In this article, we walk you through the 7 stages of dementia, symptoms of severe stages, treatment and care options for late-stage dementia, how to manage common complications of dementia, and prepare for end-of-life matters when the time comes.
In this article, we walk you through the 7 stages of dementia, symptoms of severe stages, treatment and care options for late-stage dementia, how to manage common complications of dementia, and prepare for end-of-life matters when the time comes.
Beyond the visible tremors, people with Parkinson's often have to deal with “invisible” challenges such as pain, digestive problems, sleep issues, and even depression. In this blog article, we discuss the various visible and invisible symptoms of Parkinson's disease, and how caregivers and families can offer care that encourages independence while assuring both emotional and physical support to their loved ones.
Over 70% of seniors in Singapore wish to spend their final days at home, yet government statistics reveal that the same percentage do not have their wish fulfilled. This article delves into the discrepancy between wish and reality and how palliative care can help families honour their loved one's preference for end-of-life care and make these final chapters as peaceful and dignified as possible.
Ninkatec's Palliative Care Guide for Stroke covers the common long-term effects of strokes, the most critical recovery period in stroke rehabilitation, the role of palliative care in stroke recovery, and how to provide palliative care to stroke patients at home and improve their quality of life. After-stroke care is critical to improve various side effects from stroke, ranging from difficulty speaking and swallowing, weakness and paralysis on one side of body, to changes in behaviours and temperament. Stroke rehab therefore calls for multiple medical specialties, including nursing care for stroke, physiotherapy, speech therapy. With the right care and support, many stroke patients can reclaim their hope and life.
In this article, we discuss treatment and care for kidney failure, with a focus on palliative care. In addition to kidney dialysis or kidney transplant, palliative care is an important part of the therapeutic approach to help kidney failure patients maintain and improve their quality of life.
Advance Care Planning (ACP) brings about the opportunity to reflect on your life values and choose your health care options. It elicits questions such as, 'What does living well mean to you?', 'Does it mean being able to live independently, or being able to spend time with family and friends?'. Check out our 8-step practical ACP guide to get started.
Palliative care can be beneficial for the well-being of patients and families at every stage of illness; for children, adults as well as elderlies; at home as well as in hospital. Read our interview with Dr Michael Chong of Livewell Medical Clinic for advice on where, when and how to get the right palliative care in Singapore.
Palliative treatments for cancer help patients with issues such as pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and more. This general guide to palliative care for cancer discusses different palliative treatments for cancer patients, when to start palliative care, and how to find a good palliative team in Singapore
Palliative care is a type comprehensive and customisable care to enhance patient's wellbeing. In this palliative care guide, we discuss different types palliative care, how it is different from hospice care, and where and how to find the best palliative care in Singapore.
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