Read blogs from Alami Clinic on geriatric care and other health information
Advance Care Planning: A Gift of Clarity for Your Loved Ones
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a voluntary process that helps you reflect on, discuss, and document your values, beliefs, and preferences for future medical care. It ensures that your loved ones and healthcare team are guided by what matters most to you, especially in situations where you may not be able to speak for yourself.
Healthier Choices During Eid
Eid is a time of joy and delicious meals, but small, mindful adjustments can make the celebration healthier. This blog shares practical tips on moderating portions, choosing nutritious alternatives, staying active, and managing dietary needs, ensuring that you enjoy a vibrant and healthy Eid without missing out on traditions.
Integrating Physiotherapy into Daily Homecare Routines for Seniors
Physiotherapy for seniors at home is a powerful way to boost strength, balance, and confidence. This blog guides Singaporean families on integrating simple, safe exercises into daily routines, explains when to seek professional help, and highlights how Alami Clinic supports recovery and aging in place.
How to Plan Special Days with Your Grandparents
Planning special days with your grandparents in Singapore is a meaningful way to connect across generations. From relaxing garden walks to nostalgic meals and cultural outings, this guide offers thoughtful, senior-friendly experiences that strengthen family bonds while supporting healthy aging.
Emotional Wellbeing in Homecare Addressing Loneliness and Mental Health in Seniors
Emotional wellbeing in homecare is vital for seniors in Singapore, especially those facing loneliness or mental health challenges. This guide explores how families and caregivers can support older loved ones through daily routines, companionship, hobbies, and when to seek professional help. Alami Clinic’s homecare team can also assist with in-home support and referrals to mental health services.
What Grandparents Really Need at Home (Practical Tips for Caregiving in Singapore)
Caregiving for grandparents in Singapore goes beyond meeting physical needs — it’s about emotional support, a safe home, proper nutrition, mental engagement, and knowing when to involve professionals. This guide offers practical, locally relevant tips to help you care for your elderly loved ones at home with confidence and compassion.
Home Safety Audits Ensuring a Secure Environment for Elderly Loved Ones
Home safety for elderly in Singapore is essential to prevent falls and support independent living. This guide walks you through how to audit your home, fix common hazards, use government grants like EASE and SMF, and when to seek expert help from clinics like Alami Clinic.
Eating Well After 60 in Singapore for Healthy Aging
Healthy eating for elderly Singapore citizens is key to maintaining strength, energy, and independence after 60. Learn how to meet changing nutritional needs with essential nutrients, simple local meal tips, and practical strategies for healthy aging that fit into everyday Singaporean life.
Mental Capacity in the Elderly: What It Means
As seniors age, changes in mental capacity can affect decision-making about health, finances, and daily life. This blog explains what mental capacity means, what factors can influence it, and how families can provide the right support while ensuring the dignity and independence of their elderly loved ones.
Polypharmacy in the Elderly: Too Many Tablets, Are They Necessary?
Polypharmacy—the use of multiple medications—is common among seniors but can lead to serious health risks. This blog explains the dangers of polypharmacy, how to identify unnecessary prescriptions, and why regular medication reviews are essential for maintaining safety, independence, and a better quality of life.
Case Study: Preventing Injury in the Elderly - Staying Safe and Steady
As we age, losing balance becomes a major risk factor for injuries and long-term health decline. This blog explores common causes of instability in older adults and provides practical tips—like strength training, medication reviews, and home modifications—to help seniors stay safe, active, and independent.
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.
Fasting During Ramadan with Chronic Illness: A Simple Guide
Ramadan is a time of reflection, devotion, and self-discipline. For Muslims all over the world, fasting from sunrise to sunset during this holy month is a cherished act of worship. But if you live with a chronic illness, fasting can be a bit more complicated.
Why Seeing a Geriatrician in Singapore Can Transform Elderly Care for Your Loved Ones
Geriatricians are more than just doctors for the elderly. They’re specialists who focus entirely on the unique needs of older adults, blending medical expertise with compassion and a holistic approach. Unlike general practitioners, who handle a broad range of patients, geriatricians dive deep into issues like dementia, frailty, and complex chronic conditions.
Top 5 Hidden Benefits That No One is Telling You About Geriatric Care When You Are Old
Geriatric care is not just about treating ailments; it’s a holistic approach designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults. In this blog, we will uncover the top five hidden benefits of geriatric care that may not be on your radar but are essential for healthy aging.
A Step-by-Step Guide on How You Can Get Geriatric Care and Medicine in Singapore
By following these steps, Singaporean seniors and their families can take advantage of the specialized geriatric services available, ensuring a higher quality of life and better health outcomes as they age.