UWCSEA East - Dementia Service Training by Ruby PSILLIDES https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td Building Capacity within our Students en-us 2021-02-22 10:07:45 UTC 2023-05-17 19:25:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://sg.kidlander.com/wp-content/uploads/media/89/18789/UWC_TAMPINES.jpg Now watch this psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225716268 How does this deepen your understanding of dementia?]]> 2021-02-22 10:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225716268 Ask yourself... psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225718539 ...what do you think of when you hear the word 'dementia'?]]> 2021-02-22 10:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225718539 Building Empathy psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225726862 Dementia is NOT a part of normal ageing. It is a condition that causes progressive intellectual decline leading to increasing difficulties in coping with everyday activities. Dementia affects everyone differently, but the main changes include problems with memory, thinking, concentration, language and personality changes.

Discuss with a partner...what do you think it. might be like to live with dementia?]]> 2021-02-22 10:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225726862 Anyone can be affected psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225733400  Dementia can happen to any of us - it does not specifically relate to elderly people. There is a large public misunderstanding when it comes to people living with dementia. They often feel misunderstood, marginalised and isolated, leading them to be less likely to live independently in their own communities. 
Discussion Provocations:
  • How can UWCSEA students play a part in improving the quality of life of people living with dementia?
  • What are some things to consider before interacting with people with dementia?
  • How can you build understanding for something that you do not know about?
  • If people with dementia feel marginalised and misunderstood, what part can you play in overcoming that?
]]> 2021-02-22 10:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225733400 A Paradigm Shift ? psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225776391 Watch this video and be prepared to have quite a significant shift in your thinking. Consider these provocations as you watch.
  • How did this video make you feel?
  • What personal connections did you make as you were watching?
  • How did this change your mindset?
]]> 2021-02-22 10:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225776391 Understanding who can be affected psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225786221
  • Dementia mainly affects the elderly  - 65 and older - but dementia can also affect younger people.
  • Various factors increase the risk of someone developing dementia. Ageing, genes, health and lifestyle (exercise, diet or smoking) all play a part. 

    • Ask yourself: 
    • In what ways are lifestyle choices becoming a problem in our communities in relation to our health?
    • Consider your / your family's lifestyle choices...how easily could this touch your life?

    ]]>     2021-02-22 10:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225786221     OK - what have you just learned? psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225793277 Test yourself! Building your knowledge and understanding as you move through the 5 Stages of Service Learning (Cathryn Berger Kaye) is a critical step towards purposeful, informed action.]]> 2021-02-22 10:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225793277 Test yourself! psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225816234 A quiz on interacting and engaging people living with dementia.]]> 2021-02-22 10:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225816234 A Long Term Partner psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225843249 We interact with them in these Local Services]]> 2021-02-22 11:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1225843249 Different types of dementia psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226044086 There are many different types of dementia, however, they are all caused by diseases in the brain that damage brain cells, causing them to die.

    This link  gives a huge amount of detail - check out pages 11-22 for information on the types of dementia. It's a great resource to come back to later as well.

    Suggestion - Share out the reading in your group and teach each other through discussion.]]>     2021-02-22 12:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226044086     Progression of dementia psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226045075 Learning about how dementia develops and how people with dementia will be affected in the future can help both parties plan ahead to support one another. In order to fully understand the progression of dementia, it may be helpful to picture the development of dementia as a series of stages - early, middle and later stages. 

    ]]>     2021-02-22 12:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226045075     Attitude to Dementia - UK psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226046735 Explore this site - there are seven stories from the perspective of a person experiencing dementia. Share them out amongst your group and share your learning.

    Now read through pages 9-10 in this article in order to explore the social attitude to dementia in British cultures. 

    ]]>     2021-02-22 12:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226046735     Test yourself! psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226047496 What have you learned in this module? Find out by taking this quiz.

    ]]>     2021-02-22 12:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226047496     The Dementia Statements and Rights psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226051407 These are a rallying call for those affected by dementia (people with dementia, careers, families and more). They say that people with dementia should not be treated differently in regards to their diagnosis.

    Read over this link to see what the Dementia Statements look like. 

    Group discussion/brainstorm: 
    • How can we make sure that these statements are reinforced in our community?
    • In what ways can we ensure these statements true when visiting Apex Harmony Lodge/other dementia care centres? 
    ]]>     2021-02-22 12:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226051407     Mistreatment and abuse of people with dementia psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226052393 Often times, people with dementia feel mistreatment in their communities and in the healthcare system because of their diagnosis. Their abuse can include psychological, financial, emotional, sexual and/or physical abuse. 

