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Caregivers need more support. We owe it to them
Steps like the enhanced Home Caregiving Grant offer some relief, but many caregivers are struggling and we, as a nation, should ease their load.
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It is time we recognised that caregiving is a form of productive work that benefits every society - especially an ageing one.
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Nur Diyana Azman and Atiqah Lee
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Linda (not her real name) wakes up before dawn to help her 82-year-old mother, Madam Toh, get out of bed, shower and dress.
Breakfast is a tedious process – slicing food into smaller pieces to prevent choking and ensuring her mother takes five different medications in the correct order and dosage.
