Active Ageing in Singapore
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…
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…
Mental Illness in the Elderly Elderly mental health is an important area of healthcare. When overlooked, deterioration of mental health among the elderly can lead to larger issues of elderly…
Elderly mental health is an important area of healthcare that is sometimes overlooked and can lead to larger issues of elderly suicide. Common elderly mental health disorders include delirium, dementia…
What is MediSave Care? This is long-term care scheme allows Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents aged 30 and above who are severely disabled to make monthly cash withdrawals of up…