Home care is a broad umbrella of services include medical and nursing care, medication management, rehabilitation, personal care, social and caregiver support.
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Good nursing-home care involves much more than medication, meals, hygiene and safety. Residents should have opportunities to learn, communicate, make choices, pursue interests and remain connected to society.
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An elderly woman fell in her community care apartment and waited over two hours for help. What went wrong, and what can Singapore learn about assisted living, technology and emergency response?
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Growing older does not mean accepting every medical procedure without question, nor does it mean refusing treatment because we are afraid. It means making informed decisions that give us the best opportunity to remain healthy, independent and able to enjoy the years ahead.
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Adaptive sports modify sports according to a person’s physical abilities, cognitive function and mobility, rehabilitation becomes more enjoyable and meaningful.
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Nursing homes should not be defined only by the nursing care they provide. Residents come to us with different histories, abilities, expectations and needs. Their physical needs matter, but their emotional, social, psychological and spiritual needs matter too.
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Good oral health is much more than having clean teeth. Our mouth allows us to eat, chew, swallow, speak, smile and communicate. For older adults, declining oral function may affect nutrition, social participation, independence and overall quality of life.
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Falls are one of the most common and serious health concerns affecting older adults. A fall is sometimes dismissed as an accident, but in geriatric care, every fall should be treated as an important clinical event. A fall may reveal an underlying health problem, an environmental hazard, or a decline in mobility and balance
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Dementia affects millions of older adults worldwide and remains one of the greatest healthcare challenges of our ageing society. One of the most widely used and evidence-based approaches is reminiscence therapy.
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Regular exercise helps older adults maintain strength, balance, mobility and independence. Learn why staying active matters, which exercises suit you, and how to exercise safely.
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