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 […]
Caregiving 101: When to Get a Hospital Bed at Home
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 the hospital bed for basic movement. The need for a hospital bed can be assessed from 2 angles: The patient The caregiver From the patient’s […]
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 […]