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Caregiving Starts Before Dependency: Why Singapore’s Support Model Must Change

A Personal Reflection At 20, I became my mother’s primary caregiver. Her battle with depression and recovery from cancer didn’t manifest in ways that traditional support systems recognize. She was prone to falls, struggled with eating and sleeping, and often missed her medications. These challenges didn’t fit neatly into the criteria of Activities of Daily …

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Who Cares for the Caregivers? A GE2025 Manifesto Comparison

In this year’s General Election, it’s heartening to see that caregiving is getting more attention than before – and rightfully so. As someone who has walked the caregiving journey, I’ve come to understand just how deeply it shapes our lives: the early morning appointments, managing medication routines, coordinating home-based therapies – all while balancing work …

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