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3 Challenges Caregivers Face – and How to Conquer them

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 18, 2022 4:56:04 PM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caregiver Highlights, Caregiving Journey

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3 Challenges Caregivers Face – and How to Conquer them (1)

Being a caregiver requires endless amounts of energy, empathy and patience. Caregiving is a time-consuming undertaking that can easily lead to burnout.

If you’re caring for a loved one, it’s important to be aware of the challenges caregivers face, so that you’re able to address them if you need to. Taking care of others means taking care of yourself.

 

 

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Fall Prevention for the Elderly

[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 6, 2022 10:30:00 AM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caring For The Elderly, Health, Falls

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Falls are one of the main causes of morbidity and disability in the elderly. More than one-third of senior citizens aged 65 or older fall every year. It is important to prevent these accidents since they can have irreversible physical and psychological repercussions, greatly affecting the elder's quality of life.

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Technnology To Help With Dementia Care

[fa icon="calendar'] May 11, 2021 12:00:00 PM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caring For The Elderly, Technology Is Vital

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Technological advances present a more convenient alternative for many facets of our daily life, some of which can make a real difference in taking some burden off the caregiver and keeping persons with dementia more comfortable and safe.

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How a Dementia Journal Makes Caregiving Easier

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 12, 2021 5:36:06 PM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caring For The Elderly

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Consistently taking notes on dementia symptoms can help you feel more in control of your caregiving journey, and can also help you better understand your loved one’s needs.

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Responding to Mood Changes in your Loved Ones

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 17, 2021 10:50:44 AM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caring For The Elderly

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With most of the family staying home during this period, persons with dementia might be confused or stressed by the changes in their daily environment and routine. As caregivers, it is important to reassure them and find ways to reduce the factors that affect their mood.

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COVID-19: Minimising Stress with a New Routine

[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 17, 2021 10:17:00 AM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caring For The Elderly

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COVID-19 has disrupted many of our routines, which can be especially hard on persons living with dementia. During this extraordinary period, it’s important to try to keep to a daily routine as much as possible.

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How to Handle Medical Appointments Amidst COVID-19

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 20, 2021 11:12:53 AM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caring For The Elderly

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Medical appointments are some of the more essential reasons that will see us leaving the house amidst the COVID-19 measures. During these appointments, taking extra precautions will go a long way in keeping our loved ones safe.

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Applying for Lasting Power of Attorney in Singapore

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 6, 2021 10:42:06 AM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caring For The Elderly

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In order to make important healthcare and financial decisions for someone who has lost their mental capacity, it’s important to begin the process of applying for a Lasting Power Of Attorney (LPA) early. Here’s how, and what you can do if a loved one has lost their mental capacity before they were able to successfully apply for an LPA.

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Monitoring Your Loved Ones for COVID

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 25, 2020 10:15:15 AM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caring For The Elderly

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It’s important to monitor your loved ones for COVID-19 symptoms, to ensure that you can respond in a timely manner should the need arise.

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Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 4, 2020 8:52:22 AM / by CaregiverAsia posted in Caring For The Elderly

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