Early conversations touching on arrangements for end-of-life decisions about care and choices for the final farewell give loved ones and their families peace of mind and closure. Wang Xiumei had been taking care of her mother for over 20 years, who had suffered a major stroke and dementia before her latest colon cancer diagnosis in […]
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Talking about death is often treated as a grave, clinical event. Yet practitioners say the most meaningful conversations about grief and dying begin far more naturally — with curiosity, permission, and a willingness to listen. How do you even begin a conversation about death? For many people, death is still a taboo subject, too heavy
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Through the experience of a caregiver who had to take care of both her parents while raising four children, a social worker who continues to upskill and a researcher looking to change the perspective of caregiving, it is time to build compassionate communities to make a difference. Looking back on the last few years of
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The landscape of palliative care is shifting. Today, it is about enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families throughout the treatment journey, not just at the end. At the heart of this shift is the PEACE (Palliate End-stage and Advanced Cirrhotics Early) programme, an initiative by Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) that offers
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Assisi Hospice continues to introduce programmes that enhance the quality of life and palliative care journey for their patients. Assisi Hospice (AH) celebrated 55 years of “Caring for Life” in 2024. We have been discerning our community’s needs over the years and transforming ourselves to achieve them. Founded by the Sisters of Franciscan Missionaries of
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St Luke’s Hospital continues to advance palliative care through innovative care models, strengthening the care community and upgrading their capability. Palliative care is more than just medical treatment — it is about dignity, comfort and love in life’s final chapter. At St Luke’s Hospital (SLH), we are committed to providing holistic, compassionate support for patients
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Since its founding, Dover Park Hospice has advanced palliative care through compassion, education and research. Founded by Dr Seet Ai Mee and Dr Jerry Lim in 1992, Dover Park Hospice (DPH) is Singapore’s first purpose-built hospice, a significant milestone in Singapore’s palliative care landscape. It addressed a critical gap in hospice care, providing a sanctuary
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Spending one’s final moments at home is a simple wish, but the coordination required is complex, and existing processes often fall short. To fulfil patients’ wishes of dying at home, HCA Hospice developed a national compassionate discharge framework and is the only organisation that offers round-the-clock facilitation. Not long ago, the way end-of-life care was
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At HCA Hospice’s Oasis@Outram Day Hospice, each meal is lovingly made to evoke cherished memories, rekindle joy, and foster a sense of warmth and community for its patients. In Asian cultures, the question “Have you eaten?” goes beyond a polite greeting — it is an expression of care. This sentiment manifests at HCA Hospice’s (HCA)
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