How TechnipFMC Supports Local Communities in Developing Social and Economic Sustainability
Read on to find out how our long-time supporter TechnipFMC has journeyed with us in supporting persons with disabilities.
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Ask a Senior: What It Means To Be A Social Worker
Social worker Ishak Johari seeks out his senior, Goh Kee Choon, for some advice on carrying out their role effectively in today’s society, and also highlighting the importance of supervision in this profession.
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Wheelchair User Gets Back in the Driver’s Seat
A spinal cord injury left Mr Tan Hung Bak with weakness in his legs and lower trunk, resulting in him having to use a wheelchair to ambulate. However, the 56-year-old is determined to not let his condition disrupt his life and is motivated to resume his daily activities, one of which is driving.
Hang In There – Living with COVID-19
The physical and emotional fatigue developed due to the COVID-19 situation have left many in a state of anxiety, loneliness and languishment. SPD’s case management officer Samantha Law highlights some familiar scenarios and tips to help you cope under these situations.
Telepractice Deployed During Pandemic to Improve Communication for Persons with Aphasia
A stroke that happened three years ago left Mr Allan Tan with speech difficulties as he struggles with aphasia. Read on to find out how our speech therapist helped to improve Allan’s expressive speech via telepractice.
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Telepractice Deployed During Pandemic to Improve Communication for Persons with Aphasia
A stroke that happened three years ago left Mr Allan Tan with speech difficulties as he struggles with aphasia. Read on to find out how our speech therapist helped to improve Allan’s expressive speech via telepractice.
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Care Planning for A Peace of Mind
Advance Care Planning (ACP), Advance Medical Directive (AMD), Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), and Deputyship explained. It can be trying for our loved ones to make difficult decisions for us when a serious illness strikes. One way to lighten their burden is to begin our care planning early. Hear from one of our caregivers as he walks us through his care planning journey.
Honouring Our Healthcare Heroes at The SingHealth Quality Service Awards 2022
SPD received 2 Star, 22 Gold and 17 Silver awards at the Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) hybrid ceremony, held at the Singapore General Hospital Campus on 8 Feb 2022.
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Children’s Play: The Whys and Hows
Parents may be tempted to place more emphasis on academic learning or caregiving routines. However, young children learn most naturally through play. So, how important is play in a child’s daily life? SPD’s senior psychologist Lim Lihong and psychologist Sandy Ang share more.
How Physiotherapy Helps 7-year-old Girl to Participate in Daily Activities
7-year-old Syaza has global developmental delay, movement disorder, as well as hearing loss and visual loss. Find out how the team of professionals at SPD’s EIPIC help her to better participate in daily activities.
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