    Split into 5 small groups - assign each group an issue to read up on: 
    • Dementia training for staff in care homes and hospitals
    • Effective and robust enforcement
    • Dementia training and support for carers
    • The action of financial abuse
    • Robust investigation of abuses of power of attorney 

    Use this link to understand the issue and what actions need to be taken to eliminate this problem. Discuss your findings. How does this new learning apply to you?
    ]]>     2021-02-22 12:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1226052393     Mrs Psillides - Interview psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1229809590 Listen to Mrs P talk about her experiences and feelings about the impact of working with people with dementia. What is your new learning?]]> 2021-02-23 05:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1229809590 Nisha Farah - Inteview psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1230501725 Nisha is the Local Service Officer at UWCSEA East, with ten years experience in this field. Listen to her talk about her experiences. What is your new learning?]]> 2021-02-23 09:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1230501725 Seeing dementia through different cultural perspectives syeda80704_2 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1232840890 As a society, it is vital that we know and understand that dementia is not a simple topic that is interpreted in the same way all over the world. There are several nuances to dementia care, which vary according to cultural values and perspectives. It is important that we know how someone's culture can  affect their attitude towards dementia, and at the end of that day, accept that dementia is not just a brain disorder of the person suffering from it, but also a social disorder that can be understood in a variety of ways.
    Read this article to explore different cultures and their approach to dementia.]]>     2021-02-23 17:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1232840890     Aaliya Syeda - Interview psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1234382929 Aaliya participated in the Cognitive Rehabilitation Programme with Apex Harmony Lodge Local Service in Grade 9 and 10. Here, she expresses her opinion on Singapore's success on dementia care and her own experiences working with people living with dementia. What's your take away from this video? What further questions do you have?]]> 2021-02-24 01:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1234382929 Recap - Infographic psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1235942567 Here is a quick review all the content explained through this first module of the investigation stage. You could download this onto your phone, to have the resource handy when you get to the action stage.]]> 2021-02-24 12:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1235942567 HS SSD Executive Committee cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1235971009 Look here for the full overview of SSD impact, interactions and Service Learning resources, and also which students you can reach out to in the SSD Executive Committee.]]> 2021-02-24 12:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1235971009 Exploring Empathy cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1235995239 A critical life skill - listen to Brene Brown explain why this is so transformational for yourself and those around you.]]> 2021-02-24 12:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1235995239 SSD Big Ideas & Concepts cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236012697 Did you know what you are working towards? "Language shapes culture" - Cathryn Berger Kaye.]]> 2021-02-24 12:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236012697 Smaller grain size? cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236016527 Here's the education that you are getting through SSD - how are your efforts contributing?]]> 2021-02-24 12:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236016527 Want to know more? cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236025269 Contact the SSD team! They are experts in SSD and are happy to extend your thinking.
    Mr Rick Hannah - Chair of SSD
    Ms Nisha Farah - Local Service Officer]]>     2021-02-24 12:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236025269     Types of Dementia cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236050227 Spend 5 minutes learning about the the complexity of this issue. Make some notes? This isn't a simple issue and the better you understand dementia, the deeper your connection will be with your community partners.]]> 2021-02-24 13:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236050227 Activities cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236104935 Chapter 4 gives lots more detailed ideas in this information booklet.]]> 2021-02-24 13:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236104935 Therapies cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236108178 2021-02-24 13:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236108178 Ideas for Activities cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236109578 2021-02-24 13:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236109578 Conversation Starters - Places psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236121911 2021-02-24 13:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236121911 Singaporean Perspectives cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236130584 Take a look here - Apex Harmony Lodge. There are several videos from their community that will really move you. Share them out amongst your group and learn from each other. VIDEOS (SG).
    In Singapore 3/4 people with dementia say they feel rejection and loneliness.. Learn more about this sustainability issue here ]]>     2021-02-24 13:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236130584     Conversation Starters - Lifestyle psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236133174  ]]> 2021-02-24 13:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236133174 Person Centred Care psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236149981 2021-02-24 13:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236149981 The C.A.R.E Approach psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236159385 2021-02-24 13:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236159385 50 Activities cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236165803 And other great resources. Look at the 'I am More' activity - this would be a fun thing to do with your partner!]]> 2021-02-24 13:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236165803 Attitude to Dementia - US cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236188460 Often in western cultures, familism is less valued and practiced. This is evident from the dementia statistics in the US which suggest that society’s first approach to combating dementia would be to admit the patients in a care facility even if they are one of their loved ones. 
    Watch this video (Brian's story - bottom of the page) to broaden your perspectives. There are great resources on this page.
    ]]>     2021-02-24 13:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236188460     Course Objectives : syeda80704_2 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236229480 1. Increasing dementia education among the UWC community and ensuring that students have adequate knowledge on the sustainability issue regarding dementia in Singapore and how to combat it.
    2. Ensuring that students are given proper training in this matter in order to prepare them for interacting with dementia patients in Apex Harmony Lodge or with relatives/ people they know who have dementia]]>     2021-02-24 13:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236229480     Course Outline : syeda80704_2 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236281438 1. Introduction to Dementia
    • Building empathy 
    • Who is affected 
    • How can we as a society respond sensitively to dementia? 
    2. Understanding Dementia
    • Types of dementia
    • Stages of dementia 
    3. Dementia in Singapore
    • Dementia Statistics 
    • Stories of Singaporeans with dementia
    4. Cultural perspectives
    • How is dementia viewed  differently in different cultures?
    5. Human rights and dignity
    • Dementia statements and rights
    • Mistreatment and abuse of dementia patients
    6. Engagement and Interaction
    • How can we engage sensitively and effectively with dementia patients?
    7. Our local service partners
    • Apex Harmony Lodge
    ]]>     2021-02-24 13:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236281438     cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236291800 2021-02-24 13:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236291800 cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236293260 2021-02-24 13:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236293260 Singapore - Young Onset Dementia psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236295969 2021-02-24 13:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236295969 Talking About Dementia cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236348847 It is hard! And add to that cultural layers. Explore this resource,  it may help with conversations starters as you prepare to meet your new friends and partners. It may also have you thinking about how people from your culture might talk about dementia.

