by Eleanor Yap | Jun 24, 2014 | Caregiving
Seven practical tips to approaching your parents in a dignified way. It’s not easy when roles are reversed. That’s true for you as a caregiver, as well as your dad or mum as they age. It’s also probably decades since any of you gave a second thought to...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 28, 2014 | Caregiving
Caregiving can’t be done alone and will need family members involved. However, having a cooperative relationship amongst the family can be hard. BY: Priyanka Awasthi Every family is unique and so is the way in which they react to a given situation. For instance, in...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 21, 2014 | Caregiving
Marriage is not just about the good times, it is also about the times in need when the other half’s health is affected. For 74-year-old Saek Choong, he had to suddenly take on the caregiving role for his wife. BY: Law Kim Hwee Seventy-four-year-old Chooi Saek...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 12, 2013 | Health
As our population ages, dementia will increase, so debunking its myths are essential in understanding the condition and lowering your risk. As the Singapore population ages, the figures of those who will have dementia will continue to increase. Dementia is not...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 19, 2013 | Health
Know the drugs that could cause potential problems. BY: Dr Mario Trucillo Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) is an adverse reaction that occurs and is directly attributable to the drug itself. These can include drug interactions, accidental overdose, adverse effects and...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 8, 2013 | Caregiving
Thanks to his experience with his great-grandmother, one US teenager is determined to do whatever he can to help those with the disease. BY: Eleanor Yap Max Wallack (left) was six when he came face-to-face with Alzheimer’s disease. His great-grandmother Gertrude was...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 13, 2013 | Caregiving
Learn caregiving skills to make your journey a joy rather than a burden. BY: Priyanka Awasthi Perhaps it dawned on you quite gradually. At a family reunion dinner with your parents, you found that this year, your mother had not cooked the family’s...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 5, 2013 | Caregiving
A social enterprise that sells adaptive clothing, which allows those with limited mobility to dress themselves. BY: Eleanor Yap It was all a chance encounter that took 39-year-old Shamla Ramasamy down the social enterprise path. She was doing some...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 3, 2013 | Caregiving
As a caregiver, there are a few things you can do for the elderly as well as for yourself. BY: Benita Fong Caregiving can be both challenging as well as rewarding. Here are some tips to care for the eyes of your loved one as well as some additional tips...
by Eleanor Yap | May 15, 2013 | Ask The Expert
Q: I am having a hard time juggling multiple medications. Can you give me tips on how best to deal with this problem? Multiple medications are common among the elderly as they tend to have more medical conditions. According to a 2012 study done by the...
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 13, 2012 | Caregiving
This retiree shares his caregiving experience with his wife who has Alzheimer’s disease. BY: Eleanor Yap Seventy-three-year-old retiree John Ee is no stranger to Alzheimer’s disease. He is a caregiver to his 76-year-old wife, Jeannette, who suffers from...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 30, 2012 | Caregiving
An author of a children’s book delves into the serious topic of Alzheimer’s disease. BY: Eleanor Yap “Where’s Grandma?” is a simple and easy-to-read book that brings to light the relationship of a young boy named Luke and his best friend – his Grandma. They...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 27, 2012 | Caregiving
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a very stressful situation as he or she will not be able to communicate like a normal individual. Find out strategies you can use to make your communication better. BY: Pee Lay Lay To communicate with a person...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 28, 2012 | Caregiving
Telling stories before we forget, two young passionate men share their feat to reduce stigma of dementia and provide support for caregivers. BY: Joanne Tok When one shares about a story about himself or herself, minds are thrilled, hearts are stirred and even...
