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types of dementia
M.D Tania Setiadi

Understanding different types of dementia

At Hovi Care, we specialize in providing compassionate and comprehensive care for persons with dementia and thus support their families. Understanding dementia is crucial for offering the best support and improving the quality of life for everyone involved. This article aims to shed light on dementia, its symptoms, and how to care for someone living with this condition. What is dementia? What is dementia? Dementia is a term that often evokes a sense of fear and uncertainty, but understanding it

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Alzheimer’s disease
M.D Tania Setiadi

Understanding Alzheimer’s: A guide for families

What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It’s the most common cause of dementia, which refers to a decline in cognitive abilities that interfere with daily life. In simple terms, Alzheimer’s disrupts the communication between brain cells, leading to their gradual loss and brain shrinkage. This process starts years before any symptoms appear, making early detection crucial. Understanding Alzheimer’s is like piecing together a complex puzzle. Scientists believe that a combination of

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Getting in touch with feelings
Jussi Peltonen

Getting in touch with feelings

Working with the elderly and how to make your day together successful: Getting in touch with feelings Hovi Care wants to openly share with the family members of the elderly some ideas about how you can make your day successful. This time, in our section: Working with the elderly, we discuss ways to be aware of feelings. Knowing our client’s feelings is important so both parties know where the other person is regarding their feelings. Here are a few examples

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Memory friendly design in toilet
Jussi Peltonen

What is Memory-Friendly Design in Toilet?

Working with the elderly and how to make your day together successful: Memory-friendly design in toilet Hovi Care wants to openly share with the family members of the elderly some ideas about the ways you can make your day successful. This time, in our section: Working with the elderly, we talk about how to apply memory-friendly design in a toilet. Memory-friendly design is an approach to designing spaces and products that consider the needs and abilities of individuals with memory

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Memory-friendly design in living room
Jussi Peltonen

What is Memory-Friendly Design in living room?

Working with the elderly and how to make your day together successful: Memory-friendly design in living room Hovi Care wants to openly share with the family members of the elderly some ideas about the ways you can make your day successful. This time, in our section: Working with the elderly, we talk about how to apply memory-friendly design practices in the living room. Memory-friendly design is an approach to designing spaces and products that consider the needs and abilities of

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Memory-friendly design in kitchen
Jussi Peltonen

What is Memory-Friendly Design in Kitchen?

Working with the elderly and how to make your day together successful: Memory-friendly design in kitchen Hovi Care wants to openly share with the family members of the elderly some ideas about the ways you can make your day successful. This time, in our section: Working with the elderly, we talk about how to apply memory-friendly design in the kitchen. Memory-friendly design is an approach to designing spaces and products that consider the needs and abilities of individuals with memory

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Social rehabilitation
Jussi Peltonen

Social rehabilitation

Working with the elderly and how to make your day together successful: Social rehabilitation Hovi Care wants to openly share with the family members of the elderly some ideas about the ways you can make your day successful. This time, in our section: Working with the elderly, we talk about social rehabilitation. Social rehabilitation is restoring or developing the social skills, relationships, and networks of individuals who may have experienced social isolation or decline due to various reasons such as

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Using scents
Jussi Peltonen

How to use scents with elderly?

Working with the elderly and how to make your day together successful: Using scents Hovi Care wants to openly share with the family members of the elderly some ideas about the ways you can make your day successful. This time, in our section: Working with the elderly, we discuss using different scents. Scents can be used for the benefit of the elderly in several ways. Here are some examples: In summary, scents can benefit the elderly by promoting relaxation, enhancing

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Memory rehabilitation
Jussi Peltonen

Memory rehabilitation

Working with the elderly and how to make your day together successful: Memory rehabilitation Hovi Care wants to openly share with the family members of the elderly some ideas about the ways you can make your day successful. This time, in our section: Working with the elderly, we talk about memory rehabilitation. Memory rehabilitation is restoring or improving memory function in elderly individuals who may have experienced memory decline due to ageing, illness, or injury. Here are some good practices

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Jussi Peltonen

My goal is to help Hovi Care and our franchising partners deliver high-class care services and thus making an impact on our clients’ daily lives. My speciality is developing innovative and easily deployable service concepts which support clients’ rebabilitation goals and well-being.

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Ph.D. Annikka Immonen

With over thirty years of experience in the healthcare field as a nurse, manager, developer, LEAN coach, researcher, and author on healthcare practices, I am dedicated to developing quality care for the elderly and individuals with neurocognitive disorders (NCD) [Dementia]. In all my work, I adhere to a people-oriented philosophy.

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Jared Lim

It has always been my personal endeavour to do things that will make a difference in a person’s life and make a positive impact to their everyday. Starting HoviClub Orchard, is an extension of this personal endeavour, at our centre we hope to reach and touch many seniors and impact their lives positively by bringing them Joy and Wellness.

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M.D Tania Setiadi

As Medical Director at Hovi Care, I combine my experience as a doctor, dementia care trainer, and researcher to lead person-centred, evidence-based services. With a global perspective from working across Asia and Europe, I’m passionate about blending best practices with cultural understanding to advance compassionate dementia care.

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Steven Wong

I aim to offer a fresh and insightful perspective on eldercare by examining innovative, creative, and practical initiatives that support seniors in ageing gracefully, physically, emotionally, and socially. Through my writing, I seek to inspire new approaches and actions within the senior care sector, ultimately fostering meaningful and sustainable change.