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We are a geropsychological knowledge enterprise in Singapore.

We provide research and training consultancy services on ageing issues related to the human psyche and behaviours.

30/01/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

As winter storms set in, seniors living with face heightened risks — especially those living alone. In this interview, Nancy Treaster, co-founder of Caregiver’s Journey, explains how power outages, disrupted routines and extreme cold can overwhelm cognitive coping abilities and lead to dangerous situations like wandering.

Key reminders for caregivers:
- Reduce problem-solving demands during storms by arranging temporary support or supervision
- Watch closely for wandering, especially in cold weather
- Keep warm clothing accessible near exits
- Register loved ones with local authorities and act fast — call emergency services immediately if someone goes missing

Winter safety planning isn’t optional for dementia care — it’s essential.

11Alive

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Nancy Treaster, co-founder of Caregiver’s Journey, shares tips for protecting vulnerable seniors with dementia during dangerous winter conditions.

29/01/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟬 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲

A psychologist explains it more clearly through three main phases — mild, moderate, and severe — each marked by patterns of change in memory, behaviour, communication, and daily functioning.

In the early stage, changes can be subtle and easily missed. As progresses, support needs increase, routines become essential, and demands grow. In the later stage, full-time care and comfort take priority.

Understanding these phases isn’t about putting people into boxes. It helps families recognise what’s happening, plan ahead, and respond with patience, dignity, and the right kind of support at the right time.

Daily Express

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There are three different stages of dementia each with their own common red flags to be aware of

28/01/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀

Caring for an ageing parent often brings families closer — but it can also surface long-standing tensions. According to Family Caregiver Alliance, sibling conflict commonly arises from unequal responsibilities, poor communication, differing views on care decisions, and unresolved family dynamics.

The article highlights that healthier collaboration is possible when families:
- Communicate openly and regularly
- Share caregiving tasks based on ability and availability
- Keep all siblings informed about a loved one’s condition
- Acknowledge and appreciate each other’s contributions
- Seek mediation or professional support when needed

Strong sibling cooperation doesn’t just reduce stress — it improves outcomes for both and the person receiving .

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Your mother has been diagnosed with dementia and it is clear that she can no longer live alone. You feel that an assisted living facility is the best care option, but your brother disagrees. Every conversation you have with him seems to lead to confrontation and hurt feelings…. Providing care for ...

27/01/2026

𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻

A neurologist featured in Daily Record shares a surprisingly simple habit that may help lower the risk of , ’s and Parkinson’s: reading for just six minutes a day.

According to Dr Clint Steele, this daily practice helps build cognitive reserve — the brain’s ability to adapt to stress, change and damage over time. Small, consistent mental challenges like reading, learning a language or dancing can strengthen long-term .

Sometimes, prevention really does start with the simplest habits.

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A neurologist has shared a simple habit that could prevent cognitive decline

23/01/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟰𝟱–𝟲𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

A new study reported by AOL found that people who stay physically active in midlife (ages 45–64) can lower their risk of developing by up to 45% compared with those who are inactive.

Even later in life, regular movement — such as walking or cycling — was still linked to a lower risk of . The takeaway is clear: staying active supports , and it’s never too early (or too late) to start.

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With dementia cases expected to increase over the next 25 years, new research has found a way to significantly lower the risk of the degenerative disease.

22/01/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀

A recent Washington Post report highlights a growing reality: as families shrink and care costs rise, many older adults — often well into their 70s — are becoming the primary caregivers for their spouses, including those living with .

These spousal face round-the-clock demands, physical strain, emotional isolation and financial stress, often with little support. As our population ages, stronger systems and accessible care options are critical to protect both caregivers and those they care for.

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Caregivers in their 60s, 70s and beyond often go through “pre-bereavement” as their loved ones fade, and then face the financial and emotional fallout.

21/01/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗲 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

A CNA commentary highlights a deeply unusual case of a UK man diagnosed with frontotemporal in his early 20s — far younger than typical dementia onset — and how his family’s donation of his brain tissue may help researchers unravel the biology of the disease.

This rare early-onset case underscores two important truths: dementia is not solely a disease of old age, and expanding scientific understanding requires studying all ages and forms of dementia. Every donated can provide crucial insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive neurodegeneration — knowledge that ultimately brings us closer to better treatments and prevention strategies.

