Senior citizens tend to grumble more as they age, and family members are the ones who have to deal with the constant complaints about the most trivial issues. Regardless of the efforts made to make life more comfortable for them, the constant complaining and negativity may never stop and may even take a toll…
We all need a sense of purpose in life in order to get through difficult days and achieve potential. Without a sense of purpose, one may constantly feel bored, dissatisfied, and empty, which can result in a slew of negative feelings and emotions. While it isn’t uncommon for one to lose their sense of…
Caregiving is undoubtedly a long and demanding responsibility. Whether it’s just for a short period of time or on a long-term basis, it is not uncommon for caregivers to need assistance from time to time. Those in need of elderly care in Singapore won’t have difficulty finding one as there are many nursing homes…
Oftentimes, seniors in nursing homes feel bored and lonely as they adapt their social schedules and exercise routines to meet their body’s needs. The loss of their physical capacity in their senior years can be attributed to their brittle bones, putting them at risk for chronic pain and illnesses. However, studies have shown that seniors…
Providing care for an ageing loved one is no easy feat and many caregivers suffer from burnout. More often than not, people often struggle to balance the demands of being a caregiver, committing to their careers, while also fulfilling their family responsibilities. Over time as stress builds up, they find themselves seeking alternative services, such…
People can experience memory loss or memory distortion at any age. Some of these may become more pronounced with age. Dementia and age-related memory loss are vastly different. Unlike natural memory loss, dementia often causes a significant decline in cognitive function, affecting a person’s ability to think, reason, and remember. As such, people who…
In Singapore, there are approximately one in 10 people above the age of 60 who suffer from dementia – about 82,000 people as of 2018 and increasing. The numbers might not surprise you, but it’s never easy to adjust to a loved one being diagnosed with dementia. Caregivers of elderly suffering from dementia will realise…
Dementia is a condition characterised by a decline in cognitive function, that goes beyond what is expected with normal ageing. Forgetfulness, struggling to follow conversations or find the right words, experiencing confusion, and having difficulty concentrating are common symptoms of dementia in your loved one. For this reason, communication can feel like a particularly frustrating task,…
Communication with elderly parents can be challenging because of their decline in memory, reduced ability to process information, hearing or sight impediments, and sometimes even separation from their friends or a community in Singapore. As such, learning effective methods to communicate with your elderly parents is one of the best ways to overcome these difficulties…
Ageing well involves ageing actively – and games play an important role in doing that! As we age, we naturally experience a decline in our body’s physical functions that often causes us to become less physically and mentally engaged too. Still, there are many low to medium intensity games that the elderly can play…