GeriCare

06/12/2025

Sometimes the overwhelm doesn’t roar… it whispers.
It sits quietly in the corners of our day, waiting to be noticed.
If you’ve been carrying more than you realise, you’re not alone.
Pause. Breathe. Let your heart catch up with your pace.

Your quiet matters too.

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23/11/2025

Your cup matters as much as the ones you fill.
A little refill can reset the whole day.
Go gently with yourself.

16/11/2025

21/10/2025

Pain has many voices — sometimes a sigh, a frown, or a restless hand.
PAINAD helps us listen with our eyes and respond with our hearts.

Content and design by Dr Ng Ting Wei

31/08/2025

Families may worry when patients stop eating near the end of life 💔
Reassure them: this is natural, not starvation, and it does not cause suffering.
What matters most is love, presence, and comfort. ❤️



Content and Canva Design by Dr Wincoln Tham

06/07/2025

Advance Care Planning isn’t about giving up—it’s about speaking up. When you share what matters most, your care can truly reflect your values. Let’s make time for these conversations.

Content by Dr Tam Yong Seng

30/03/2025

Clinical Empathy in the lift.
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On a quiet Sunday morning, I arrived at the hospital and parked in my usual spot on B2. Still enveloped in the haze of early morning grogginess, I stepped into the lift, which ascended to B1.As the doors opened, three women hurried in. Their brisk movements conveyed urgency; though the time to enter...

28/03/2025

Little acts of service to patients,
Big bundle of joy for us.

connections

14/01/2025

Malnutrition in the elderly can have serious consequences. We can all do our part to improve the nutrition of our residents and patients. Learn more about what we can do in this post.

Content expert: Dior Lee

12/12/2024

4 pillars of change to create a palliative ready nursing home
Check out my blog post

As Singapore's population ages, nursing homes (NHs) are becoming the final home for many elderly individuals. This shift highlights the urgent need for NHs to go beyond basic care and provide meaningful palliative support to meet the complex needs of residents in their final stages of life. However,...

24/11/2024

Insomnia is a real challenge for the elderly, often worsening in settings like hospitals and nursing homes. Let’s all do our part to create an environment that helps everyone sleep a little better. 💤✨