    Ask amongst your group 
    What are their cultural norms about dementia? What trends are there? How will this play a part in your interaction with them?]]>     2021-02-24 14:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236348847     Singaporean Human Rights for People with Dementia psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236364775 2021-02-24 14:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236364775 Canadian Charter of Human Rights for People with Dementia cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236375158 This is amazing! What similarities might there be is Singapore created a similar charter? What would you add / remove?]]> 2021-02-24 14:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236375158 Declaration of Human Rights cps17 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236389949 Watch this - What challenges might people with dementia face with their human rights?]]> 2021-02-24 14:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236389949 Attitude to Dementia - Asia syeda80704_2 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236479322 In Asia, there is a cultural stigma around taking care of dementia patients according to which caregiving activities are the responsibility of women. 

    In South-asian cultures, familism (the ideology that puts family as the priority)  is a core cultural value, referring to a strong commitment to the family, therefore their first approach to dementia would be to take care of them by themselves at home. 

    The relationship between caregiving and perceived familial duty is common in such societies. Family caregiving is considered a natural aspect of family life, even when the initial relationship has never been good. 
    ]]>     2021-02-24 14:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1236479322     Certificate for understanding! psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239019688 2021-02-25 00:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239019688 Dementia raza12487 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239057091 Well-being of the Singapore Elderly (WiSE). According to the Well-Being of the Singapore Elderly study led by the Institute of Mental Health in 2015, one in 10 people aged 60 and above may have dementia. This translates to almost 78,000 people as of 2017. And in 2018, there were around 82,000 people suffering from dementia in Singapore.]]> 2021-02-25 01:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239057091 Test yourself! landg761471 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239101857 What have you learned in this module? Find out by taking this quiz.]]> 2021-02-25 01:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239101857 Test yourself! raza12487 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239105292 What have you learned in this module? Find out by taking this quiz.]]> 2021-02-25 01:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239105292 Recap - Infographic syeda80704_2 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239252590 Here is a quick review of the different cultural perspectives regarding dementia.]]> 2021-02-25 03:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1239252590 Recap - Infographic raza12487 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1241174560 Here is a quick review of quality of life for person's living with dementia.]]> 2021-02-25 14:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1241174560 Recap - Infographic psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1241264861 Here is a quick review of person's with dementia's human rights and dignity. ]]> 2021-02-25 14:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1241264861 Student Apex Harmony Lodge Chair Feedback! psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1251870331 2021-03-01 07:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1251870331 Student Peer Feedback psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1251930045 2021-03-01 08:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1251930045 Student Interaction psill177141 https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1279984043 2021-03-08 02:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/psill177141/zrr09lhmb36415td/wish/1279984043