Caring for & Living with Dementia: Tips & Resources
A few days ago, one of my participants, Ms A, shared with me her dilemma. Her aunt, Mdm B, has been working as a nurse before her retirement. Mdm B has a strong personality and is fiercely independent who lives alone. She was very active …
I have been talking about mindfulness and its roles in preventing dementia, as well as how to start your mindfulness practice in the previous few articles. In this article, I will like to present the roles of mindfulness in caregiving – positive caregiving to be …
Do you remember the story of my mummy’s struggle with my late-grandfather’s refusal to shower for days which I shared some time back? For those who have not read that story, let me recap for you. My late grandfather had dementia. Once my mum called me, …
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Today is the final day (Day 15th) of the Chinese New Year, which may also be the final day of (non-stop) feasting for some of us. So, eating seems to be the most appropriate topic for this month. I remember visiting …
It all started when I arranged to meet my mum at Chinatown after her work about 2 years ago. I called her on her mobile phone to confirm the meeting venue when she was walking to the bus-stop near her workplace. After about 1.5 hour, …
