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Blog Category: "Caregiver"

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…

Secret Hero I love what Water Polo Coach Ting Kum has done for these Ah Mas (grannies). A heart warming story. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. – Proverbs 11:25 Thank you, Coach Ting.

Making it easy for our carers I take mum for her senior activity at church once a week. At our last meeting Serenity Casket came to our group to talk about “Leaving Well”. Such an interesting and informative session. At…