How Can We Support Our Elderly Parent’s Mental Well-Being?
Image from The Pride In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of seniors suffering from mental health issues, with...
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- Jul 30, 2021
- 5 min
7 Easy Things to Do to Significantly Improve the Care of Your Elderly Parents in Singapore
Guest Post By SilverAlly For many caregivers, caring for their elderly parents may feel overwhelming at times as they are unsure of what...
- Jul 21, 2021
- 6 min
A Complete Guide To Senior Homes: Which One Is Best For Your Elderly Loved One?
Guest Post by Redcrowns Senior Living Did you ever notice that some of us fear the idea of aging? It’s become a normal thing for people...
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
Should I Hire a Domestic Helper to Take Care of My Elderly Parents?
As our elderly parents age, they may start to require assistance with household chores, carrying groceries, climbing stairs or other...
- Jul 11, 2021
- 2 min
3 Affordable Online Purchases To Help Your Elderly Father Age Safely At Home
As our parents age, we become increasingly worried about their safety at home, especially since accidental falls at home can lead to...
- Jun 17, 2021
- 3 min
4 Things to Consider Before Asking Our Elderly Parents to Take Care of Our Children
Photo from Straits Times Many of us may be keen to let our elderly parents take care of our children. First and foremost, we tend to...
- Jun 1, 2021
- 3 min
Can you afford to move your mum in to live with you? 4 Important Aspects to Consider
As our parents age, many of us feel it is our duty to care for them, especially when they are no longer able to live on their own. An...
- Jun 1, 2021
- 3 min
How to Safeguard your Elderly Mum against Fraud?
Image from AsiaOne Did you just find out that one of your elderly relatives lost all her money in her bank account after she responded to...
- May 22, 2021
- 2 min
What Does It Mean When Your Parent is A Category II Resident?
Image From StraitsTimes Is your mother living in a nursing home and labelled as a Category I or II resident? Most nursing homes in...
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
How to Convince our Elderly Parents to go for a Health Check-up?
Image from Straits Times It is not uncommon for elderly persons to refuse to see a doctor when they are sick, and they may also avoid...
- May 12, 2021
- 2 min
Caring for the Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Diabetes is becoming increasingly common among older adults, affecting an estimated 1 in 3 people aged 60 and above in Singapore. In Type...
- May 2, 2021
- 3 min
6 Superfoods to Supercharge Your Loved One’s Golden Years
As caregivers, making the right dietary choices for our ageing loved ones can be challenging. They tend to eat less, and their bodies...
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
Should We Be Tracking Our Elderly Parents?
Image from NTUC Health In Singapore, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. We can’t always be there with our loved...
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
Guide to Eldercare Grants and Subsidies in Singapore
Singapore is facing a rapidly ageing population. In fact, according to Singapore’s Ministry of Social and Family Development, by 2030,...
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
Heart Attack Recovery: 3 Tips to Care for Your Loved Ones After Surviving a Heart Attack
People of age 65 and older are at a higher risk of suffering a heart attack or develop heart disease. It may take weeks or even months to...
- Mar 13, 2021
- 2 min
4 Benefits of Music to Improve Your Loved Ones’ Quality of Life
The power of music can be astronomical. Music comes in many styles and has a significant effect on one’s mood very quickly. Not only does...
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
3 Reasons to Start Making Dental Care A Priority for Your Mother
Image from HealthHub Why is dental health important? In Singapore, it is estimated that 1 out of 3 Singaporeans aged 60 and above are...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 3 min
Tips To Cope With Stress When Caring For Your Elderly Parents
Image from HealthHub I quit. Has that thought appeared while you were caring for your ill or elderly loved ones? Caregiver burnout may be...
- Feb 21, 2021
- 3 min
Top 3 Common Cancers Among The Elderly and What Can You Do To Help
Image from National University Health System People over the age of 65 have a 11-fold increase in cancer risk. According to the Singapore...
- Feb 11, 2021
- 3 min
How To Convince Your Parents To Eat Less High-glycemic Index Carbohydrates?
Traditional Asian diets may have some health risks associated with diabetes. This is because our diets consist of high-glycemic index...
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