Around the country, there are millions of people who serve as caregivers. Some caregivers work for home care agencies, others work independently, and others don’t “work” at all but are family caregivers who pitch in to help loved ones. And yet, choosing a caregiver for a loved one is a big decision. You’re entrusting that person with … Read more
Lockdown can bring abrupt and continuous changes to our lifestyles with new challenges for us to face. Whether you’re feeling depressed, anxious, or lonely, it is vital to develop coping tools and strategies to improve your mindset and mental wellbeing. While a course may not help you feel completely better, it can offer information that … Read more
Staying positive during difficult times is essential to your mental health. It may be hard but people around you are happy to help. Here are some tips for staying positive when things are tough. It can be difficult to stay positive despite all of the depressing news around the world. Or even staying positive when … Read more
As we enter another phase of pandemic, our healthcare protocol has recently changed. Which allow individuals with mild or no symptoms to self-isolate early and recover at home. Whether you are self-isolating in a community isolation facility or at home, it’s not just your physical health you have to take note of – your mental well-being is just … Read more
Feeling stressed? You’re not the only one. Two years of a global pandemic is taking its toll. It’s certainly common for us to develop a routine that eventually dulls our spirit and negatively impacts our physical and mental health. People over the age of 65, who have become even more isolated during the pandemic, have suffered … Read more
We know it’s not just about living longer, it’s about living healthily and happily for longer. Growing more forgetful and finding it difficult to pick up new skills may be part and parcel of ageing. There are many ways seniors can stave off the effects of old age on their minds. And this involves changes in … Read more
Without a doubt, regular exercises is good for you at any age. Living an active life becomes increasingly important as you age. Even as your body craves for you to keep moving, the world tells you to retire, relax, and take it easy. Although you may be ready to retire from your 9-to-5, don’t put … Read more
Dementia has become a highly misunderstood mental health condition due to its association with ageing and memory loss. The lack of public education and awareness regarding dementia has led to many misconceptions. What is Dementia? Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make … Read more
Dementia is a condition in which cognitive function deteriorates beyond the level expected from normal biological ageing. Globally, dementia is one of the leading causes of death and disability among older people. It is the seventh leading cause of death among all illnesses. Often, dementia is misunderstood and stigmatized, which creates obstacles to diagnosis and … Read more
If you’re supporting someone recovering from a crisis, be there to support them and stay involved. Recovery can take time. Talking about suicide may be hard. It can also save lives. Sometimes depression feels unbearable. Some people get to the point where life doesn’t seem worth living. Suicidal thoughts aren’t unusual, and they’re nothing to … Read more