The odds are not in our favour ….

Successful retirement living

Did you know that 3% of people aged 65–74, 17% of people aged 75–84 and 32% of people aged 85 or older have Alzheimer’s dementia?

It is therefore estimated that by 2030, approximately 152,000 Singaporeans above the age of 60 will suffer from dementia. This translates to one in every ten individuals in this age group. Unfortunately, dementia has no known cure, which means that the only approach to managing the condition is to delay its onset and slow its progression.

While dementia is a complex condition that affects different aspects of a person’s cognitive and physical abilities, activities in the following four key areas have proven to manage this condition:

• Cognitive stimulation activities involve exercises that challenge the brain and improve cognitive function. Examples of cognitive stimulation activities include puzzles, memory games, word games, reading, and engaging in social activities that require mental effort such as learning a new skill or language.
• Fine motor skills refer to the small movements that we make with our hands and fingers, such as picking up small objects or writing. Fine motor skill activities are designed to help individuals with dementia maintain their dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Examples of fine…