If a caregiver suspects Alzheimer's disease, seek help from a doctor for assessment, selecting one who specialised in the elderly assessment clinics are available in Alexandra Hospital, Changi General Hospital, Institute of Mental Health, national University Hospital & Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Try to learn more about the disease, There are educational & training classes conducted by voluntary welfare organisations.
Community resources for caregivers..you can also find out about the specialised services available in the community, the Alzheimer's disease Association provides education & support services to people with dementia & their caregivers. Tsao Foundation provides training & workshop for caregivers. SAGE..
Singapore Action Group of Elders..offers a hot line to call for problems concerning the elderly. Day care centres catering specifically to dementia sufferers are also available to provide day activity programmes in the community. Examples would be apex harmony lodge, new horizon centre, sunlove day centre & swami home...Seeking professional advice...book an appointment for psychiatric consultation.
