Getting a stoma can be a life-changing decision. A lot of concerns come to mind. Does a stoma bag stink and drive people away? What to do if it leaks? How long will you have to wear it for? Read our essential guide to stoma care at home, put together by Ninkatec professional nurses, for important and practical care tips you or a loved one may need.
Home care in Singapore could cost a staggering amount of S$3,100 per month. In this article, we guide you through financial assistance schemes for caregivers and care recipients in Singapore, such as Home Caregiving Grant, Caregiver Training Grant, IDAPE, SMF, application processes including means testing and functional assessment.
This article aims to equip caregivers with the essentials of wound care at home. We walk you through what to expect during the wound healing stages, simple care steps you can safely carry out at home, how to prevent complications and support optimal healing, and signs that you should call for help from a professional nurse.
Caregiver stress manifests as frustration, anger, cynicism, neglect, guilt, and at its peak, caregiver burnout. In this article, we discuss caregiver stress and caregiver burnout, how to recognise their signs and symptoms, and offer 6 strategies to prevent caregiver stress. Read on for bonus tips on how to avoid caregiver stress during holiday times and make the most of festive occasions for both yourself and the person you care for.
In this article, professional caregiver Winie Trazona shares her perspective and advice on what it takes to be a caregiver, how to manage patient's discomfort, handle distress and take care of your own well being. She recommended caregivers being strong and knowing your limit too; and taking care of yourself while taking care of the patient.
In Singapore, falls account for 40% of injury-related deaths. Elderlies are at higher risk of falls. In this article, we cover risk factors for falls, consequences of falls, treatment for falls, and preventive measures you can take at home to make it safer for elderlies, as well as how to get up to 95% subsidy for home modification via HDB's EASE program.
In this article, a daughter tells her story caring for her mother with dementia and lessons she learned. Be patient, practise self-care, forgive and above all, just love. Dementia home care resources are listed at the end of the article.
Pressure sores or bedsores are common among patients who are bed-ridden or uses wheelchair for long hours. In this guide, we discuss the symptoms, 4 stages of pressure sores, and how to care for pressure sores at home.
In this caregiver's guide, we explain the functions of urinary catheter, steps to care for patient with unriary catheter at home, precautions to watch out for. We also list out situations when you should not interfere but call for professional medical help.
(65) 6802 7972 (In-clinic services)Ninkatec also operates in-clinic GP services under Charazoi Medical Clinic, and caregiver services under Comfort Keepers Singapore. Visit our sister websites to find out more.