Dementia Day Care (DDC) Centres in Singapore
Evidence-based care from Finland
Dementia Day Care (DDC)
Hovi Care Dementia Day Care services are designed for people living with dementia or other neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) who benefit from a structured, safe, and supportive environment. Our clients may experience cognitive changes and neuropsychiatric symptoms like memory challenges, confusion, anxiety or restlessness. Lonelyness is often a result of social isolation.
We support people at all stages of dementia from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and early-onset dementia to more late stage dementia. Our services are also suitable for individuals with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal (frontal-lobe) dementia.
Our services provide professional care, dementia-specific activities, and opportunities for meaningful physical, cognitive, and social interaction throughout the day regardless of whether a person is in the early or moderate stages of dementia. Through person-centred care, we adapt to changing needs while promoting dignity, comfort, and the best possible quality of life.
What is Hovi Care's Dementia Day Care?
Dementia day care at Hovi Club encompasses daytime support services specifically designed for individuals diagnosed with dementia or for example Alzheimer’s. Hovi Clubs offer a safe, active and dementia-friendly environment where seniors can participate in our structured Daily Programme designed to slow-down or stop cognitive decline and promote independence according to the Finger-study findings.
Our promise, “Own Your Life,” means that people living with dementia are supported as individuals with their own life stories, abilities, and choices. We deliver dementia care that respects dignity, enhances independence and creates meaningful moments every day.
Open and transparent communication between our care team, clients, and families is at the heart of what we do. By working closely together with families, we ensure dementia care that adapts to person’s needs and supports the best possible quality of life for your loved-one.
What are our Dementia Care Services?
What makes Hovi Care different?
Dementia day care (DDC) services are specifically designed to meet the physical, social and cognitive needs of individuals with dementia and people with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs).
We offer:
- Reminiscence therapy to strengthen identity, spark positive memories, and encourage meaningful interaction.
- Engaging dementia care programme which consists for example of a daily music therapy, karaoke and Tabletop activities, various reminiscence activities both individually and in group setting.
- Cognitive rehabilitation and games supporting social and memory wellness and motor control.
- Gentle physical exercises, physiotherapy and Wellness trail for mobility support.
- Sensory stimulation, supports emotional wellbeing and connection for people living with dementia. Familiar sounds can reduce anxiety, evoke positive memories, and encourage engagement, creating calm and meaningful moments.
- Daily personal care assistance, such as assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), meals and mobility.
- Daily healthy and nutritious meals and refreshments, customised to individual dietary requirements and based on the insights in the Finger-study.
Our Daily Programmes are facilitated and run by professionally trained care staff experienced in dementia care who will learn your loved-one’s personal history and preferences.
Our strong Finnish care heritage combined with decades of specialised dementia care expertise makes us different. With more than 35 years of experience, we understand the complexities of dementia and the importance of care that is both professional and deeply human.
Our approach is holistic and person-centred, guided by our incorporated Finger Model, which ensures that physical, cognitive, and social needs are all supported as part of everyday care. For people living with dementia, this means care that looks beyond symptoms and focuses on the whole person.
We emphasise continuity, meaningful daily routines, and close collaboration with families. This creates a safe, familiar environment where people dementia feel valued, understood, and supported to live life on their own terms, hence our slogan: “Own Your Life”.
For seniors with mild memory challenges or early cognitive changes who wish to remain in familiar surroundings and while receiving professional care, our Home Care for Elderly offers personalised in-home support.
Hovi Club Elderly Day Care centres offer a safe and supportive environment where seniors can participate in either a half-day or a full day programme for seniors
How our Dementia Day Care Supports Families?
As a family member, you want to know that your loved one is safe, engaged, and treated with dignity. While they take part in meaningful activities and receive professional, dementia-specific care, you may notice improvements in their wellbeing, comfort, and ability to communicate.
These positive changes can also make everyday life easier for you as a caregiver. Knowing that your loved one is spending the day in a supportive, familiar environment allows you time to rest, work, or focus on other responsibilities.
FAQs: About Dementia Day Care
Hovi Care is a private operator, so anyone can join our Dementia Day Care.
Our services support individuals with neurocognitive disorders (NCD) who benefit from a structured, safe environment, meaningful daily activities, and professional care that adapts to changing needs while promoting dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
Our clients may experience cognitive changes and neuropsychiatric symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, anxiety or nervousness, sleep disturbances, agitation, mood changes, or perceptual difficulties.
Many of our clients have some level of dementia, which can be early-onset dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or even late-stage dementia. Some have Alzheimer’s or frontal-lobe dementia and some face neuropsychiatric symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, anxiety or nervousness, sleep disturbances, agitation, mood changes, or perceptual difficulties.
Rest assured, we are professionals in dementia care and will take good care of your loved-one.
We operate on weekdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We have two sessions in a day, morning and afternoon but it is also possible to join for the full day. In that case, there will be a rest-time between the sessions. Please see the contents of our Daily Program below.
The daily program consists of group activities as well as individual activities and it is designed for people with a cognitive disorder.
The day starts with communal Tea Time which supports social wellbeing.
Then we have either a Wellness Trail or Physical Activities session where we often go for an outing or if the weather is not good, train indoors, followed by a short rest.
