SG Caregivers

You will now be able to live-stream emergencies to the police and SCDF using a link to a new video system. Here's how it works: https://str.sg/iZcR

askST: Can frailty among the elderly be reversed? March 16, 2023 7:39 PM SINGAPORE - Doctors believe that frailty among the elderly leads to falls, longer hospital stays and poor recovery. With a rapidly ageing population, frailty is of concern here especially with the condition expected to become more common among older adults living within the community, from 3.5 per cent to 27 per cent. Read more: https://bit.ly/403jKFs

Around 5 per cent of older adults living in the community here have this condition. They usually show three or more of five symptoms – unintentional weight loss; muscle loss which makes them appear thin and weak; low or no energy; they tire easily; they walk very slowly and have low levels of physical activity. When physical and mental frailties are present, the elderly person is more than 20 times more likely to become disabled, hospitalised or die earlier. In a four-year study conducted by the National University of Singapore in 2014, it was found that physical exercise, a change in diet, cognitive training and even a combination of the three helped in the prevention, delay and reversal of frailty among elderly participants. This shows that frailty is not an inevitable part of ageing. Physical activities like walking and easy strength-training moves improve strength. The elderly also needs three healthy meals a day that include fruit, vegetables, protein, good fats, whole grains and low-fat dairy products. Playing mahjong and talking to friends also prevents the onset of frailty.

NTU scientists discover how brain powers the clearing of waste linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, paving way for possible treatment March 16, 2023 8:56 PM SINGAPORE - A team of 12 researchers from Nanyang Technological University has shed light on how immune cells in the brain produce energy to clear toxic waste which would otherwise build up to cause Alzheimer’s Disease. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YRT7ST

- Households can engage these companies to provide basic care services for children above 18 months old and elderly family members. - MOM stated on its website that the services provided under the scheme are intended to cater to households that "intermittently need additional help" with basic child and elder care. - Households that require a higher level of care should approach specialised caregiving companies, such as home nursing or home medical services. - Households engaging the companies for elder or child care services should also ask the provider for the experience, qualification and training of the worker deployed, as well as access the suitability of the worker for the care needs of the household. Full article: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/part-time-home-cleaning-scheme-expanded-include-basic-care-children-and-elderly-2129036?cid=tdy%20tg_tg-pm_social-msging-free_09102018_today

https://www.msf.gov.sg/opg/Pages/The-LPA-The-Lasting-Power-of-Attorney.aspx The LPA is a legal document which allows a person who is at least 21 years of age ('Donor'), to voluntarily appoint one or more persons ('Donee(s)') to make decisions and act on his/her behalf if he/she loses mental capacity one day. A Donee can be appointed to act in the two broad areas of personal welfare and property & affairs matters. https://youtu.be/19wMk9wLJL8 *OPG has extended the LPA Form 1 application fee waiver for Singapore Citizens to 31 March 2023, to encourage more Singaporeans to plan ahead and apply for an LPA.*

https://www.msf.gov.sg/opg/Lists/Guides/Attachments/4/Caregiver's%20Guide%20Chinese%20(Oct%202016).pdf 持久授权书 (LPA) 当一个人因意外事故, 疾病或老化而失去心智能力时, 他的生活起居, 财产(包括财物和存款)的处理,由谁来代为决策和处理? 持久授权书（LPA）是一份法律文件。它让满21岁又心智能力健全的人，自愿地委任一名或多名人士在将来丧失作决定的心智能力时，代替自己作出有关个人福利以及产业与财务事宜的决定。 https://youtu.be/SkuTZ13RgnE *当局已为新加坡公民免除LPA表格一（Form 1）收费，直到2023年3月31日。如果还没准备的话，记得去准备。*

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A collaboration between Psychosocial Initiative and SG Assist, this initiative aims to equip volunteers and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to help someone who is in emotional anguish and anxiety. PFA is a technique based on the concept of human resilience. Its goal is to restore emotional balance and prevent the development of further psychological scar. This is done by attending to the emotional crisis and reducing its distress reactions. It is described by mental health experts as "acute intervention of choice". Your willingness to learn psychological first aid has the power to positively impact the lives of those who are struggling with trauma and crisis. By equipping yourself with these skills, you can be a source of comfort and support to those who need it most, and help them on their journey towards healing and resilience. Your efforts can make a real difference in the world. Register at: https://forms.gle/e7USfLWjsxH5JAZB9

*Forward on behalf of Maya Dance Theatre* Hi all Hope you can help share the flyer with those who maybe keen to explore creative movements sessions as part of ongoing training with DADC dancers co-leading Open to 5 years and upwards for both children and youth with needs and diversely abled. *Except for those with wheelchair we are unfortunately not able to open up due to space limitations 🙏 Email: Info@mayadancetheatre.org

Hello! NKF’s Kidney We Care: Let's Revolutionise!, an NKF event powered by volunteers is back for the 3rd year! This time, we are going LIVE at The Star Vista this weekend (4 & 5 Mar)! It’s a free-for-all event packed with fun-filled activities and ending off with a free concert put up by emerging local artistes. Do join us and help spread the word about the event. Event website: https://nkfs.org/event/kidney-we-care-lets-revolutionise-2023/ Event IG: https://www.instagram.com/kwc.letsrevolutionise/

Free nutritional talk on 20 Feb (Sat), 3:30pm by certified dietician, Ms Zhang Li Yuan. The session is targeted at caregivers caring for loved ones with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Venue: Blk 19 Marine Terrace #01-156 (Caregiver Support Network)

[Sharing Research Contribution Opportunity] Market Research on Eldercare Greetings! We are a group of final year NUS Business students doing our Field Service Project on the availability and accessibility of elderly care products and services in Singapore. In this 10 to 15-minute survey, we seek to understand your duties and challenges while caring for a senior (60 years old and above), as well as your awareness of eldercare marketplaces and Age-Tech. If you have more than one senior under your care, please submit only one response based on the senior who receives the most care. As a token of appreciation, five lucky respondents will receive a $10 NTUC FairPrice E-Gift voucher. All information collected will be kept strictly confidential and only used for the purpose of our Field Service Project research. Contact information will only be used to contact lucky draw winners and/or participants of the follow-up survey. Personal data will neither be given to any third party, nor used for any promotional or marketing purposes. Participation is voluntary; you may withdraw from this study at any time. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhSf54M3ehf2vkge4278IIDa5Ou7zT9OJyJJDEtog4sRtWOw/viewform

Dear all, “Emerging From the Dark” is a collection of stories about stroke survivors and caregivers in Singapore. It is the 2nd book by stroke survivor - Terence Ang. His first book (“A Cry In the Dark”) was a national bestseller. “Emerging from the Dark” eBook is now available for FREE at Amazon. Today is the last day!! Grab it before it’s too late! Terence hopes to encourage more people to understand the plight of stroke survivors and their caregivers with his books. Feel free to spread the word - https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Dark-Terence-Ang-ebook/dp/B0BQZTHVYR

Feature: SG Assist helps working caregivers care for loved ones at home Social enterprise SG Assist Singapore connects busy, working caregivers to community volunteers so that they do not have to worry about loved ones at home. Read more 👉 https://tp.kindness.sg/3Hl7yIu