Keeping Our Elderly Loved Ones Connected with the World
The extent of our social isolation often increases as we age. The most prominent causes of social isolation include lack of family...
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- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- 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 1, 2021
- 2 min
Mobility Series (3/3): How To Choose The Right Bed Rail
Guest post by The Golden Concepts With so many options of bed rails out there, how do you know which one to choose? To help you out,...
- Jun 11, 2021
- 3 min
Mobility Series (2/3): How To Choose A Wheelchair
Guest post by The Golden Concepts The thought of buying a wheelchair may seem simple, but there are actually many things to consider. In...
- May 22, 2021
- 3 min
Mobility Series (1/3): Choosing the Right Mobility Aids for Your Loved Ones
Guest post by The Golden Concepts Do you or your loved ones need a mobility aid? If yes, how do you choose the right one? There is a wide...
- 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...
- 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...
- Feb 1, 2021
- 3 min
Does My Mother Have Dementia?
Did your parent forget to lock the door today? While there are many causes for it, forgetfulness is one of the most common presentations...
- Jan 22, 2021
- 3 min
Did Your Father Just Suffer From A Stroke? Here Are 2 Things You Can Do.
Image from Healthhub In every 100,000 Singaporeans, there are 155 cases of stroke and this number is expected to rise with our ageing...
- Jan 2, 2021
- 1 min
Important facts about your parent’s eye condition
78% of Singaporeans age 60 and above have cataracts. Age-related eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and...
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