A palliative patient with a strong sense of independence was able to spend his last days with dignity at home through the support for his caregivers. Caring for a loved one during their final days is one of life’s greatest challenges. For Tan Hup Hee, this journey began when his fiercely independent 90-year-old father, Mr […]
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Food can serve as a connecting bridge, reducing isolation and creating cherished memories and moments. Walking through the palliative care ward of St. Andrew’s Community Hospital (SACH) on 16 July 2024, many could smell the distinctive aroma of Hokkien prawn mee wafting from the therapy gym area. Curious staff and visitors who popped by were
Many people with life-limiting illnesses struggle with food and nutrition. We explore how dietitians and speech therapists can help patients meet their nutritional needs and find joy in food and drink. Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Principal Dietitian Ms Lee Miaw Sim (LMS) has a special interest in clinical areas of oncology and nutrition support. Besides
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HCA Hospice patient Gotha continues to inspire with her professional experience and vibrant personality in the face of a life-limiting condition. Gotha has been empowering others as a regional training manager in a multinational corporation, but her life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with peritoneal sarcoma, a rare and aggressive abdominal cancer.
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Caregivers become experts on their caregiving journey because every palliative patient is unique, gaining specialised knowledge and skills to provide the best care possible for their charge. In this interview, Doreen reflects on the lessons she acquired as she accompanies her child, Hong Yi, on his final journey. Doreen and her son, Hong Yi, were
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In the face of life’s final moments, Nancy Tan finds strength and purpose in her role as a home palliative nurse, offering comfort, love, and dignity to those on their last journey. Her story is one of dedication, transforming sorrow into blessings every day. TURNING SADNESS INTO BLESSINGS “My profession is closely related to death,”
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The saying “time and tide wait for no man” attributed to 14th-century poet and author Geoffrey Chaucer becomes even more poignant when faced with mortality. This story serves as a reminder to those of us who still have the luxury of time to reconsider how we spend the days that remain. A LIFE FULL OF
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Palliative care teams help patients with life-limiting illnesses leave legacies for their loved ones. We unpack legacy works and hear about the lessons legacies leave behind for both the patient’s loved ones and their palliative care team. Madam Lim Siew Geok’s family portrait was scheduled to be taken in the Woodlands Healing Garden, a serene
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In this pre-conference interview, the Grief and Bereavement Conference Singapore (GBCS) organising committee chair, Ms Candice Tan, reflects on the conference’s theme, “Embracing Diversity, Innovating Practice” Ms Candice Tan is a Principal Medical Social Worker at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. With 15 years of experience, she has been providing and developing psychosocial care within the
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