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Extended family time during Christmas and New Year can reveal subtle mobility changes in elderly loved ones. These early signs, if noticed in time, may prevent falls, chronic pain, and loss of independence in the year ahead.

Recent data from Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH) WiSE study indicated that dementia rates among Singapore’s elderly have decreased to 8.8% from 10% in 2013, largely due to better education and stroke prevention. Professor Chong Siow Ann notes that government initiatives have played a key role in this positive trend. Nevertheless, as Singapore ages, creating a dementia-friendly society is crucial for ongoing support in dementia care.