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Blog: Alzheimer's Disease Association on how to help dementia patients physically, emotionally and mentally

Do you know that the prevalence of dementia including Alzheimer's in Singapore is predicted to hit 45,000 in 2015 and 103,000 by 2030? In Malaysia, the numbers are more than double, according to Alzheimer's Disease International. Read the article

Blog: Speech Therapist Beatrice Teo shares her journey in helping people with communication and swallowing difficulties

In adults, signs that you may need speech therapy include difficulty with speech, voice and swallowing. For adults with swallowing difficulties, they would often cough or choke when eating and drinking. This may be due to weakness in their swallowing muscles, resulting in the food and drink entering the airway when they swallow. Read the article

Blog: Counsellor Kelly Tan shares how counselling helps with mental wellness

Counseling becomes a safe medium for those facing a stressful period in their lives. Stressful moments can sometimes arise from grieving a loss of a loved one, depression, addiction, anxiety, troubled domestic relationships, anger management and other issues, which are affecting the wellbeing of the individuals and their families. Read the article

Video: Occupational Therapy

An Occupational Therapist not only helps patients regain their functionality at home and in the community but also equips their caregivers with the knowledge to help the patients manage their psychological and physical stress. Watch the video

Video: A day in the life of a freelance nurse

For this year's Nurses Day, here's a special story from our freelance nurse Yassotha. As a nurse, do you know that there's more to the job than the confines of the hospital wards? Yassotha shares us on the perks and advantages in a day in the life of a freelance nurse! Watch the video

VIDEO: POST-NATAL COACHING FOR NEW MOTHERS

Pregnancy is simply the first step in motherhood. Are you prepared for what to expect after childbirth? Don't worry, there's a place where you can seek help if you're worried. Our post-natal coach Li Li shares her own personal experience and advice for new mothers who want the best for their newborn baby! Watch the video

VIDEO: CHIROPRACTIC THERAPY DURING PREGNANCY

Did you know that poor posture can lead to complications during pregnancy? Dr. Judy Lee from Wellness for Life Chiropractic not only highlights the problems that can arise from bad spinal health, but also teaches about the benefits that mothers-to-be can gain from chiropractic therapy during pregnancy. Watch the video

VIDEO: PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR POST-OPERATION RECOVERY

Physiotherapy is crucial to any post-operation recovery. Our freelance physiotherapist sheds some light on why it's important, as well as the exercises to help patients recover faster. Watch the video

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