Dementia Care
About Dementia Care
What is Dementia?
Dementia is a condition which involves loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is typically caused by abnormal brain changes.
These changes trigger a decline in thinking skills, also known as cognitive abilities, severe enough to impair daily life and independent function. They also affect behaviour, feelings and relationships.
What are the signs and symptoms of dementia?
- Memory loss
- Difficulty performing familiar tasks
- Problem with language
- Disorientation to time and place
- Poor or impaired judgement
- Problem keeping track of things
- Misplacing things
- Changes in mood and behaviour
- Trouble with images and spatial relationships
- Withdrawal from work or social activities
Our Holistic Dementia Care Services
At St Luke’s Hospital, patient care is holistic, coordinated and individualised. There is also continuity of care from inpatient, to outpatient and even in the community.
Medical Care
- Medical assessment
- Prescription of medications to aid with behaviour, memory and mood
- Nutritional assessment
Nursing Care
- Caregiver training
- Feeding
- Skin care
- Toileting
Rehabilitation Care
Physiotherapy
- Exercises to work on walking, strength, balance, aerobic activity and flexibility to help in regaining functions
- Pain-relieving techniques
- Caregiver training and prescription of mobility aid upon discharge
Occupational Therapy
- Retraining on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- Allow patients to participate in meaningful activities
- Prescription of suitable specialised equipment to maximise independence
- Home modification
- Caregiver training on behavioural techniques and activities to engage patients such as doll therapy, gardening, life book and Namaste Care
Speech Therapy
- Swallowing and communication assessment and intervention
- Caregiver training on swallowing management
- Music Therapy
- Art Therapy
Dietetic Services
- Assess nutritional status
- Nutritional counselling and recommendation of dietary interventions
St Luke’s Community Clinic
- Regular medical consultations
- Prescription of medications to aid with behaviour, memory and mood
- Holistic care for all stages of dementia
Day Rehabilitation Centre
Rehabilitation care
Physiotherapy
- Exercises to work on walking, strength, balance, aerobic activity and flexibility to help in regaining functions
- Pain-relieving techniques
- Caregiver training and prescription of mobility aid upon discharge
Occupational Therapy
- Retraining on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- Allow patients to participate in meaningful activities
- Prescription of suitable specialised equipment to maximise independence
- Home modification
- Caregiver training on behavioural techniques and activities to engage patients such as doll therapy, gardening, life book and Namaste Care
Speech Therapy
- Swallowing and communication assessment and intervention
- Caregiver training on swallowing management
Home Care
For clients who are home-bound, our home care services bring healthcare to you, through Home Medical, Home Nursing and Home Therapy services.
GymTonic
- St Luke’s Hospital is a provider of Gym Tonic, a strength-training programme which aims to help seniors extend their independence and functional years.
Care Coordination Services
Work with patients and their loved ones on care plan and coordination of services
Dementia Go-To-Point
St Luke’s Hospital plays a role in building a dementia friendly community by raising awareness about dementia and by serving as a “safe return” point where members of the public can bring PWDs who are unable to identify themselves or find their way home.
Medical Social Work Services
- Psychosocial care to our patients and their families
- Education & counselling for psychosocial and emotional issues
- Application of financial assistance schemes
- Linkages to community support service
Pastoral Care Services
- Provide a comforting presence and emotional support for patients and their families
Admissions & Appointments
Inpatient Admissions:
referral@stluke.org.sg or 6895 3290
Day Rehabilitation Centre:
drc@stluke.org.sg or 6895 3205
Home care:
hcs@stluke.org.sg or 6895 3204
