Dementia Go-To Point (GTP) Locator Guide

With more than 780 Dementia Go-To Points (GTPs) in Singapore, you can now search for the nearest Dementia GTP with your CARA App*!

*Please enable Location Services when prompted, and ensure that you are using the most recent version of the ‘CARA SG’ app.

What are Dementia GTPs? 
Dementia GTPs are resource centres where the general public and caregivers can get educational resources and helpful information on dementia.
Members of the public can bring persons living with dementia who may appear lost and are unable to find their way home for staff assistance there.
These are situations that you may encounter. Please click and you will be directed to the appropriate steps.

Searching for Dementia GTPs

Situation: You found a lost individual, and you are not sure what to do.
As contacting local authorities should be a last resort, you may bring the individual to the nearest Dementia GTP, where trained staff can provide assistance.

Step 01.

Sign in to your CARA app.

In the homepage, scroll down and look for “Dementia Go-To Point Locator”.
IMG_8962a

Step 02.

Tap on “Allow while Using App”

Please allow CARA to use your location.

Step 03.

Tap on “List Location”

You will now see all the nearest Dementia GTPs around you.
Legend

Step 04. (optional)

Using the filter icon next to the “Search Bar”, you can also search based on the different perimeters.

Step 05.

Search via postal code or partial address

Simply key it in the search bar and tap on “List Location”. 
step6

Step 06.

You may receive a pop-up that says ‘No Result’.
Not to worry, the app will show you the nearest locations from the search.
Click “OK”.

Step 07.

Scroll to see all Dementia GTPs.

Dementia GTPs are listed from nearest to furthest. Tap on the preferred Dementia GTP.
Legend
step7
step8

Step 08.

You will now see the full details of your selected Dementia GTP.

Next, click on the “Directions” button.

End

You will be directed to Google Maps or Apple Maps, depending on your mobile device.

You may also share this information with anyone.

Spotted someone with a physical CARA card, and not sure what to do next

Situation: You come across a lost individual who has a physical CARA card.

You want to assist but can’t reach the caregiver. As contacting local authorities should be a last resort, you may now bring the individual to the nearest Dementia GTP, where trained staff can provide assistance.
Note: You can still assist in this situation even if you do not have the CARA app.

*Please enable Location Services in your mobile browser. 

For iPhone Users: 
 Go to ‘Settings‘ –> ‘Privacy & Security‘ –> ‘Location Services‘ –> Search for Safari / preferred web browser –> Set ‘While Using App and turn Precise Location button on’. 

For Android Users: 
Go to ‘Settings‘ –> Search for web browser name (Eg. Chrome, Firefox) –> Click ‘Permissions‘ –> Click ‘Location‘ –> Toggle ‘Use Precise Location

Step 01.

Using your phone camera, scan the QR code on the physical CARA Card.

CARA card_Wong Seng's QR

Step 02.

You will see the details of the lost person.

Scroll down, and input details on the webform.
Then, press “Submit”.

Step 03.

After reading the terms, click on “Proceed”.

Step 04.

If you can’t reach the caregiver, you may bring the lost person to the nearest GTP.

Tap on “Dementia Go-To Point Locator”.

Step 05.

You will now see all the nearest Dementia GTPs (red pins) around you listed from the closest to furthest.

Select the preferred Dementia GTP.

Step 06.

You will see the full details of your selected Dementia GTP.

Next, click on the “Directions” button.

End

You will be directed to Google Maps or Apple Maps, depending on your mobile device.

You can now bring the individual who is lost to the Dementia GTP.

Thank you for being part of the dementia community!

For more assistance,  you may call the Dementia Helpline at

6377 0700

This helpline is operational from Monday- Friday, 9am-6pm and
Saturday, 9am-1pm.