted by two in- Character, ADA is required to disclose its house trainers, and attended by 14 ADA staff reserves policy and annual remuneration of Chief Executive Officer Caregiver Support Centre from the Caregiver Support Centre. its key executives. Jason Foo Cai Suqi

The course was followed by a workplace- ADA’s policy for maintaining reserves are: Executive Director New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) based assessment, held during home-based • The setting up of new Centres for persons Theresa Lee Mary Lim Puay Cheng eldersit sessions, and at New Horizon Centres with dementia (Tampines and Toa Payoh). • Funding the operations of ADA and existing day care Centres Finance New Horizon Centre (Jurong Point) For academic upgrading, Ms Ong Boh Tan, • Funding new projects undertaken by ADA Yow Lin Chan Julaiha binte Mohd Rashid Staff Nurse of NHC (Tampines) completed her for the benefit of persons with dementia Bachelor of Nursing degree with SIM University and their caregivers Human Resource New Horizon Centre (Tampines) - University of Sydney under the Intermediate K T Tan Stephen Chan Yew Wei and Long Term Care – Upgrading Programme For the year ended 31 Mar 2016, the three sponsorship. highest-paid executives with annual remu- Resource & Training Centre New Horizon Centre (Toa Payoh) neration exceeding $100,000 each (which Koh Hwan Jing Maria Kung Guek Hon Ms Eunice Tan, Manager (Special Projects) was includes salaries, bonus and employer’s selected to attend the September 2015 run of Central Provident Fund contribution) were: Special Projects and Family of Wisdom (Tiong Bahru) the IMPACT Leadership Programme organised Family of Wisdom (Bendemeer) Chong Ying Ying by the Agency for Integrated Care. $100,000 to $200,000 : 2 Eunice Tan

A delegation of 7 staff members attended the $200,000 and above : 1 Service Development Corporate Communication 30th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Jocelyn Neo & Community Engagement Disease International from 15-18 April 2015 in Seow Lye Lok Perth, Australia. Prior to the Conference, ADA joined the delegation from the Agency for Integrated Care on a 2 days site visits to observe and learn from the residential care and day care facilities in Western Australia. 18 19 Visitors Volunteerism Alzheimer’s Disease Association LOCAL VISITORS As with previous years, we have seen an increase in volunteerism this financial year. A total of 1,019 volunteers are registered in Agency for Integrated Care our database as compared to 795 last year. Of those in our database, 180 individual volunteers have since actively Agape Village contributed their time and talents regularly in our events. These Volunteers conducting a sing-along session volunteers have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure for clients from NHC ( Bukit Batok) at a Park during the Saturday Asian Medical Foundation the smooth running of our events. They have played an essential Extension Programme. role in ensuring our every success by taking on multiple roles Bukit Batok Polyclinic such as befriending, being an outing guardian as well as helping

