Is dementia preventable?

A large share of dementia cases can be delayed or avoided. The Lancet Commission has identified up to 14 modifiable risk factors that together may account for around 45% of dementia risk worldwide. Prevention is not a guarantee — but the evidence base for community-scale risk reduction is now strong.

What is caregiver burden?

Caregiver burden is a measurable construct describing the physical, emotional, social, and financial strain on family caregivers. It is most often quantified using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Inventory. Burnout rates above 40% are common among unsupported caregivers of persons with dementia.

Caregiver Support — Impact Radar

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Caregiver Support

Respite, training and resources helping caregivers sustain long-term care.

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The Story

Family caregivers of persons with dementia report burnout rates above 40% and a measurable loss of economic productivity. Without respite and skills training, caregiving often collapses into medical crisis — for the care recipient and the caregiver alike.

What this Cause funds

Structured respite sessions, peer support groups, and practical training — from safe-handling techniques to navigating Singapore's healthcare subsidies. Programmes are delivered by IPC partners with trained facilitators and evidence-based curricula.

Why it matters

Supporting caregivers is how we sustain eldercare at scale. Every hour a caregiver gets back is an hour they can spend on their own health, work, or the rest of their family — which makes them more sustainable carers in the long run. [DRAFT]

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