The Alzheimer's Disease Association (ADA) was formed in 1990 as a result of growing concern for the needs of people with dementia and their families. ADA is a voluntary welfare organization and is made up of caregivers, professionals and all who are interested in dementia. The ADA provides the following services: - Day care for the elderly with dementia at our New Horizon Centres : - Transportation service to attend the New Horizon Centres - Physiotherapy and occupational therapy - Information and Referral - Support Group for carers in English, Mandarin and Malay - Counselling for carers - Training programmes on dementia care - Public education - Resource library - Attachment for nursing, medical and social work students at New Horizon Centres for practical training Our Vision Working towards a dementia free tomorrow and better dementia care today Our Mission Provide quality care for people with dementia and carers, promote research and programmes for dementia prevention Our Core Values Compassion Commitment Creativity Dedication Integrity
Our
Objectives
To increase the quality and quantity of care services for the elderly with dementia To increase the number of services
for the elderly with dementia by being a model for other
organisations to follow and learn from
To increase families' abilities
to cope with and continue caring for their elderly with
dementia To manage and support Centres
for the elderly with dementia To increase opportunities for
the teaching and training of psychogeriatrics for personnel
caring for the elderly Our Management Committee 2009/2010 The Association’s 19th Annual General Meeting was held on 20 May 2009. The following members were elected:
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