Alzheimer’s Disease Association us with administrative tasks during our many year-long events. Changi General Hospital - Department of Geriatric Medicine Here are some of our highlights: CHIJ – Toa Payoh Primary School This year, we have changed our volunteer orientation format Christalite Methodist Home slightly by adding a new volunteer- sharing component, where we invite experienced volunteers to share their experiences Le Care Pte Ltd with potential volunteers. This helps to motivate people and attracts suitable profiles to volunteer for the Association on a National Arts Council regular basis. Volunteers from Edrington Singapore serving clients at a tea break. National Council of Social Service One new volunteering activity that opened up this year was the need for helpers at our art therapy sessions which are now held National Parks Board at all our care Centres. Volunteers keen on the arts are given National University of Singapore – Industrial Architecture Design students varied roles to enrich the lives of our clients and caregivers. In the process, they can also learn about art therapy, which is often NTUC Health mistaken as just art and craft making. St Andrew’s Community Hospital – Community Therapy Services ADA has continued to maintain volunteerism partnerships with /Dept of Social Work several corporates. For example, staff from Bloomberg have been actively volunteering every month since 2014 in our Saturday St Luke’s Eldercare Extension Programme at our New Horizon Centre (Bukit Batok) engaging our clients in meaningful activities. We have also Volunteers from National Neuroscience Singapore General Hospital - Department of Geriatric Medicine established a new partnership with CN Yang Scholars Club from Institute and clients at the River Safari NTU to help out in the Extension programme. Tan Tock Seng Hospital – Department of Geriatrics, Family Medicine VOLUNTEER GROUPS OVERSEAS VISITORS Bloomberg L.P. Alzheimer’s Association – Japan Citibank N.A. Caritas Macau Edrington Singapore Pte Ltd Christian & Missionary Alliance Church Union Hong Kong Eisai (Singapore) Pte Ltd Glenn Rees, President, Alzheimer’s Disease International Prof Philip A. Rozario, Ph D, School of Social Work, Adelphi University Hwa Chong Institution South Bank University, London – Department of Occupational Therapy “Make a Card” Campaign University of Indonesia-Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital National Neuroscience Institute – Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine United World College South East Asia WULAN Indonesia

20 21 Lim Si Huan Pattiselanno David Jamias Tang Hon Keet, Derek Volunteers Alzheimer’s Disease Association Lim Siew Chin Paul Cheong Tang Tsui Theng, Crystalene INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS Lim Siew Choo, Rosa (Sr) Poh Sijie Tara Chin Huiming Lim Yun Ni, Rachel Pun Xian-Shu, Kate Tashika Liesel Fernandopulle Aloysius Clement Claris Tay Jetro Tull J. Roa Lindy Chia Quek Liqin Rae Tay Geck Keng, Amelia Aloysius Mok Kai Liang De Las Alas Pauline Joanne Lim Tze Chin Franchesa Loke Chua Yean Quek Shin Yi Teo Eng Teck, Gary Amanda Koh Chin Fern Joey Lee Gek Ling Look Woon Wei Quek Yue Feng Teo Sok Huang Anna Quek Chiew Kiang Dennis Ooi