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.

Palliative care has been proven to be beneficial for both dementia patients and their caregivers and families. In this Palliative Care Guide for Dementia, we discuss the various aspects of palliative care for dementia, how it can be incorporated into home care, and how you can get palliative care for dementia in Singapore.