Reflection Moments
During this Covid-19 pandemic, caring for older people in the community became challenging and we have to adjust our modus operandi to the constant changing environments, such as implementation of social distance, Singapore’s Circuit Breaker measures and the three phrases of gradual easing back to economy thereafter. But our hearts go out to caregivers as they are the ones who faced the greatest challenges at home, especially with various eldercare services and activities being cancelled or put on hold.
Our community care personnel penned their reflections and thoughts from working with the caregivers and older people themselves throughout this trying periods, and here are their pieces.
The Stages of Grieve After the Loss of a Loved One, Lee Sok Wai
A Caregiver’s Journal on Coping with Death, by Joycelyn Yeo
A Bad Day Recount of Caregivers’ Stories, by Wai Ping
A lesson in caregiving by the caregiver, by Chua Hui Keng
Caring for Uncle Tan in his final years, by Lei Hoon
Learning and Adapting Throughout the Caregiving Journey, by Jasmine Wong
The Epitome of Resilience, by Kar Yan
Understanding our Difficult Older Parents, by Yan Zhu
How do I want to be care for, by Chong Yuen
Shared Journeys’ Reflections, by Mun Pheng
A gero-counsellor’s experience – Helping Mdm M to grow, by Gladys So
Lilian’s Caregiving Journey – Remembering Mdm Wong, by Arvind
Tribute to my Dearest Grandmother, by Linnea
Bringing your Helper into the Care System, by Don Tan
My Caregiving Journey from Yester-years, by Joycelyn Yeo
A New Norm. A New Me, by Lynn Esther Ho
Caregiving towards Building Confidence and Relationships, by Lina Koh
What does COVID-19 tells us about the Caregivers, by Chong Yuen
The purpose of Caregiving, by Yan Zhu
Appreciating the Spirit of Giving of an Aged Caregiver, by Lynn Esther Ho
I am not alone as a caregiver, by Lina Koh
I am learning to be a caregiver, by Chong Yuen
Connecting through phone, reminders for self-care, by Yan Zhu