Jun Wei Jonathan Koh Qiong Hui Loraine Kesslar Rachael Lee Zhi Yi Teo Song Tee, Clive Alzheimer’s Disease Association Arthur Wu Dong Ding Joseph Moreira and Friends Lui (Ong), Regina Renuka Deraniyagala Teresa Chan Audrey Lee Doreen Yeo Julie Sng Malvika Bhatia Roger Lek Thanarajan Pramavathi Audrey Ling Doris Tay Kelvin Chew Mark Siong Theng, Judith Roshni Castelino Theresia Ivory Lisvanda Balan Saravanan Dr Kan See Mun Kenny Cheong Maurice Limuco Russell Ong Toh Poh Ling Benjamin Tan Elaine Toh Li Peng Knya Moy Geck Mayank Gurani S Vivek Anand Toh Shao Wei Betty Tan Ah Poh Elizabeth Lee Yi Wen Kua Zhong Jie Melissa Goh Sally Ang Uma Baskaran Bindu Singh Evonne Tay Chen Eng Kuah Siew Hiong Michelle Tan Minxuan Samantha Chan Shu Yi Victor Yap Boon Hui Han Fete Musicians Lam Kit Ying Muhammad Abdul Saw Hue Theng Vivian Tan Zi Yu Calvin Yeong Foo Sok Ying Lam Lai Yin Qavi Qadri Seah Sue Mei Wendy Wan Yi-cheng Castle 630 Galston Wong Lau Ee Hwee Nancy Ng nee Seah Sue Wei Bernice Wang Yinchu Chan Tuck Kay Giam Bee Choo Lau Hoong Yip, Andy Auw Chor Yong Chen Jee Keong Goh Jing Tian Lau Lye Chee, Joey Nancy Wilfred Serene Yah Jing Man Winnie Lee Peck Hoon Cheng Ruei Ying, Katherine Goh Kim Joo Laura Rodgers Ng Keat Siong Seth Teoh En Wong Peck Wei Cherry G. Dimalibot Graveaud Lucie Lee Jianliang, Warren Ng Seok Ling, Agnes Shanghai Bang Wong Yoong Kuan Chin Yu Len Ho Lai Mun Lee Jin Jie Ng Yeong Chyuan Sherry Chang Wong Yung Pine Chiok Ee Sern, Vincent Hong Anjin Lee Pui Chee Ng Yun Ying Cheryl Shirley Koh Yap Jia En Dr Chitra Krishnakumar Hong Liying Lee Sock Kuah Nee Yeo Ngai Hin Kwok Steven Yew Kwok Wai Ying Koei Ann (Melinda) Chiu Wai Leong Huimin Yu Nivedita Bharadwaj Sun Guangyu Zachary Daniel Tan Jun Hao Choe Kok Fai Patrick Irish Ong Lee Yi Ting Nur Syafiqah Binte Jamiah Surbhi Rastogi Zhang Luqi Chong Suan Ting, Estee Jane Seow Ah Kim Lee Yoke King, Betty Ong Hwee Sim, Doris Suzanne Ang Zhang Qianwen Chong Ying Jie Janelle Lye Lehani Rico Francisco Ong Jing Long Tan Hiok Hui, Daphne Choo Meng Kwee, Damien Jasmine Wong Huishan Leng Yen Li Ong Mei Hwei, Candice Tan Meng Kiang Choo Yuan Yuan Jason Cheong Junjie Liew, Denise Ong Shi Ying Tan Ming Hui Christina Kwok Mun Hang Jaylene Tan Lim Jingjie Ong Wei Pin, Vivian Tan Mui Gek, Judy Chua Soon Tiong, Benson Jennifer Lee Lim Mei Ling Pang Liqin Tan Wan Ying, Adeline Chua Suan Ngoh Jenny Wong Lim Peh Yi, Felicia Pang Shih Chin, Patricia Tan Yee Hwee

22 23 Chua Suet Kian Eugenia Yew Huo Boya Alzheimer’s Disease Association Donors & Sponsors Chung Kim Chua Evelyn Ho Idriaty Sabari INDIVIDUAL DONORS Chung Pei Zhen, Monica Feng Yi Chew Irish Ong Chiew Lan Cindy Chieng Fong Kim Chit Ivy Ng Aaron Poon Berlandier Cindy Anne Chew Sze Wan Craig S Dudsak Fong Qi Wei Jacky Chong Abigail Low Xiu Jun Bernadette Tan Chia Cai Yun Cynthia Quek Meng Leng Francis Wong Tai Yin Jamaliah Bte Laman Adam Dawes Gerard Bharath Kumar Rajagopalan Chia Chor Kheng Dan Marjanovic Galen Yeo Han Tung Janet Ling Agnes Ho Koon Yann Bob Yap Cheng Ghee Chia Lai Kuan Deepak Gupta Gallen Tan Jasmine Chew