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Some forms of dementia can strike at an astonishingly young age and move frighteningly fast, and we still don’t fully understand why, says this neuroscientist.

19/01/2026

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

A new study by GeneOnline finds that with higher psychological report significantly lower levels of — even while managing the demands of for older adults with disabilities. This research highlights the protective role resilience can play in emotional well-being, suggesting that strengthening coping skills and support networks may be as important as physical care strategies.

Supporting resilience isn’t just good for caregivers’ — it may also improve the quality and sustainability of care for those they support.

For more findings on related topics feel free to visit https://www.geropsych.sg/what-is-geropsychology

A recent study published in *BMC Geriatrics* has reveal […]

16/01/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀

Stratford Place is enhancing the experience by focusing on purposeful engagement, family connection and . Through tailored activities, shared experiences and thoughtful programming, the community helps residents stay socially active, emotionally connected and valued every day.

Supporting seniors — and the families who care for them — with spaces that foster joy, dignity and belonging is a reminder that is about meaningful moments, not just routines.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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Why Social Connection Is Essential for Seniors’ Well-Being Goose Creek, United States - January 9, 2026 / Stratford

15/01/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮

As cases rise globally, this article by The Hindu makes a clear case for embedding into medical and psychology education. Beyond diagnosis, future professionals need training in communication, ethics, realities, and person-centred support. Preparing students early is essential to building a workforce that can respond with competence, compassion, and confidence to one of the defining health challenges of our ageing societies.

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Why dementia care should be a part of medical and psychology curricula

14/01/2026

This is a powerful and necessary conversation. Grateful to see our Executive Director, Wayne Freeman Chong, PhD, surface how caregiver strain shows up when systems fall short — and then translate that honesty into concrete, testable solutions. Programmes like these move caregiving support from goodwill to infrastructure, where safety, dignity, and sustainability can truly be built.

I lost it over something small. When my frail grandmother said, “Why can’t you come home earlier to help me?” Then, “You don’t care about me, do you?” I snapped. She got hurt. She bruised her elbow and wrist — and her precious jade bracelet broke into three. I regretted it immediately,...

13/01/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have pinpointed a protein in the brain that appears to play a protective role against ’s pathology. By influencing how amyloid and tau proteins accumulate — the core hallmarks of Alzheimer’s — this discovery opens new avenues for therapeutic strategies aimed at slowing or even preventing disease progression.

This work highlights how deeper molecular insights can translate into real-world hope for future interventions in neurodegenerative conditions.

SciTechDaily

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Researchers have identified a brain protein whose absence leads to memory loss and Alzheimer’s-like damage in mice. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report that findings from a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health are helping to identify a promising new biological target for ...

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GeroPsych Consultants Pte. Ltd. is an integrated health and social care consultancy founded on a knowledge enterprise model in August 2017. We aim to inform and train stakeholders, as well as create and share knowledge, on the psychological aspects of ageing and caregiving of seniors.

Essentially, we:

a. Inform

- gather evidence and make sense of available data, to provide accurate and timely information requested by our stakeholders.

b. Train

- impart research- and evidence-based skills in geropsychology to meet the needs of our stakeholders.

c. Create

- conduct research and programme evaluation to measure, describe, explain and predict present and future geropsychological phenomena that are relevant to our stakeholders.

d. Share

- deliver presentations of relevant and appropriate knowledge in geropsychology to the community to increase public awareness.

Within two and half years of inception, GeroPsych Consultants Pte. Ltd. has grown multi-fold in our operational capability, capacity and financial revenue. We acquired and extended two governmental competitive contracts to provide high quality research services and manpower deployment to the Singapore Health Promotion Board and Ministry of Family and Social Development. We received five commissions from local institutions of higher learning, including the National University of Singapore, and Nanyang Technological University. From one man, we have grown into a team of eight full-time and part-time staff comprising research analysts, data collection field workers, administrative officers and trainers. Recently, we developed the first caregiver psychosocial training package which has been approved for use by the Singapore Agency for Integrated Care.

Going forward, we hope to consolidate our gains and extend our reach to even more seniors and their caregivers in Singapore. We look forward to new partnerships with service providers, technology developers, and knowledge centres of excellence in the field of geropsychology locally and regionally.