Chan KM

• Urine or bowel incontinence
• Constipation
• Falls
• Unsteady gait
• Forgetfulness
• Dementia
• Osteoporosis and arthritis

The older person may be disabled or unable to get out of the house to seek medical help.

Consultations are provided at the comfort of the patient’s home.

This includes specialist visits to those who are admitted to nursing homes as well.

To note that there is a difference in screening between them.

Currently available programmes are similar for both sexes, and not catered to the elderly.

This is a programme that screens for important and common illnesses in old age.

Programme that assesses the ageing person and prescribes the most appropriate treatment, including hormonal treatment where appropriate.

Programme that screens for people with poor memory.

To assess if they are just forgetful or have early onset dementia.

This can be provided as an inpatient or home-based programme; and include physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

These services will help the disabled person to improve their functional status.

The home can be the most hazardous place for the older person if they are already frail or disabled.

This service will review the home environment, makes recommendation and institute the changes necessary to transform the home into a safer and more functional place for the older person.

The company can assist the family in sourcing for the necessary equipments required at home.

Some of these equipment include hoists, specialized wheelchairs, transfer equipments etc.

This is a very important part in the overall care of the older person.

We can provide personalized caregiver training at the comfort of the person’s home.

Hospital consultations are extended to Mt Elizabeth Orchard Hospital; Mt Elizabeth Novena Hospital and Parkway East Hospital.