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: Learn more about dementia in elderly
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 aging. However, dementia is a more serious form of mental deterioration that is not a normal part of aging. In Singapore, 1 in 10 seniors […]
Caregiving 101: Dementia
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 decisions that affect daily life. It is not part of the normal ageing process. While age-related memory changes are normal, most adults do not develop […]