http://www.singaporehospice.org.sg/
Hospice and palliative care is a holistic approach to caring for patients going through the last stages of their lives. It aims to meet all needs (physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual) so as to alleviate suffering and maximise quality of life for patients and their loved ones.
The Singapore Hospice Council (SHC), in partnership withthe Lien Foundation, created the first-ever doctors’ and nurses’ palliative care fellowships and scholarships in Singapore, and launched an inaugural campaign to raise public awareness of hospice palliative care in Singapore. Of the S$2m funding provided by the Lien Foundation to the SHC, S$1.2m has been channeled to the scholarships and fellowships, while the other S$800,000 has been channeled to public awareness efforts. This has been a project to raise public awareness and attract more doctors and nurses into, hospice palliative care.
“We are very heartened by Lien Foundation’s support for the ‘cause of the dying’. About 70% of people with terminal illnesses are dying without hospice palliative care in Singapore.
NUSSU Bazaar2 & 3 March 2009
Voices of Hospice October 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
MoneySense
http://www.moneysense.gov.sg/news_events/Consumer_Portal_Latest_News.html
"In this new and changing environment, Singaporeans need to become more self-reliant in their financial affairs. They must acquire the knowledge and skills to manage their day-to-day finances, make prudent investments and plan for their longer-term needs."
- Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Mr. Lee Hsien Loong in a parliamentary address on 16 October 2003.
LATEST NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Keep up with the latest MoneySENSE initiatives and learn more about how you can make well-informed financial decisions.
MoneySENSE Talks and Activities in Feburary and March 2008
1) Topic: Understanding Loans and Avoiding the Debt Trap organised by U Family
- NTUC Centre, 1 Marina Boulevard, Level 8, Room 801, 26 February 2009, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (English)
Packed Lunch Provided (after class)
To register, please SMS to 79777 REGNameNIRCClass to attend or email ufamilyevent@ntuc.org.sg
For more information, please visit www.ufamily.org.sg
2) Topic: Fundamentals in Investing SeminarJoin us at this seminar to learn about the investing environment, the products, the risks and how to put them together to create responsible investment plan.
Key themes- Basics of investing in listed & unlisted securities- Managing credit, risks & returns- Responsbile investing & creating a sensible investment plan
Date of seminar: 7 Mar 2009Time: 1.30 - 6.00pmVenue: SGX Auditorium, 2 Shenton Way, SGX Centre 1Free admission
Please register through:Website: www.sgxacademy.com
Email: register@sgxacademy.comTel: 63275438
Limited seats. Registration is on first-come-first-served basis.
"In this new and changing environment, Singaporeans need to become more self-reliant in their financial affairs. They must acquire the knowledge and skills to manage their day-to-day finances, make prudent investments and plan for their longer-term needs."
- Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Mr. Lee Hsien Loong in a parliamentary address on 16 October 2003.
LATEST NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Keep up with the latest MoneySENSE initiatives and learn more about how you can make well-informed financial decisions.
MoneySENSE Talks and Activities in Feburary and March 2008
1) Topic: Understanding Loans and Avoiding the Debt Trap organised by U Family
- NTUC Centre, 1 Marina Boulevard, Level 8, Room 801, 26 February 2009, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (English)
Packed Lunch Provided (after class)
To register, please SMS to 79777 REG
For more information, please visit www.ufamily.org.sg
2) Topic: Fundamentals in Investing SeminarJoin us at this seminar to learn about the investing environment, the products, the risks and how to put them together to create responsible investment plan.
Key themes- Basics of investing in listed & unlisted securities- Managing credit, risks & returns- Responsbile investing & creating a sensible investment plan
Date of seminar: 7 Mar 2009Time: 1.30 - 6.00pmVenue: SGX Auditorium, 2 Shenton Way, SGX Centre 1Free admission
Please register through:Website: www.sgxacademy.com
Email: register@sgxacademy.comTel: 63275438
Limited seats. Registration is on first-come-first-served basis.
Alzheimer's Disease Association (Singapore) and caregivers, upcoming events
http://alzheimers.org.sg/carers_support_group.htm
Specially dedicated to all people with dementia and their caregivers:
There is hope for today, tomorrow and every day.
A new horizon awaits us.
Together, we can make our lives better.
This website aims to :
- provide information about dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease which is the most common form of dementia
- provide information about Alzheimer's Disease Association (Singapore) and its services
- provide support and help for people with dementia and their caregivers
Dementia Awareness Week "Mass Exercise Workout and Memory Walk"22 Mar 2009 (Sunday)
Venue Marina Floating Platform,next to Esplanade Theatre
Time 0800 hrs
Cost Free
Dementia Helpline 6353-8734 (Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 6pm) (Closed on public holidays)
Specially dedicated to all people with dementia and their caregivers:
There is hope for today, tomorrow and every day.
A new horizon awaits us.
Together, we can make our lives better.
This website aims to :
- provide information about dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease which is the most common form of dementia
- provide information about Alzheimer's Disease Association (Singapore) and its services
- provide support and help for people with dementia and their caregivers
Dementia Awareness Week "Mass Exercise Workout and Memory Walk"22 Mar 2009 (Sunday)
Venue Marina Floating Platform,next to Esplanade Theatre
Time 0800 hrs
Cost Free
Dementia Helpline 6353-8734 (Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 6pm) (Closed on public holidays)
Depression Forum
http://www.depnet.com.sg/
THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY RESULTS (February 2003 to March 2004)
The survey results showed that the population weighted lifetime and recent prevalence of depression in adults was 5.6% and 4.9% respectively, whilst the population weighted lifetime and recent prevalence of anxiety in adults was 3.4% and 2.3% respectively. The prevalence of depression and dementia in elderly aged 60 years and above was 3.1% and 5.2% respectively.