Alzheimer’s Disease Association Agnes Lim Bradley Michael Levitt Chia Per Soon Delia Ng Gan Hong Tat Jason Foo Tiang Beng Ajinkya Dhavale Carrie Lee Chiah Hwee Seong Dellytania Setiawan George Christopher Jason Ng Ajit Hazra Chadialy Shahrukh Fardoon Chin Hoe Sung Dennis Chiuten George Goh Eng Geok Jayaram Alison Jeanne Alice Goh Song Gek Cham Wei Heong Chionh Chua Tee Diana Lee Sok Boon Geraldine Chua Jean Wan Alice Josephine Hopkins Chan Kong Seng Chloe Lim Dimpee Ajay Bali Gibbons, John Caleb Jennifer Lim Alice Lau Meng Hua Chan Siew Kheng Chng Swee Ho Dinesh Gang Goh Lay Lee Jessica Lee Foo Han Alicia Tan Peck Woon Chan Yoke Keng Choi Lean Teoh Dora Tay Goh Shiao Sing Shaun Jhana Lee Si Hui Alok Sethi Chang Eugene King Chong Chin Cheong Dr Adeline Chuo Mee Leh Goh Zhining Joanne Teo Alvin Chew Wye Kwong Chang Hu Yen Chong Hui Teng Dr Ang Peng Chye Guo Huiping Joanne Teo Jen Ai Ameeta Sequeira Chang Sook Mei Dr Chong Mei Sian Dr Ansgar Cheng Chi Chung Han Wenli Joel Chan Amy Thng Chang Su En Choo Chooi Fong Dr Lawrence Wong Hee Fook Foh Joey Au Andreas Handayanto Cheah Chee Mun Choo Jiahui Dr Mark Chan Peng Chew Hendro Santoso Johnnie Gan Andrew Koh Hue Boo Chee Yew Chung Choo Wee Fung Dr Ng Li Ling Heng Liang Choo Joshua Tan Ang Boon Kuan Chen Suhua Choong Foo Chung Dr Tan Weng Mooi Ho Chin Hock Judy Yeo Ah Eng Ang Kah Siok Chen Zhiyang, Dennis Chow Yeong Sheng Dr Robert Loh Choo Kiat Ho Fong Leng Justine Oh Ang Kok Beng, Kelvin Cheng Yeou Wee Dr Chow Yeow Leng Eden Cai Yuan Ho Geok Choo Kala Anandarajah Dr Ang Peng Tiam Cheng Yoke Ping Choy Cheng Leng Edmund N S Tie Ho Guan Long, Brian Kamil Ghazali Dr Ang Seng Bin Cheo Bee Bin Chris Prasojo Edwards Melissa Marie Ho Kar Meng Kang Siew Bee Arjun Jayaraman Cheong Aik Mun Christina Wong Yan Zhi Ee Ling Fong Ho Kwee Teng Karen Lam Au Ai Ti Joey Cheong Mun Kei, Kate Chu Choon Pang Elaina Foo Shirong Ho Pei Ying Kaushik Burman Aw Ai Leng Cheong Yin Ping Chu Hwa Ling Eleanor Eng Geok Yap Ho Shen Yuan Kee Wan Ling Bandi Praveen Kumar Cheryl Lee Xue Ling Chua Ai Gek Delia Emily Wong Ho Wen Ning Kek Ho Boon Barathan Cheryl Lim Chua Hong Da Eng Hsi Ko, Peter Hoo Ah Ngoh Kelvin Loh Kok Hong Barberousse Chew Aik Phon Chua Kim Heng Eng Lee Peng Huang Yuan Peng Kenneth Mealy Bas Linders Chew Chin Nam Chua Pei Pei Esther Ng Mui Hua Hui Kwun Heng Kenneth Ong Benjamin Cheong Chi Mun Chew Sing Seng, Margaret Chua Sher Li Eugene Lim Hui Ping Koo Kenny Tan

24 25 Kerh Cai Yuan Lee Poh Huat Lim Yan Zi Mei Lin Khoo Noel Situ Quek Xie Qiang Alzheimer’s Disease Association Kirby Khoo Kian Sim Lee Sharon Lim Zhiming Melissa Chan Noor Hayati Ahmad Quek Xiu Hui Knya Moy Geck Lee Tang Chee Lim Zi Ai Melissa Kwee Dr Noorhazlina Binte Ali Rajesh Achanta Ko Yee Hoon Lee Ting Hui Lim Zoo Heng Meya Yanger Walling Nyein Wathan Rajeev Singh

Donors & Sponsors Donors Koh Ai Gek Lee Ting Ting Lin Bing Shen Mi Toung Leung Chee Hang Oh Lee Yen Ramakrishnan Koh Gek King Lee Wei Cheang Lin Jia Hui Mi Trevor Taowei Oh Suan Kim, Linda Guruvayurappan Koh Hui Hwa Lee Wei Ming Lin Junlin Leslie Mike Devers Oh Yin Bee Ravindran Pandian Koh Hui Kian Lee Yew Kuan Lin WanXuan Minhaj Aslam Khan Ong Cher Yee Ricca Liu Koh Siak Him Lee Yew Tuck Lin Yong Wen Mohana Rani Suppiah Ong Jun Lin Rico Bisao Catilo Koh Sui Li, Natalie Lee Yih Chyi Ling Xing Yi Molly Lim Ong Li Fang Rish Tamilrajan Koh Tiam Seng Lee Ying Boey Liu Jiangang Mowe Nicholas Ong Pei Chi Robin Pho George Delaney Koo Zhi Xuan Lee Yong Jie Liu Pui Ling, Jennifer Dr Ong Pui Sim Rosemarie Ovejera Bagayan Koushik Radhakrishnan Len Sio Cheng Loh Chun Shyong, Kelvin Nandini Balaji Chikrale Ong Seng Gee Ruth Li Jialin Kwan Ken Yong Li Yiu Po Loh Hong Yi Narayanan Ramachandran Ong Siew Hoon S Shivaprased Naik Kwok Karen Lian Lay Hui Loh Mui Ling, Felicia Nat D. Natraj Ong Sze Ling Sally Ho Kylie Tan Lian Zheng Wen Loh Seng Hong Natalie Wong Zheng Ya Ong Yeow Chan Sam Han (Luo Cheng Feng) Lam Heng Thong Liang Te Shan Neo Aik Hoon Pablo Espinel Samson Justiniano Lam Hock Choon Lieu Ooi Lan Lok Yek Soon Neo Geok Huwe Patsy Goh Sandeep Kothari Lau Siang Kiang Liew Ling Hwei Loi Chee Keong, Richard Ng Aik Tat Paul Teoh Sandra Phung Lee Bon Hian Lim Ai Shin Long Tian Ching Ng An Qi Pauline Han Say Pui Yen Lee Chieh Ying Lim Boon Leong Loo Kuen Feng Ng Choon Huay Pearleen Tan Ching Yen Scott McGill Lee Chun Wei Lim Chee Kiat, Kenneth Loo Nicolette Ng Chwee Gek Peck Soo San Scully Brynley Gerard William Lee Foo Kheong Lim Chui Geok (Lin Cuiyu) Loo Qingwen Jean Ng Hwee Leng Peh Kian Wee Scully Debra Theresa Lee Huai Tian Lim Eng Peng Loo Yen Peng Ng Kah Gui Penagaram Seah Chee Huang Venkatesan Sriram Lee Hui Ting Lim Ghim Choon Low Poh Ling Ng Kia Jin Seah Lay Hoon Lee Jia Yi Lim Gui Jing Lui Suit Cheng Ng Kit Lin Png Yee Cheng See Su Chen Lee Kah Ngo Lim Jing Yi Lynette Khoo Ng Kwee Song Poh Boon Keong Sendaya Halim Lee Kee Leon, Jason Lim Juat Kiong M Abdul Samad Ng Lay Hong Poon Kum Seng Seow Mei Fang Lee Kwai Kheong Lim Phuay Eng M.A. Ravi Kumar Ng Mei Mei Poon Yee Way Serene Lim Hui Lian Lee Kwang Meng Lim Tang Hong Maninderjit Kaur Ng Meow Ling Priscilla Chan Shamim Anwar Lee Lee Sian Lim Teck Chai, Danny Marasigan Ma. Eloisa Ng Sue Huey Quay Chew Eng Shamim Hasanali Dhilawaja Luz Cabarlo Lee Liliang Lim U-Lee, Synthia Nicholas Cho Quek Choon Siang Shan Shan Yap Lee Mooi Lim Dr Lim Wee Shiong Mark Nickerson Nicholas Wong Yu Quan Quek Li Huan Shanker Kaul Lee Peng Cheong, John Lim Xin Yi, Cher Mccabe Adam John Nicolli Chan Quek Shiyun Shanker Chaudhuri

26 27 Sharifha Khadijah Tan Khye Hock, Vincent Teong Hui Hwang Won Juan Juan Valerie Yong Mei Ling Alzheimer’s Disease Association Sia Tze Ming Tan Kim Seng Terence Teo Wong Choon Yuan Yuan Peng Huang Shishir Singh Tan Kok Siang, Gary Tey Kaida Wong Hin Young Yvonne Loh Su Peng Silvia Juliana Tarazona Tan Liew Cheng Tham Tuck Wah, Richard Wong Kim Loong, Jackson Zhang Jialing, Margaret

Donors & Sponsors Donors Sim Po Kia Tan Mee Hong Thng Kok Wai Wong Liping, Florence Zhang Ke Er Sim Wei-En Tan Meng Kiang Thng Sok Lian, Shirley Wong Mee Fong Zhang PengChi Sisca Candra Tan Muay Muay Thomas Goh Toh Wee Wong Mee Lin Zheng ZhiYuan Sim Wei-En Tan Pei San Tiew Hui Min, Sara Wong Mei Lin Zou YuXiang Sng Hwee Lee, Agnes Tan Pei Ying Tiew Mun Yun, Cynthia Wong Mun Hoong, Mark Zubin Dastoor Soh Mei Yan Tan Poh Lian, Phyllis Tin Keng Seng Wong Sooh Bin, Monica Soh Yee How Tan Puay Shian Tong Duai Hui Wong Weng San Sripriya Ranganathan Tan Seet Koh Tong Jia Yun Wong Weng Teng Stephanie Lee Ming Fei Tan Shien