The Group Activities, called Circle Time continues with a Music time, Group Activity, Hovi Workout and Hovi Brain Training. These activities support both cognitive wellness and social activation.
After a break, we start with personalized table-top activities, which support cognitive functions and motor skills. We also do sensory activities with touch, smells, hearing and vision and after lunch we have another social activity called Home Sweet Home -activity.
The afternoon session has same activities, but in a bit different order.
Yes. Our standard daily program includes daily physical activity in a group session, but we provide also individual physiotherapy as an add-on service, depending on our client’s needs and care plan.
Fees start from S$545 monthly. The final price depends on the number of committed weekly sessions. Most of our clients attend 2-3 sessions per week, but some come from Monday to Fiday for the full day. The more sessions you are committed to, the lower is the cost of individual session.
We offer a free trial, after which we can recommend a suitable number of visits, based on client’s needs and profile.
Yes, meals and refreshments are provided during the session. Depending on whether a client attends the morning, afternoon, or full-day session, this may include tea or coffee breaks, nutritious snacks, fruit, lunch, and afternoon tea as part of our structured daily programme.
Nutrition is guided by evidence-based principles aligned with the FINGER study, supporting brain health, energy, and overall wellbeing. Dietary needs and preferences are always taken into account, and mealtimes are calm, supportive moments that promote dignity and social interaction.
Of course. Our personal Daily programmes are tailored especially to dementia client’s varying ability levels and conducted by dementia trained staff.
Our interior design is not only wheel-chair accessible, but also memory friendly.
Yes. All Hovi Care staff working in Dementia Day Care are trained specifically in dementia care and neurocognitive disorders (NCD). Our professionals have a strong understanding of different types and stages of dementia, as well as the associated cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
With over 35 years of experience in dementia care, we place strong emphasis on continuous training, person-centred approaches, and compassionate communication. Our staff are skilled in supporting daily functioning, managing challenging situations calmly, and creating a safe, respectful environment where people living with dementia feel understood and valued.
We ensure dignity and person-centred care by always seeing the individual beyond the diagnosis. Every person living with dementia has their own life story, preferences, abilities, and needs, and these guide how we provide care each day.
To support this, we use a dedicated workbook called My Own Life – Storybook. This helps us understand each client’s life history, values, routines, and what truly matters to them. By learning about a person’s past experiences, relationships, and meaningful moments, we can tailor care, communication, and activities in a way that feels familiar and respectful.
Guided by our holistic Finger Model and more than 35 years of dementia care experience, we focus on physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing, creating a safe, familiar environment where people feel valued, heard, and supported to live life on their own terms.
Yes. All activities are adapted to individual abilities, interests, and energy levels. We recognise that dementia affects each person differently, so activities are flexible and adjusted to support participation, confidence, and enjoyment.
We use personal information from daily interactions and tools to understand each client’s background, preferences, and meaningful life experiences. This allows us to tailor physical, cognitive and social activities in ways that feel familiar and engaging.
Our goal is not performance, but meaningful involvement supporting wellbeing, social connections, preserving abilities, and creating positive moments.
Yes, families play a vital role in helping us provide truly person-centred dementia care. We actively encourage family members to share information about their loved one’s preferences, routines, interests, and life history.
To support this, we use our My Own Life – Storybook, which families are invited to contribute to. The storybook helps us understand what is meaningful, familiar, and comforting for each individual, and guides how we communicate, plan activities, and provide daily care.
Ongoing, open communication with families ensures that care remains personal, respectful, and responsive as needs change over time.
Transportation can be arranged through our dedicated transportation partners. We work with trusted providers who are experienced in supporting people living with dementia, helping ensure safe and comfortable journeys to and from Dementia Day Care.
Our team is happy to help coordinate these arrangements to make attending day care as smooth and stress-free as possible for both clients and families.
Dementia Day Care supports you by providing reliable, professional care for your loved one while giving you time and peace of mind. Knowing that your family member is in a safe, structured environment, engaged in meaningful activities and supported by dementia-trained professionals can help reduce daily stress and emotional strain.
Regular day care can offer you time to rest, work, or attend to other responsibilities, while also supporting your loved one’s wellbeing, routine, and social interaction. Many caregivers find that this balance helps them continue in their caring role with greater confidence and resilience.
We also value open communication with families, so you remain informed, involved, and supported throughout your dementia care journey.
Yes, your helper is very welcome to accompany your loved one. We understand that having a familiar person present can provide comfort and reassurance, especially when starting Dementia Day Care.
We provide a designated place for helpers, and they are welcome to assist the client when needed. Our team works collaboratively with helpers to ensure a smooth, supportive, and respectful care experience for everyone involved.
Of course, you are most welcome to come see yourself, we would be delighted to show you around and explain more about our Daily Program contents for PwD.
We also offer a free trial so that your loved-one can experience our program by him/herself. Please contact us to arrange a visit. Free trial does not commit you to anything.
We’re happy to hear you’re interested in Dementia Day Care at Hovi Care. To get started, please fill in the enquiry form below with your details and information about your loved one.
Once we receive the form, a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your needs, answer any questions, and guide you through the next steps.