NNI Brain Awareness 2023

Public

Overview

What can I do to prevent dementia? What are the signs of stroke? How can I live well with Parkinson disease?

Get answers to these questions and learn more about brain, nerve, spine and muscle conditions at the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI)'s community outreach event!

Brain Awareness 2023 is happening on 20th and 21st May 2023. See you there!

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Event Details

Date & Time

20 - 21 May 2023, 12:30 pm to 08:30 pm

Venue

​Heartbeat@Bedok

Audience

Public,Patients

Language

English

Cost

Free

Programme

20 May 2023, Saturday, 10AM to 8PM

Time​Activities
​10.00am

Commencement of Roadshow

Exhibition & Fringe Activities

​10.30am - 12.00pm​Opening Ceremony
​12.00pm - 1.00pm​Stage Performances (Part 1)
​1.15pm - 2.30pm

​Health Talks (Part 1)

Session 1: Parkinson Disease

  • Early Symptoms and Management of Parkinson Disease
  • Community-Based Care

Session 2: Lower Back Pain

  • Lower Back Pain: Causes and Management
  • Lower Back Pain and Physiotherapy Management
​2.00pm​Commencement of PD and Memory Screening at Bedok Polyclinic (2pm to 5pm)
​2.15pm - 4.00pm​Exhibition & Fringe Activities
​4.00pm - 5.00pm​Stage Performances (Part 2)
​5.15pm - 6.45pm​Health Talks (Part 2)

Session 1: Understanding Stroke

  • What is Stroke?
  • Physical Activities & Stroke Prevention
  • Journey of A Stroke Survivor

Session 2:

  • Taking Out Clots in Stroke
  • Brain Aneurysm
​6.45pm - 8.00pm​Exhibition & Fringe Activities
​8.00pm​End of Roadshow

 

21 May 2023, Sunday, 10AM to 6PM

Time​Activities
​10.00am

Commencement of Roadshow

​10.00am - 10.45am​Exhibition & Fringe Activities
​10.45am - 11.45am​Stage Performances (Part 3)
​12.00pm - 1.15pm

​Health Talks (Part 3)

Session 1: What is Dementia?

  • Early Symptoms of Dementia and What Can Be Done
  • Dementia Care and Caregiver Support

Session 2:

  • Clinical Research Studies: How Can I Take Part?
​1.15pm - 1.35pmSpecial Performance by East Coast Choir (Kampung Chai Chee)
1.35pm - 2.30pm​Exhibition & Fringe Activities
2.30pm - 3.30pm​Stage Performances (Part 4)
3.45pm - 5.00pm​Health Talks (Part 4)

Session 1: Headache and Brain Tumours

  • Common Causes of Headache and Tips to Manage
  • Brain Tumour

Session 2:

  • Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), Goal of Care and Wills
  • Head Injuries: Understanding beyond the bump!
5.00pm - 6.00pm​Exhibition & Fringe Activities
​6.00pm​End of Roadshow

Venue

​Heartbeat@Bedok

Current Session
20 - 21 May 2023
Public NNI Brain Awareness 2023
Free 12:30 pm to 08:30 pm