Ming Tracy Tan Wong Yoon Hsie Steve Lalla Tan Siew Chin Trisha Tham Yap Ching Loong Lan Subramanian Venkataraman Tan Sing Ying Dr Tsao Wai Sheng, Yap Choon Ching Mary Ann Sudhakar Kumar Tan Siok Tze, Jennifer Yap Swee Mee Sudhir Mallegowda Tan Suat Cheng Tsun Khee, Albert Ye YanJia Sukphanee Tachavatchara Tan Yan Mui Tung Swee Kim Yeap Ai May Sum Yoke Chan Tan Yew Kum Tye Beng Hong Yeap Lam Kheng Sunil Kanajia Tang Chee Weng Ullas Thippur Puttaswamy Yeo Chiu Ping Suresh Kumar Tang Ee Lan, Shirley Veronica Lim Yeo Ee Ling, Irene Suzana Slemat Tan-Tay Keng Chin, Reginald Victor Teo Yeo Eng Heng Tai Jia Ching Tay Bee Gek, Laura Vijay Vishwanath Yeo Eng Huat Tai Mun Wah Tay Chin Aye, Anthony Vinod Parsram Dadlani Yeo Hock Huat Tam Chee Chong Tay Puay Cheng Vishal Mudgal Yeo Mui Khim Tan Annie Tee Hongji Vishal Vinodchandra Yeo Shu Yi, Donna Ghariwala Tan Beng Tian Tee Si Ying, Angela Yeo Siok Peng Tan Boon Ya Teh U Lin Voo Kiang Tien Yeo Ying Ying Tan Cheng Soon Teo Bee Chiong Wee Choo Boo Yeow Ah Moh Tan Chye Teck, Kelvin Teo Chee Kheong Wee Kee Fong Yip Kit Fong, Monica Tan Guan Hiang Teo Eng Hock Wee Lynn Tze Yip Lai Mei, Sharon Tan Hiang Lee Teo Hsi Leang Wee Teow Kee Yong Khong Yoong, Mark Tan Kah Tong, Paul Teo Jia Wen Wellian Wiranto Yong Kon Yoon Tan Khuan Seng Teo Wei Ling William Tay Beng Chye Yong Li Ling

28 29 CORPORATE DONORS The Community Foundation of Singapore Viva Industrial Trust Management – Donation from William & Mary Bird Fund Alzheimer’s Disease Association Accordia Golf Trust Management Pte Ltd Loh & Loh Construction (Private) Limited Wee Poh Construction Co (Pte) Ltd Ageing Asia Pte Ltd – Art of Joy Project Lundbeck Singapore Pte Ltd The Shaw Foundation Windworkz: The Big Band Amara Hotel Properties Pte Ltd Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd – The Singapore Ireland Fund Wong Partnership LLP Play it Forward Charity Run 2015

Donors & Sponsors Donors Bloomberg L.P. The Singapore Island Country Club YHI Corporation (S) Pte Ltd Bruno Art Group Pte Ltd Master Card Touch Family Services Limited Canon Singapore Pte Ltd Merck Pte Ltd Tridex Pte Ltd Care Visions Singapore Pte Ltd Ministry of SilverLining Pte Ltd Charities Aid Foundation Moey & Yuen Advocates & Solicitors CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) National Neuroscience DONORS-IN-KIND Institute of Singapore Chuan Pictures Pte Ltd The following organisations and individuals have been very generous in supporting ADA’s New Horizon Centres via the donation of food items and groceries (food hampers, mooncakes, Concept:Magic Ngai Chin Construction Pte Ltd biscuits, tarts, muffins, breads, mineral water bottles, fruits, chocolates and many more items) and various household supplies such as washing detergents. Crossland Marketing (2000) Pte Ltd Parthnon Derivatives Pte Ltd We would like to thank the following donors for their kindness and support: DN & Associates Executive Search Pte Ltd Premium Automobiles Pte Ltd EW Ginseng & Herbs Pte Ltd PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP INDIVIDUAL DONORS CORPORATE Eye Lighting Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Primetrade Pte Ltd Adrian Ng Loh Eng Kiat DONORS-IN-KIND