Forget Us Not Handbook in English and Mandarin

Submitted by PatientsEngage on 28 April 2016

PatientsEngage is happy to support 'Forget Us Not', a joint initiative by Lien Foundation and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. They have put together this guide in English and Mandarin to help persons with dementia live dignified lives. This is part of the plan to build Dementia-Friendly Communities in Singapore.

The 'Forget Us Not' initiative will foster a kampong spirit where we come together to help one another. The information and tools in this guide is only a first step. If you would like to do more in support of dementia-friendly community in Singapore, check out www.forgetusnot.sg

Before you download, you need to register and answer a few questions so we can better understand the needs of the community.

Read here: 10 Tips on Communicating with a Person with Dementia

 

 

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Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Dementia
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