Caregiving 101: Identifying fall risks at home
Fall risks are often heightened by the use of common inappropriate support points at home. Explore the suitable medical assistive tools to reduce elderly falls at home. Common inappropriate support points Due to weakened muscle and reduction in mobility, elderly might not have sufficient strength to cross over edges. In order to cross over obstacles, […]
Healthcare 101: Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund
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 offset costs of home healthcare items and assistive devices. SMF subsidies available For elderly living at home, here is more information about SMF subsidies for […]
Caring for the Elderly
“Taking care of an elderly is exactly the same as taking care of an infant.” – Founder of Medical Assistance4u It is important to understand how to take care of the elderly, both at home and when they leave the house. By taking the time to understand their needs and the tools available in the […]