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The Caregiving Fest – a public event held at the atrium of Sengkang Grand Mall – closes off Caregiving Week 2024, CWA’s annual flagship event.
“What many seniors need is a listening ear – someone who can sit down with them and talk to them,” says Jason Lee, a silver freelance home-based caregiver with The Caregiving Welfare Association (CWA).
A 70-year-old caregiver discusses the financial, emotional and mental toll of being a caregiver.
Steven Yeo, the executive director of Caregiving Welfare Association, talks shop on what’s holding social service agencies in Singapore back.
Oasis@Outram – a senior day care centre with a cinema, salon and fully stocked bar – offers plenty of food for thought about palliative care.
Women carry the greater burden when it comes to caregiving. With Mother’s Day around the corner, Koh Yan Ping of SCWO wishes that the burden of caregiving is shared equally.
Growing old and becoming frail poses challenges for the silver generation and their families. And how can medical institutions ease the burden on families that are caught in a situation where they don’t need all the attention thrust upon them?
A negative family environment can make it more difficult for a caregiver to function in this role. Caregivers should learn to let go if the environment gets toxic.
Shaving can help seniors feel confident and more like ‘themselves’, even as they age. But it isn’t always easy – these are tips for a safer shave for seniors and their caregivers.
While caregiver stress is well accepted as a result of caring for an elderly person, the family dynamics play a big part in how the stresses can be made worse. While many families don’t like to air their dirty laundry, it’s good to speak with a neutral party for some emotional comfort.
When your elderly parent develops dementia, your whole life changes as a number of emotions converge to send you on a rollercoaster ride. James Leong, an independent counsellor has advice for those who are in this difficult situation.