It was wonderful to have the opportunity to facilitate a discussion on the role of the arts in the health and well being of the elderly, people with dementia and their carers.   Singapore has an ageing population and it has been predicted that by 2020 53,000 people will be suffering from some form of dementia.  Even worse, that number is predicted to treble by 2050!  A sobering statistic indeed – so how can an arts based program make any difference?