“Dementia is a complex field with a lot of unknowns. Our existing team of staff will have to engage in continuous learning to provide quality care” – Ms Soh Mee Choo, CEO of Apex Harmony Lodge

Read more about how AHL worked with NACE to develop On-The-Job Training Blueprints to facilitate learning for our staff. This in turn allows trained staff to provide quality for On-The-Job Training.

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With a vibrant social environment, Mdm Tang Swee Moy unleashes her fullest potential

When Mdm Tang Swee Moy was first admitted to the Lodge, she was frail and weak due to medical complications, months of hospitalisation and constant change of environments. Her body mass index (BMI) plummeted to an unhealthy 14.7 kg/m². Based on Mdm Tang’s rich life history, the care staff worked together to nurse Mdm Tang back to health physically, mentally and emotionally.

As World Alzheimer's Month draws to a close, we look back fondly at our first physical Alzheimer's Action Day after two years.

Despite a life of hardships, Mdm Lim Siow Eng's caring and thoughtful nature shines through.

As a young lady, Mdm Lim had lived through a tumultuous and challenging life, but she never succumbed to her circumstances. When faced with problems, she remained strong, preferring to focus on what she could do to make the best of her situation. Despite her hardy nature, Mdm Lim is one of the most gentle and jovial residents in the Lodge’s Periwinkle Home.

Read how Mr Amdan is meaningfully engaged at the Lodge through the environmental design

Mr Amdan has held various positions previously, including being a Taekwondo instructor, serving in the police force, and even a bodyguard. He was highly independent but it took him some time to settle into the Lodge. Initially, he struggled with aggressive tendencies when his needs were not met in a timely manner. With time, he has come to embrace a new lifestyle at the Lodge.