by vivien | Jan 16, 2023 | Eldercare
Introduction Among the elderly, falls are the leading cause of death, injury and hospitalization. Seniors are not only more prone to falling, but they are also more vulnerable to injury. Understanding why elderly are more vulnerable can help family caregivers take the...
by vivien | Jan 12, 2023 | Eldercare
Introduction One of the most difficult challenges that dementia elderly caregivers face is outburst of rage, agitation and aggression. When a loved one’s personality turns hostile, it can be frustrating. Dementia elderly may be more prone to yelling, making rude...
by vivien | Jan 12, 2023 | Eldercare
Introduction The demand for elderly care is increasing year by year in Singapore’s new norm of the aging population. By 2035, approximately 32% of Singaporeans will be 65 years old and above, accounting for one-third of the population, according to Statista. As a...
by vivien | Dec 27, 2022 | Eldercare
Introduction The ability to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) steadily declines as dementia progresses. As dementia patients gradually forget daily routines and the abilities to carry out the activities of daily living, therefore they might face difficulty in...
by vivien | Dec 14, 2022 | Eldercare
What does ADL mean? According to the National Cancer Institute, ADL stands for “Activities of Daily Living”, or basic self-care tasks, is a concept of how independent an elderly person is. These activities include eating, dressing, grooming and toileting which people...