Flexi-Tec Electrical Pte Ltd Ram Pacific Pte Ltd Agnes Yee Mei Tuck Loi Chang June The Boys’ Brigade Formbilt Engineering Construction RCI Asia Pacific Singapore Alan Chu Maureen Ho Dignity Kitchen Andy Lau Michelle Ang G K Goh Holdings Ltd Running Lab Pte Ltd Annie Lim Molly Lim Edrington Singapore Galaxy Insurance Consultants Pte Ltd Salesforce.com Singapore Pte Ltd Pte Ltd Chan Kwee Neo Ng Li Ling (Dr) Goldbell Engineering Pte Ltd See Decoration Material Supply Pte Ltd Chew Siew Wei Ng Yong Hui Food From The Heart Harry’s International Pte Ltd Singapore Pools Pte Ltd Christina Kwok Nishananthi Hillgrove Secondary School Hermitage Quality Wines Pte Ltd Singapore Power Ltd Chua Siew Suan Paul and Mei Teo Davina Hok Peter Lai Lianhua Primary School Hillgrove Secondary School Singapore Totalisator Board Dick Lee Prem Anand Residents Committee – Homekeeper International Pte Ltd Singapore United Estates (Pte) Ltd Doris Koh Sandy Woo Toa Payoh Central HSK Investment Pte Ltd St Joseph’s Institution International Evelyn Yap Saemah Binte Parjo Zone 5 Inprodec Associates (S) Pte Ltd Sun Holdings Ltd Jeffery Pang Stella Quek Royal Park Hotel Jessie Neo Silvi Silvi Jebsen & Jessen Technology (S) Pte Ltd SymAsia Singapore Fund Slappy Cakes Jessica Ang Sr Linda Sim Tian Yuan KAPPS Consulting Pte Ltd Tatsu Teppanyaki Pte Ltd Jocelyn Neo Sin Yoke Lin Vegetarian Food Kreston David Yeung PAC The Singapore Island Country Club Karen Tan Tan Ah Puay We Care For Life Landmark Plastics Pte Ltd The Community Foundation of Singapore Katherine Ng Tan Hsiu Li – Donation from Kwan Im Thong Hood Koong Chee Seng Tan See Peng LC & T Builder (1971) Pte Ltd Cho Temple Fund Lau Lay Choo Too Ching Tim Learn Well International The Community Foundation of Singapore – Lee Keen Man Tu Kwee Chang Lee Foundation Donation from PocketMath Community Fund Lim Hui Mei Wong Kar Yin Lim Hwee Er 30 31 CORPORATE INFORMATION DEMENTIA CARE CENTRES Registered Name 10 Tips For A Healthy Brain: Alzheimer’s Disease Association Alzheimer’s Disease Association NEW HORIZON CENTRE (TOA PAYOH) Registered Address Blk 157 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 Blk 157 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #01-1195 #01-1195 Reducing Dementia Stress Singapore 310157 Singapore 310157 Tel: 6353 8734 Fax: 6353 8518 Tel: 6353 8734 Fax: 6353 8518 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.alz.org.sg EAT WELL Mind your diet HEALTH FOR LIFE NEW HORIZON CENTRE 01 Eat a balanced and healthy 06 Mind your health (BUKIT BATOK) diet with sufficient vitamins. If you develop health problems ROS Registered Number Include more fruits and such as high blood pressure,

Alzheimer’s Disease Association 142/90 WEL Blk 511 Bukit Batok Street 52 vegetables in your diet. cholesterol or obesity, seek #01-211 Reduce salt and sugar intake. treatment early and be Date Established Singapore 650511 Stick to a low-fat and low- compliant with your saturated-fat diet containing medication regimen. Change 31 Dec 1990 Tel: 6565 9958 Fax: 6565 2257 foods such as fish and soya. your lifestyle towards good Email: [email protected] health by eating right and Constitution MOVE YOUR BODY staying mentally