Do I Have Dementia? (Talk with Optional Screening)

Important Notice

This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/.

About the Programme

Due to our rapidly ageing population, by 2030, 1 in 4 people in Singapore will be 65 years and above, with an estimated 80,000 people who will be living with dementia. While dementia is an individual condition, its impact is much wider reaching, often affecting loved ones as well as society as a whole. 

This talk will help you understand the effects of dementia and explore how to detect it early. At the end of the session, there will be an optional short screening for dementia, which is only available to those aged 60 and above. Participants of the screening will need to bring their NRIC, and share their age and education level during the process. 

This programme is organised in collaboration with O’Joy Limited. 

Disclaimer: All content and advice shared during the programme are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

About the Speaker: Dr Chew Yat Peng is a registered counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling and a registered social worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers. She began her career in social services in 2001 and joined O’Joy Limited in 2009. She is currently a Principal Counsellor and Social Worker at O’Joy, providing counselling and clinical case management services for older persons and their caregivers, as well as for adults with mental health issues. Dr Chew also trains and supervises volunteer para-counsellors who pay regular home visits and provide psycho-emotional support to older persons and their caregivers.  
 

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·       NLB Mobile App Users – go.gov.sg/toyl-evbm

·       Desktop Users – go.gov.sg/toyl-evbd

About Time of Your Life

Organised by the National Library Board, the Time of Your Life (TOYL) features informative talks, creative workshops, learning communities and resources for those aged 50 and above. Covering a wide range of topics such as Digital, Careers, Sustainability, Arts & Wellness, start your learning journey with us today. Visit https://go.gov.sg/toyl for the full programme listing and check out our dedicated publication at https://go.gov.sg/50plusmag.

Please note the following:

· All participants are required to register for a ticket. Each ticket admits 1 person only. Please present your ticket when you enter the library and the event venue.

· Arrive 10 mins before the session commences. Seats of late attendees may be given to those in the waitlist.

· NLB reserves the right to deny entry to participants who do not abide by the ground rules.

· Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken.

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