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Beyond medical research, community-based efforts like installing murals on HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio aim to assist residents with dementia. These murals feature simple, recognizable images linked to local heritage or daily life, serving as visual cues that trigger memories and reduce disorientation. Formenting familiarity and nostalgia, these artistic interventions are designed to be uncomplicated and easily identifiable, aiding residents in reconnecting with their environment and their memories.