and 02 Mind your body physically active. Society NEW HORIZON CENTRE Physical exercise will keep (TAMPINES) the blood flowing, and may MEASURE ALL Charity Registration Number Blk 362 Tampines Street 34 encourage the growth of fresh 07 Mind the numbers 0902 #01-377 brain cells. Get regular exercise. Keep your body mass index Singapore 520362 Try brisk walking, jogging, (BMI), blood pressure, swimming, ‘tai-chi’, dancing cholesterol and sugar levels Charity Registration Date Tel: 6786 5373 Fax: 6784 9587 or yoga – anything that gets within acceptable levels. 21 Sep 1992 Email: [email protected] the body moving and the Go for regular medical heart pumping. check-ups and reviews.

IPC Registration Number NEW HORIZON CENTRE CHALLENGE YOUR MIND KNOW THE LIMITS IPC 000304 (JURONG POINT) 03 Mind your mind 08 Mind your habits 1 Jurong West Central 2 Keep your brain active through Avoid unhealthy lifestyle IPC Registration Date #04-04 activities that require some habits. Limit smoking or mental stimulation. Try to try to quit. Learn to restrict 3 Sep 1993 Jurong Point Shopping Centre challenge your brain daily. alcohol intake. Lead a Singapore 648886 Read. Write. Do crossword- sensible lifestyle. Reduce UEN Number Tel: 6790 1650 Fax: 6790 1521 or jigsaw-puzzles. Play card stress and have sufficient S91SS0018J Email: [email protected] games. Take a course. hours of sleep. Learn a new skill. WATCH OUT Auditor Family of Wisdom Centre CONNECT WITH OTHERS 09 Mind your safety 04 Mind the importance of Take precautions to avoid Kreston David Yeung PAC (Bendemeer) social interaction head injuries and falls. 72 Bendemeer Road Interact and communicate with Belt up in the car. Keep CENTRES #05-29 your family members, friends, your house clutter-free. ADA Resource & Training Centre (ARTC) Luzerne Building and neighbours. Engage Always wear safety gear 70 Bendemeer Road Singapore 339941 yourself in social and leisure (e.g. a helmet when cycling) activities. Be a volunteer; to protect your head from #06-02 Luzerne Building Tel: 6291 6268 Fax: 6291 6260 join a club or go travelling. serious injury in any Singapore 339940 Email: [email protected] sports activity. Tel: 6293 9971 Fax: 6293 3438 HEART OF THE MATTER 05 Mind your heart TAKE ACTION NOW FAMILY OF WISDOM CENTRE What is good for the heart 10 Mind what happens Caregiver Support Centre (TIONG BAHRU) is also good for the brain. tomorrow 70 Bendemeer Road, 298 Tiong Bahru Road Live healthily to avoid Reduce your risk of developing #03-02A Luzerne Building #10-05 contracting heart disease, dementia by constantly high blood pressure, diabetes raising your awareness of Singapore 339940 Central Plaza and stroke, which are all risk new findings about Tel: 6389 5121 Fax: 6293 6631 Singapore 168730 factors of dementia. dementia prevention. Dementia Helpline: 6377 0700 Tel: 6593 6440 Fax: 6593 0615 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] *References: Alzheimer’s Association, ‘Maintain your Brain: Brain Health Tips’ 32 Alzheimer’s Australia, ‘Mind your Mind’ 70 Bendemeer Road | #06-02 Luzerne Building | T: 6293 9971 | F: 62933438 FB: www.facebook.com/alz.org.sg | Email: [email protected] URL: www.alz.org.sg