Caregiving 101: Hospital beds and accessories
Medical Assistance4u offers 3 types of home-based usage electrical hospital beds and a wide range of hospital bed accessories in Singapore. Home-based hospital bed is a great tool to help with home recuperation or to provide assistance to individuals who face mobility issues such as: Difficulty in standing up or sitting upright Unable to move […]
Fall prevention 101: Bedside railing
Home fall risk and safety Among the elderly, falls from the bed make up a high percentage of falls. In fact, the fall risk in bedrooms is higher than the fall risk in bathrooms. These falls can result in serious injuries like hairline fractures on the pelvic floor. Falls from the bed are common among […]
Caregiving 101: When to Get a Hospital Bed at Home
When should we get a hospital bed? Generally speaking, a hospital bed is required at home when users are in their recuperation and/or recovery phases and are fully reliant on the hospital bed for basic movement. The need for a hospital bed can be assessed from 2 angles: The patient The caregiver From the patient’s […]
Caregiving 101: How To Prevent Bedsores
Bedsores are caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. This usually happens to individuals who stays in a fixed position for a prolonged time in beds or wheelchairs with minimal movement. Normal home use beds are not suitable for users who are confined in bed due to health issues. Caregivers will have a hard time […]
10 Tools & Care Options to use MediSave Payouts for
What is MediSave Care? This is long-term care scheme allows Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents aged 30 and above who are severely disabled to make monthly cash withdrawals of up to a total of $200 per month from their own and/or their spouse’s MediSave Accounts for their long-term care needs. For more information about eligibility […]
Home safety 101: Elderly fall prevention at home
Falls are the most common cause of injuries in older adults, however falls do not only occur as we age. Falls typically happen as a result of one or more risk factors. These include your health, whether you have a physical ailment or a medical issue, as well as any dangers in your house or […]
How to: Rent a hospital bed in Singapore
Hospital Bed Rental in SG: Medical Assistance4u Medical Assistance4u provides hospital bed rental services in Singapore. With a team previously trained in the medical industry, Medical Assistance4u puts the safety of the hospital bed user and their family members as our priority. During delivery, our team will provide an introduction to the basic functions of […]
Step-by-step: How to use a 3 function bed at home?
Rental of motorised 3 function hospital bed in Singapore Medical Assistance4u is one of the companies in Singapore to provide short-term and long-term hospital bed rental for home usage. Home-use 3 function hospital bed can be used for various purposes such as home recuperation or for individuals who require caregiving capabilities. Our team ensures timely […]
A Step-by-Step Guide: Caring for Handicapped Elderly at Home
Although Singaporeans are living longer, those aged 60 and above are likely to spend 3 to 8 years with some form of handicap or disability. Physical disabilities make up half of the disability group. The other half consists of sensory (hearing and visual disabilities) and intellectual disabilities. Our loved ones may suffer from some form […]
How to Encourage Independence in the Elderly?
Knowing how to provide the elderly with proper care is important and crucial to their mental health. Although fully independent in their younger years, most elderly are more reliant on family members and caretakers as a result of illness and/or reduced mobility. A key part of caring for them is encouraging them to continue exercising […]