Some useful information / contacts for pungollians living with elderly.

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Managing sleep in Dementia.

The Alzheimer's Disease Association
Blk 157, Lorong 1, Toa Payoh, #01-1195

Sometimes organised talks to cater for the above.

Homes specialised to cater for Dementia patients. in our GRC.

1. Apex Harmony Lodge
    10, Pasir Ris Walk
    Off Pasir Ris Drive 3

2. New Horizon Centre, Tampines Polyclinics,
   1, Tampines Street 4 ( level 3 )
   Tel 67865373.

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Massage for the Elderly: A Comforting Touch 
 
More than just a luxurious treat, massage is also a therapeutic remedy that is well-suited for the elderly.
 
Organising CC:    PUNGGOL 21 CC
Venue:             ACTIVITY GROUP ROOM    Date: 18-Oct-08
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM

   

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How to spot Dementia signs in the elderly relatives.

1. Recently learnt information are forgotten.
2. Face difficulties in making phone calls.
3. Forget simple words, their speeches were hard to understand.
4.Getting lost in the neignbourhood.
5. Does'nt know date and time, confused about morning, afternoon and night.
6. Misplace things in the home.
7. Having sudden mood swings, imagine things, suspicion, paranoia, hallucinations.

Early detection can prevent further degeneration.

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Caregivers Week.

The Asian Women's Welfare Association Centre for caregivers will be launching Caregivers week from 25 Oct. to 1 Nov. 2008 . A two day caregivers fair will be held on 25 oct. and 26 oct. 2008 at HDB Hub Mall in Toa Payoh.

The purpose of the exhibition is to raise public awareness and interest on caregiving issues.