This is a compilation of what Enable Asia has done since 2018.
In 2018, the inaugural Enabling Festival was held at the National Design Centre after two years of conceptualisation and planning. This is an annual event to raise awareness for the Dementia community.
Based on the human five senses, the festival explored the sense of hearing (SOUND) in 2019. Hence, the campaign "What does dementia sound like" was born.
2020 was the year when the world was challenged by the pandemic Covid 19. The Enabling Festival became virtual and went into the homes of many Singaporeans. The festival's theme was "Do you see what I see?", curated around the sense of SIGHT.
Intimate food memories based on the sense of TASTE were the topic for The Enabling Festival 2021.
In 2022, when the pandemic situation got better, the Festival made its presence felt at The National Gallery (Singapore) and LASALLE College of the Arts, simplearte gallery and Redhill Moral Senior Activity Centre, with the magic of TOUCH.
About us
Both Daniel and Danny met when they were working in LASALLE College of the Arts in 2009. Their advocacy journey for dementia began in 2015 when their parents were diagnosed with dementia. Both Daniel and Danny, the only child, became caregivers overnight.
Who we are?
in 2017, Daniel and Danny set up Enable Asia, a social enterprise , is passionate in creating greater awareness about dementia. They believe there are many others who are walking this journey like them.
The enterprise would like to enable people with dementia to live a life of dignity and grace, while providing support to their family caregivers through art, design and technology.
What we do?
Enable Asia hope to share information which may be useful for your caregiving journey and they firmly believe that through this collective platform, you will gain insight and benefit through these accumulated resources from medical professionals, like-minded organisations/individual and our amazing caregivers.
They organised annual The Enabling Festival, in 2018, for the general public to have full uncomplicated access. They also shared their personal stories and conduct workshops with various organisations and online platforms to increase the visibility and awareness of dementia.
They also produced creative products such as dementia-friendly household items, educational material e.g. Colouring our Memories and even autographed artwork by celebrities who support their cause to raise funds for their advocacy work.
What we hope for?
Enable Asia hopes to inspire generations of people to have a better understanding about dementia and caregiving.
They also believe in the power of “partnership” with like-minded individuals and organisations with creative ideas to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.
What is dementia in 3 minutes?
Share the orange
Too many people still think dementia is just a natural part of ageing, which means they don't realise that it is something we can overcome. Share this film about an orange and help make breakthroughs possible.
Dementia Facts
Currently more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries. Every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases.
Every 3 seconds someone in the world develops dementia. Given the scale, we are expecting the number will go up to 131.5 million by 2050.
By 2050, according to World Health Organisation, Asia will witness the highest number of people diagnosed with Dementia (51% of the world’s population,152 million).
What is Caregiving?
A caregiver is someone who provides support to a person who is unable to fully care for themselves due to illness, frailty, disability or a mental health condition. This person could be a family member, relative, friend, or neighbour. Caregiving can be fulfilling and meaningful. You can be prepared for this journey to care for your loved one and to care for yourself.
Campaign Synopsis
Caregiving is an integral part of Singapore’s society but it is often overlooked. Many caregivers do not acknowledge their caregiving role. Those who do, often do not feel seen and appreciated. In response, ‘We See You Care’ aims to shine the spotlight on unseen caregivers fulfilling an invisible responsibility every day, giving them the validation and support they deserve. Here, at the Agency for Integrated Care, we want to help caregivers recognise their role, know where to go for help, and feel positive about caregiving. You don’t have to care alone, because #WeSeeYouCare.