INTRODUCTION TO NURSING HOMES Nursing Homes are long-term residential care facilities that provide assistance to residents who need help in most of their activities of daily living and/or have daily nursing care needs. In addition, there are selected nursing homes with specific dementia and/or psychiatric facilities that cater to residents who need specialised care and support. Caregivers can […]
Read MoreIn recent years, Singapore has surpassed Japan in having the largest ageing population in the world with citizens aged above 65 years, with our average life expectancy rising to 84.8 years. Unfortunately, with that, comes health conditions and disabilities as people grow older. In fact, one in two Singaporeans is at risk of severe disability at the age of […]
Read MoreSending your loved ones to a nursing home can be an emotionally wrenching decision. But with a small property and no one at home during the weekdays, it may sometimes be the best (or only) plan of action if you need to take care of elderly who needs assistance with daily chores. Continue reading at […]
Read MoreAs Singapore grows into an ageing society, most of us have to deal with the financial burden of old age. This may be having to care for our ageing parents and relatives, and eventually, our own needs when we grow old. Coupled with the demands of work and lack of time, we may eventually choose […]
Read MoreFor those of you who wants to have a deeper understanding of public health research, this article is for you. The objective of this research is to identify the predictors of self-reported quality of life (QOL) of nursing home residents in Singapore. Continue reading at Value in Health Journal.
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