Integrated Home and Day Care (IHDC) Programme
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…
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…
1. High Blood Pressure High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a prevalent condition among Singaporean elderly. This condition is especially dangerous among elderly because the risk of high…
Active ageing – what does it mean? According to HealthHub, active ageing is “a holistic approach that helps a person to optimise their physical, mental and social health, be actively…
What is dementia? Dementia is one of the 3 common mental health disorders among the elderly. It is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think or make…
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…
Why might we consider sending our elderly loved ones to old folks homes? In societies like Singapore, the notion of sending one’s elderly parents or loved ones to an old…
What is Dialysis? Dialysis is the process of artificially removing waste products and fluid from the blood. This is usually done by our kidneys and dialysis is required when one’s…
What is Dialysis? Dialysis is the process of artificially removing waste products and fluid from the blood. This is usually done by our kidneys and dialysis is required when one’s…