Read blogs from Alami Clinic on geriatric care and other health information
Feeding Issues in Advanced Dementia: To Tube Feed or Not?
When dementia reaches its advanced stages, feeding difficulties become inevitable. Families often face the tough decision of whether to initiate tube feeding. This blog explores the clinical considerations, emotional challenges, and ethical aspects of tube feeding, emphasizing the importance of comfort, dignity, and informed decision-making in end-of-life care.
Home care: An Option for Those Living with Advanced Dementia and their Families
Caring for loved ones with advanced dementia is a complex journey, filled with tough decisions and emotional challenges. Discover how home-based palliative care can provide comfort, dignity, and support for patients and families, helping them navigate the complexities of caregiving with a dedicated medical team. Learn when "enough" becomes "enough care."
Dementia Treatment in the Elderly in Singapore
Dementia in the elderly, particularly Alzheimer’s, vascular, and Lewy body dementia, requires a multifaceted treatment plan that aims to manage symptoms, slow disease progression, and improve quality of life.