Caregivers/Caregiving

A San Francisco clinic shows promise in treating drug-fuelled public breakdowns

There were 38 drug deaths in the city of San Francisco in September.

Beyond family: How Singapore can meet the needs of its super-aged era

sfage - Madam Peh Kim Hiok, 62, has been a volunteer with the Singapore Red Cross' ElderAid - a befriending programme for elders - for about 8 years. She believes that seniors should stay healthy and help each other.

Credit: Singapore Red Cross

Young bodybuilders lift Japan’s ailing care sector

In this photograph taken on September 29, 2025, care worker and bodybuilder Takuya Usui (L) chats with Madoka Yamaguchi as he helps her sit on a bed at a care home for people with disabilities operated by Visionary in Ichinomiya, Aichi prefecture. Gender stereotypes and poor pay have long discouraged young men from becoming caregivers, even as demand surges in a country with one of the world's oldest populations. But Visionary, a firm based in the city of Nagoya, is successfully recruiting male bodybuilders to the care industry -- luring them to its promised "paradise for musclemen" with perks including paid gym time and protein shake subsidies. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) / To go with AFP story Japan-fitness-lifestyle-ageing, FEATURE by Tomohiro OSAKI

Ex-DPM Heng Swee Keat and other stroke survivors pay tribute to caregivers

Former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat presenting his wife, Madam Chang Hwee Nee, with a bouquet of red roses at the end of his tribute.

Giving until there is nothing left: What dementia steals from caregivers

Dementia is never just about memory loss. It creeps in quietly, then overwhelms with symptoms such as sundown syndrome.

Forum: Strengthen support for caregivers

Older CareShield Life policyholders could enjoy lower premiums as criteria tightens from 2026

From 2026, those born in 1979 or earlier who have mild and moderate disabilities will no longer be allowed to opt in to CareShield Life.

High cost of looking after seniors with dementia: Government grants can help defray cost by up to 36%

With various government support schemes, such as long-term care subsidies, expenses can be defrayed by as much as 36 per cent of the total cost.

WP launches initiative to gather views of caregivers on challenges, areas for more support

Sengkang GRC MP He Ting Ru at the launch event of the Workers' Party's Caregivers’ Wishes scheme on Oct 10.

A loved one was diagnosed with dementia. Now what?

The New York Times asked dementia specialists and families who have faced the disease to share advice.

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