(The Straits Times, 30 Sep 2004)
This means approximately 224,000 Singaporean aged 59 and below and 124,000 aged 60 and above will be hit by depression at some point in their life.
Depression affects so many people that the vast majority of us have known or will know a person in the family, at work or in our circle of friends, who will develop depression! Depression therefore concerns us all.
In this section you can get information about depression and the symptoms which accompany it. You can read about what triggers depression and about the different types of depression, as well as how doctors distinguish between them.
"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill
THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY RESULTS (February 2003 to March 2004)
The survey results showed that the population weighted lifetime and recent prevalence of depression in adults was 5.6% and 4.9% respectively, whilst the population weighted lifetime and recent prevalence of anxiety in adults was 3.4% and 2.3% respectively. The prevalence of depression and dementia in elderly aged 60 years and above was 3.1% and 5.2% respectively.
(The Straits Times, 30 Sep 2004)
This means approximately 224,000 Singaporean aged 59 and below and 124,000 aged 60 and above will be hit by depression at some point in their life.
Depression affects so many people that the vast majority of us have known or will know a person in the family, at work or in our circle of friends, who will develop depression! Depression therefore concerns us all.
In this section you can get information about depression and the symptoms which accompany it. You can read about what triggers depression and about the different types of depression, as well as how doctors distinguish between them.
"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill
Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
http://www.samhealth.org.sg/index.php
Singapore Association for Mental Health was established in December 1968 to promote mental wellness and to empower people with mental illness in rebuilding their lives. It is a voluntary welfare organisation (non-government and non-profit), which seeks to promote the social and mental well-being of the people of Singapore. More specifically, the organisation aims to promote mental health, prevent mental illness, improve the care and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness, and to reduce the misconception and social stigma that surround mental illness.
Our Services
Counselling Service
Peer Support Groups (PSG)
Family Link Program (FLP)
Caregiver Support Group (CSG)
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) Program
Club 3R - Drop-in Centre
Bukit Gombak Group Homes
Activity Hub @ Pelangi Village
YouthReach Centre
Oasis Club
Support for Eating Disorders Singapore (SEDS)
Oasis Day Centre
Singapore Association for Mental Health was established in December 1968 to promote mental wellness and to empower people with mental illness in rebuilding their lives. It is a voluntary welfare organisation (non-government and non-profit), which seeks to promote the social and mental well-being of the people of Singapore. More specifically, the organisation aims to promote mental health, prevent mental illness, improve the care and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness, and to reduce the misconception and social stigma that surround mental illness.
Our Services
Counselling Service
Peer Support Groups (PSG)
Family Link Program (FLP)
Caregiver Support Group (CSG)
Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) Program
Club 3R - Drop-in Centre
Bukit Gombak Group Homes
Activity Hub @ Pelangi Village
YouthReach Centre
Oasis Club
Support for Eating Disorders Singapore (SEDS)
Oasis Day Centre
Singapore National Stroke Association
http://www.snsa.org.sg/
Singapore National Stroke Association
No.26 Dunearn Road, Singapore - 309423 TEL: (065) 6358-4138 FAX: (065) 6358-4139 E-mail to sporensa@singnet.com.sg
Stroke is the fourth most common cause of death and the biggest cause of long term disability in Singapore. Each year approximately 10,400 people are admitted to Singapore hospitals. This website is created to increase awareness in the Community and among Healthcare professionals on the causes, prevention and treatment of stroke.
The aim of SNSA is to build up Community Support for stroke survivors and their carers, and to provide support and counselling services for post stroke adjustment.
Singapore National Stroke Association
No.26 Dunearn Road, Singapore - 309423 TEL: (065) 6358-4138 FAX: (065) 6358-4139 E-mail to sporensa@singnet.com.sg
Stroke is the fourth most common cause of death and the biggest cause of long term disability in Singapore. Each year approximately 10,400 people are admitted to Singapore hospitals. This website is created to increase awareness in the Community and among Healthcare professionals on the causes, prevention and treatment of stroke.
The aim of SNSA is to build up Community Support for stroke survivors and their carers, and to provide support and counselling services for post stroke adjustment.
Aware (For females)
http://www.aware.org.sg/
MissionAWARE is Singapore’s leading advocacy group dedicated to promoting gender equality. Since its inception in 1985, AWARE has brought women’s perspectives to national issues and has focused on Research & Advocacy, Public Education, and Direct Services.
Our mission is to identify areas for improvement in gender equality, encourage positive change, and support women in realising their highest potential. We believe that gains made by women are not gains made at the expense of men. Rather, they are gains which benefit families and society as a whole.
AWARE is a not-for-profit non-government organisation and is funded solely by donations, grants, and member subscriptions.
MissionAWARE is Singapore’s leading advocacy group dedicated to promoting gender equality. Since its inception in 1985, AWARE has brought women’s perspectives to national issues and has focused on Research & Advocacy, Public Education, and Direct Services.
Our mission is to identify areas for improvement in gender equality, encourage positive change, and support women in realising their highest potential. We believe that gains made by women are not gains made at the expense of men. Rather, they are gains which benefit families and society as a whole.
AWARE is a not-for-profit non-government organisation and is funded solely by donations, grants, and member subscriptions.
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