​ABOUT THE MEMORY & COGNITIVE DISORDER CENTRE

Dementia is a complex condition that requires holistic, multidisciplinary treatment and support from a range of specialties at different stages of the condition.

To facilitate this, the SingHealth Duke-NUS Memory & Cognitive Disorder Centre (Memory & Cognitive Disorder SDDC) is a network that brings together the strengths and expertise of healthcare professionals from different specialties across SingHealth, including:

• Community Care
• Geriatric Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

The SDDC’s research spans from basic and clinical sciences to the study of the dementia landscape in Singapore.

To monitor the effectiveness of care and outcomes, the SDDC will be establishing a joint registry of dementia patients under the care of SingHealth institutions. It will capture anonymised data including demographics, dementia diagnoses, medication and other factors such as pre-existing conditions. These will be analysed to study trends, risk factors and patient outcomes to improve the delivery of dementia care.

EDUCATION

With the myriad of specialties involved in dementia care, it can be difficult for healthcare professionals and caregivers to keep up-to-date. To facilitate greater sharing and collaboration, the Memory & Cognitive Disorder SDDC held its first scientific meeting in 2020. It brought together researchers and specialists from SingHealth institutions to share the latest in dementia diagnosis and management.

The meeting focused not only on the latest clinical updates, but also provided caregivers and healthcare professionals with practical information on caring for someone with dementia.

The second Memory & Cognitive Disorder SDDC Scientific Meeting is scheduled for September 2021, with more details available soon at www.singhealth.com.sg/memory-and-cognitive-disorder-centre.

Our Services

Conditions treated include:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Frontotemporal dementia
• Lewy body and Parkinson disease dementia
• Mild cognitive impairment
• Rare forms of dementia (e.g., posterior cortical atrophy)
• Vascular dementia

Services include:

• Cognitive evaluation
• Dementia counselling
• Neuroimaging (MRI and CT scans)
• Pharmacological treatments

For GP referrals, please contact the SingHealth Duke-NUS Memory & Cognitive Disorder Centre:
Singapore General Hospital: 6326 6060
Changi General Hospital: 6788 3003
Sengkang General Hospital: 6930 6000
National Neuroscience Institute: 6330 6363

Our Executive Committee

Head
Dr Simon Ting Kang Seng
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Neurology, NNI

Deputy Head
Dr Laura Tay
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Geriatric Medicine, SKH

Director, Clinical Services
Dr Ng Li Ling
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Psychiatry, CGH

Director, Education
Assoc Prof Lim Si Ching
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Geriatric Medicine, CGH

Director, Research
Dr Adeline Ng Su Lyn
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Neurology, NNI

Service Chief@SGH
Dr Dennis Seow Chuen Chai
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Geriatric Medicine, SGH

Service Chief@CGH
Asst Prof Vanessa Mok Wai Ling
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Psychiatry, CGH

Service Chief@SKH
Dr Adeline Chuo Mee Leh
Senior Consultant,
Dept of Geriatric Medicine, SKH

Service Chief@NNI
Dr Ng Kok Pin
Consultant,
Dept of Neurology, NNI

Service Chief@SCH
Assoc Prof Wong Kok Seng
Senior Consultant,
Deputy CEO (Clinical Services), SCH

Service Chief@SHP
Asst Prof Sinead Wang Zhen
Consultant,
Clinic Director, Outram Polyclinic, SHP