Publications
Reports by Alzheimer’s Disease International
The 15 Asia-Pacific member organisations of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) agreed at their meeting in Singapore in May 2005, to commission a report that would draw the attention of governments, international organisations and aid agencies to the dementia epidemic and the threat that it posed to public health systems.
"Dementia in the Asia Pacific Region: The Epidemic is Here" Report ![]()
"Dementia in the Asia Pacific Region: The Epidemic is Here" Executive Summary ![]()
On an annual basis, ADI publishes The World Alzheimer Report which meant to provide the latest updates relating to dementia. Particularly, the latest report in 2010 provides the clearest, most comprehensive global picture yet of the economic impact of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
World Alzheimer Report 2010: The Global Economic Impact of Dementia![]()
World Alzheimer Report 2010: The Global Economic Impact of Dementia – Executive Summary![]()
World Alzheimer Report 2011: The benefits of early diagnosis and intervention – Executive Summary![]()
Report by All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
In December 2010 the APPG on Dementia announced that it would undertake an inquiry into how to make the best use of the resources currently spent on dementia while at the same time improving outcomes for people with dementia and carers.
Report by Ministry of Health
In Singapore, the Ministry of Health regularly reviews the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the various fields in healthcare sector, so as to ensure that care within the sector is constantly advancing. A manual on Clinical Practices Guidelines for dementia was developed in 2007.
Diagnosis & Assessment
For people with dementia and their families, an early diagnosis has many advantages. Seek help from a doctor for an assessment and diagnosis.
Understanding Dementia
Dementia describes the effects of certain conditions and diseases on a person’s mental ability, personality and behaviour.
Living With Dementia
People with memory loss and confusion exhibit challenging behaviours because the disease has caused changes within the brain.







