This article was written with the help and expertise of Chung Minqi. As they age, the elderly often experience decreased mobility and strength. Loss of mobility is brought about by…
Regular exercise is important both for physical and mental health. While the first few activities that may come to mind are walking or moving around, such exercises may not be…
What is the Home Improvement Programme (HIP)? The Home Improvement Programme (HIP), is an initiative by HDB to help resolve common maintenance problems of aging flats. The HIP was introduced in…
Singapore’s ageing population is growing quickly. As of 2022, nearly 1 in 5 citizens are 65 years and older. While elderly healthcare in Singapore remains accessible and affordable for many,…
The Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) assists Singaporean elderly with ageing in the community by providing holistic support to caregivers. This support comes in the form of subsidies to…
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…
Dementia in Elderly The term ‘dementia’ is an umbrella term that encompasses age associated cognitive impairment. Commonly incorrectly associated with ‘senility’, dementia is sometimes seen as a normal part of…
When caring for wheelchair bound elderly, there will be occasions when you need to load their wheelchair into a car boot for transport. Read on to find out how to…
Find the right distance between the wheelchair and the car Ensure the distance between the patient on the wheelchair and the car is just right for you. If the wheelchair…
Nursing homes are care facilities that cater to elderly who require assistance with daily activities like bathing, using the toilet and eating. After coming to a decision to engage nursing…
