by Eleanor Yap | Sep 16, 2025 | Caregiving
A one-stop resource for caregivers to a caregiver befriending programme are solutions recently launched. About one in two caregivers are at risk of high caregiver burden and about one in three are at risk of depression and poor quality of life, according to...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 5, 2025 | Caregiving
Findings from a NTUC LearningHub report say that professional caregivers find informal caregivers today are “somewhat capable” of providing necessary care, with none believing they are “very capable”. Amidst the growing pressures of a super-aged society,...
by Eleanor Yap | May 24, 2024 | Caregiving, Inspiring Figures
Seventy-one-year-old Chong Ooi goes from a purchasing officer in the air-conditioning industry to a care coordinator in the eldercare sector and continues to keep his head-up despite challenges. In 2012, 60-year-old Chong Ooi took on a caregiving role when his...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 20, 2023 | Caregiving
This musical brings awareness to dementia and caregiving. The reality of Singapore’s ageing population trend is that by 2030, it is estimated one in four people will be aged over 65 years. The number of families with a loved one with cognitive function disability will...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 5, 2020 | Miscellaneous
A stand-up comedy act about ageing and caregiving. What happens when a 68-year-old woman tries her hand at stand-up comedy for the first time after a decade as a caregiver to her mother? Her inhibitions are lowered, the truth is spoken, and all hell breaks...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 29, 2019 | Caregiving
National survey shares that 72 percent of persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, while 50 percent feel they cannot be open with others regarding their condition. Nearly three in four persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, and more...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 21, 2018 | Caregiving
Theatre company Pangdemonium delves into the all-important issue of dementia. The topic of dementia is wrestled in a new play called “The Father” that is set to open on March 2 to 18 by theatre company, Pangdemonium. The story by French playwright Florian...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 20, 2017 | Caregiving
A new community online portal that shares the stories of caregivers and provides them with as much information to help them care for their loved ones. Caregiving a loved one whether it is someone with dementia or even a child with Down syndrome can sometimes be...
by Eleanor Yap | May 2, 2017 | Caregiving
The two agreements include providing caregiver services as well as training and employment opportunities. Caregiver Asia, a company that provides on-demand care services, and two National Trades Union Congress’ (NTUC) social enterprises have inked separate...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 9, 2017 | Caregiving
Michael Wong, a recipient of the 2016 Singapore Patient Caregiver Award, is a cancer survivor who juggles his roles as a volunteer at TTSH and caregiving his wife who has dementia. BY: Eleanor Yap “I always care about people more than myself,” shared 78-year-old...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 12, 2016 | Reflections
A 79-year-old grandfather of two shares about his retirements and where he currently finds meaning in his life. BY: Raymond Wee I have had three retirements. In the 1960, I was a full-fledged marine radio officer. I had taken a course in radio telephony and received a...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 6, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Sensors to protect against pressure ulcers and a pill dispenser come up tops in the first Modern Aging event, with funding each of S$50,000 to build their businesses. Sensors to protect bedridden patients from pressure ulcers and infections, and an automated...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 4, 2015 | Caregiving
The inaugural Singapore Patient Action Awards highlight the sacrifices and tough journey caregivers go through. Seventy-four-year-old Heng-Chang Ye Veng was a dedicated caregiver to her late husband for nine years since he was diagnosed with dementia in 2007....
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 26, 2015 | Caregiving
To address a growing pool of caregivers looking after their ageing parents, a cooperative has been set up to give them much-needed support. BY: Eleanor Yap With people living longer, there will be a growing number of caregivers who will be caring for their ageing...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 22, 2015 | Caregiving
NTUC Health offers a number of services at home to caregivers who need some support. NTUC Health’s (formerly NTUC Eldercare) Care@home provides a comprehensive range of quality and affordable care services, delivered by its team of healthcare professionals and...
