Other films in A Singapore Dementia Story include the comedy-drama Really? by Jenny Ng, the animated short Two Ways To Forget, starring Suhaimi Yusof, and the thriller The Last Thread, starring veteran actor A Panneeirchelvam.
Presented by philanthropic house Lien Foundation and social service agency Dementia Singapore, A Singapore Dementia Story will have two public screenings on Jan 31 at Tembusu Canopy, located on the third level of Temasek Shophouse.
Those interested can sign up for complimentary tickets via this website, once the registration link goes live on Jan 26.
In a statement, Bryan Tan, CEO of Dementia Singapore, said: “Dementia affects everyone differently, depending on the type of dementia in question, the severity of the diagnosis, and by the person’s overall health. But we often forget that it also has a complex and wide-ranging effect on family members, caregivers, and friends, as well as our healthcare system, and society at large.
“Greater empathy is the cornerstone of a dementia-inclusive society because it fosters the understanding, respect, and connection necessary to bridge divides. And we believe it can be realised through skilled storytelling.”
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Presented by philanthropic house Lien Foundation and social service agency Dementia Singapore, A Singapore Dementia Story will have two public screenings on Jan 31 at Tembusu Canopy, located on the third level of Temasek Shophouse.
Those interested can sign up for complimentary tickets via this website, once the registration link goes live on Jan 26.
In a statement, Bryan Tan, CEO of Dementia Singapore, said: “Dementia affects everyone differently, depending on the type of dementia in question, the severity of the diagnosis, and by the person’s overall health. But we often forget that it also has a complex and wide-ranging effect on family members, caregivers, and friends, as well as our healthcare system, and society at large.
“Greater empathy is the cornerstone of a dementia-inclusive society because it fosters the understanding, respect, and connection necessary to bridge divides. And we believe it can be realised through skilled storytelling.”
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