Dementia care: New study finds caregivers spend about S$24,000 a year after subsidies
Taking care of a dementia patient costs about S$24,000 per year, even after government subsidies. Nearly nine in 10 caregivers are calling for more help. This is according to the latest study by social service agency Dementia Singapore. Dr Philip Yap, Chairman of Dementia Singapore, talks about what is driving high costs in dementia care.
Taking care of a dementia patient costs about S$24,000 per year, even after government subsidies. Nearly nine in 10 caregivers are calling for more help. This is according to the latest study by social service agency Dementia Singapore. Dr Philip Yap, Chairman of Dementia Singapore, talks about what is driving high costs in dementia care.