This video caused a furore in Singapore when it was first screened on Channel 8 news Thursday night. After conducting an investigation of the nursing home in question, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued an order for the home to stop admitting new residents. Outraged citizens have expressed shock and disgust at the abusive […]
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My 85-year old mother is in relatively good health and able to move around with the aid of a walking stick. But her memory is fading. There will come a time when she will need more care. With my siblings all busy with their own lives, I know I will end up as my mom’s
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Source: Straits Times Would caregivers for the elderly do a better job if they could experience the daily challenges that their patients or loved ones go through? The Tsao Foundation of Singapore believes so. The voluntary welfare organization has been running workshops to train staff of the SingHealth group to better understand the daily challenges faced by the elderly in carrying out simple tasks.
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My mother will be 83 in October. Except for a couple of age-related problems, she is in relatively good health and physically independent. Still, a time will come when she will no longer be able to do things for herself. Would I be sufficiently equipped with the know-how to look after her? As her sole
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