Caregiving 101: Elderly care options in Singapore
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, an increasing number of elderly are living longer lives with complex conditions. These conditions can result in reduced mobility and independence in daily activities. Providing […]
How to Register your Elderly for a Nursing Home?
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 home services for your loved one, the next step would be to register them for a nursing home. Criteria When applying to stay in a […]
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 seniors maintain independence and quality of life in their communities for as long as possible. Elderly clients will have the flexibility of different combinations of […]
Home Care: an Alternative to Nursing Homes
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 homes? Image by Ren Ci Nursing homes are care facilities that cater to elderly who require assistance with daily activities like bathing, using the toilet and […]
Nursing Homes in Singapore
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 folks home or nursing home is stigmatised. Old folks homes and nursing homes are still often portrayed negatively in the media, leading to a general […]