Finding joy Some of my caregiver friends are going through very challenging seasons caring for their elderly parents. I told them: I consider my season the lightest compared to what you are going through. I’ve had my share of winter.…

Returning Home (Village) Throwback 2022. Since mama (grandmother) passed away some 40 years ago, we stopped speaking Baba Malay at home. I lost not only my mama but along with her our language – an important part of who we…

Senior Edition My father had dementia for five years before he went home to be with Jesus. It was my dad who gave me a love for music. One of the songs I used to sing with him during those…

Who will take care of me? I’ve been taking care of my 93-year-old mother for more than 15 years. As a single I sometimes wonder who will take care of me when I grow old. This question plagues many of…

The lighter side of caregiving My posts have been a little heavy going the past few days. Here’s something light and fun. One of the many little conversations with Mum that tickles me. Ever so grateful for her sharp mind…

Choreographing closure with our aging parents Yesterday, my friend HWL sent me this message: Brought dad for his physio today after 3 weeks away from it. His reward after is a cup of kopi with small bites. Today he had…

Ms Mischief’s Story A digital story in Baba Malay by Nonya Angeline Koh, May 2022 Taking up Baba Malay lessons awakened something from long ago. I had fun putting this little digital story together. I am a Peranakan (Straits born…

4 things I’m learning about self care I meant to write something light-hearted today but I happened to have chats or face-to-face conversations with four different groups of friends in the last three days. They are not connected with each…