Three care homes take in nocturnally active dementia patients, to give their caregivers a break. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Mrs Angela Cheong was at a loss as to what to do when her father, who has had dementia for 10 years, started displaying bizarre behaviours daily from about late afternoon to 9pm in early 2020.
“It made me very scared and stressed at home, because you would not know what would trigger him. A method of coaxing him today might not work tomorrow. So it’s like I had to tiptoe while at home,” said Mrs Cheong, adding that she would have to rush home from her work at a lighting manufacturer to take care of her father.
Mr Cheong’s condition tapered off in the beginning of 2022, after his doctor prescribed medication to help him cope with sundowning. The initiative has benefited more than 10 clients since it began in December 2019. The pilot was temporarily suspended in early 2020 due to Covid-19, but resumed in phases from late 2021 and has been fully operational since October 2022.
The caregivers can decide when and how frequently they want to send their loved ones to the programme, depending on the families’ needs. Transport is also provided if needed.Dementia Singapore taps OneService app to help families find loved ones who go missing Activities include cognitive, sensory and reminiscence experiences, such as colouring, puzzles and games. Care staff will tailor activities according to clients’ interests, which can include mahjong or singing.
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