I Was An SAF Commando. Alzheimer’s Won’t Stop The Fighter In Me

Ex-Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officer Peter Estrop was diagnosed with one of the most common types of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, at 61. The former commando experiences cognitive decline which affects his memory. In September 2022, Peter and his wife joined a special choir formed for people with dementia and their caregivers as part of CNA’s Sing To Remember documentary (    • We Started A Choir To Fight Dementia: Can ...   ). We caught up again with the couple in March 2023 to find out how former army buddies have rallied around him, and how the couple is doing. 00:00 A sniper and commando in SAF 00:38 First signs of Alzheimer’s disease 02:09 Emotional fallout of Alzheimer's 02:44 Brain exercises for dementia and choir singing 03:35 Caregiver struggles 05:14 Support from army buddies 08:00 Advice for living with dementia 08:36 Advice for caregivers 09:07 Where to seek help 1 in 10 individuals aged 60 and above in Singapore suffers from dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form of dementia. WATCH MORE: Alzheimer's At 46: Living With Young Onset Dementia    • Alzheimer's At 46: Living With Young Onset...   My Grandpa Has Dementia: When Caregivers Need Help    • My Grandpa Has Dementia: When Caregivers N...   A Dementia Caregiver's Dilemma: A Love-Hate But Ultimately Love Story    • A Dementia Caregiver's Dilemma: A Love-Hat...   WATCH the series Sing To Remember:    • Can Singing Slow Dementia? I Start A Demen...   For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider