Lean on faith, not fear
The diagnosis of breast cancer in August 2025 came as no surprise since my mother had had it 26 years earlier. What shook my world was the three operations I had in quick succession and the ups and downs which followed.
Caring for a loved one with dementia: How day care made a difference
Six years after Mr Wong retired from driving a taxi, his family began noticing troubling changes in his behaviour—from emotional outbursts and a fixation on certain clothes to repeatedly asking the same questions. The changes were particularly difficult for his wife, a homemaker and his primary caregiver.
Cancer, faith and the family he almost lost
When Juliana Leong’s phone lit up with a message from her younger brother, Kenneth, in the family group chat, she was surprised. For decades, Kenneth had kept his distance from the family. He rarely attended gatherings, stayed silent in family chats, and quietly lived life on his own.
Yet I Will Not Forget You: Can the Church Faithfully Remember People with Dementia?
In Singapore today, dementia is quietly becoming a reality for many families. According to the 2023 Well-being of the Singapore Elderly (WiSE) study conducted by the Institute of Mental Health, one in 11 people aged 60 and above in Singapore lives with dementia.
Caring for those living with dementia: How Yong-en’s person-centred approach brings dignity and hope
At Yong-en Care Centre’s Dementia Day Care in Chinatown, staff go beyond clinical care to honour each client’s story, support weary caregivers, and create moments of joy and connection for those living with dementia.
Faith and memory: Christian reflections on dementia
There can be no doubt that in the past few decades, great strides have been made in increasing the overall public awareness of mental health issues such as dementia. This is in no small measure due to the efforts of governments, non-government organisations and advocacy groups.
Building a dementia-inclusive church—here’s why and how
Have sudden changes in the behaviour of someone you are close to left you feeling bewildered, frustrated or angry? This new book by Rev Dr Leow Wen Pin, Yet I Will Not Forget You: Nurturing a Dementia-Inclusive Church, might be able to help you recognise dementia.