BUTTERWORTH: Around 10 to 12 elderly folk living with dementia get a “sense of mission” every time they get to operate their pop-up cafe. Named the Forgotten Mutiara Cafe, they cook and serve simple meals to guests at a privately run care centre for the elderly here. They greet visitors, serve tea and have dance and music sessions with everyone. Research proves that structured activities involving routines, social interaction and simple tasks can help people with dementia maintain cognitive function, confidence and emotional well-being. Chuah Beng Si, who is the manager of the centre caring for seniors who have dementia, said the pop-up cafe was organised to help dementia patients stay active and connected with the community.

Source: The Star March 17, 2026 02:25 UTC