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,…
What is IHDC? The IHDC programme can be thought of as a care plan that is personalised to meet the care needs of the elderly client. It aims to help…
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…
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…
Home care VS nursing homes? Home care Nursing home Location Home-based Nursing home Flexibility for the caregiver More flexible Less flexible Costs More affordable Less affordable What are nursing…
