by Eleanor Yap | Feb 13, 2023 | Caregiving
Dementia Singapore partners with the Municipal Service Office. Support for families will now be further strengthened with an additional notification platform when their loved ones with dementia go missing. This support, which comes from a strategic partnership...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 25, 2015 | Caregiving
Six options to encourage engagement. BY: Ann Napoletan As dementia progresses, it becomes challenging to find activities that encourage mental, emotional and sensory stimulation. At the same time, we are often in search of ways to connect with our loved one when...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 22, 2014 | Caregiving
A woman opens up about her early struggles and frustration with her mother who has dementia to where she is today, more in control. BY: Eleanor Yap Patsy Chia’s caregiving journey with her mother who has dementia has had its ups and downs. She has had to deal...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 7, 2013 | Ask The Expert
Q. Are there any relevant agencies/voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) that provide ad-hoc services such as accompanying fragile elderly for medical appointments, visiting markets and parks, etc. Some elderly may not need to hire a full-time helper but just need...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 29, 2012 | Caregiving
When your loved one moves in with you, you need to be able to cater to his or her needs. Here’s some advice from someone who knows apartments but also is a caregiver himself. BY: Robert Mansions Not long ago, it was standard procedure for ageing parents...
