ouch! cares for caregivers
Are you a caregiver?
Caregiving is never easy. Ouch! believes in self-care to provide better care.
Learn simple self-care for yourself & loved ones.
For caregivers, by caregiver
Caregivers, Ouch! specially designed this online course for you!
“Empowered Caregiving: Managing Exhaustion & Anxiety”
Thank you for being a caregiver. Your dedication and love make a world of difference. We know that caregiving can be both rewarding and overwhelming, often leaving you feeling exhausted and anxious.
In this online course, learn simple tips to manage stress, restore energy and find balance in your caregiving journey. We have also included a sharing from a psychologist and a podcast sharing on wellness for caregivers.
Partnership with Enabling Village for Caregivers
This series of workshops is organised by Ouch Pte. Ltd. Lee Hui Fang, in partnership with the Enabling Village.
Healing Hands: TCM Remedies for Everyday Aches and Stress
- Pain Management
- Mental Wellness
- Stay Sharp
Enabling Village is the first inclusive community space in Singapore dedicated to integrating persons with disabilities in society. Located in Redhill and managed by SG Enable, it brings together community amenities, lifestyle retail services and inclusive programming for all with a special focus on disability-inclusive training and employment for persons with disabilities.
Partnership with SG Assist
(Heavily subsidised for Singaporeans age 50 and above, SkillsFuture Credits Eligible. )
Many who came for the workshops are caregivers for their elderly parents.
Check out the details here and the video!
It is never only the patient who is in pain. When one family member is sick, the whole family is in pain, financially and emotionally.
My Caregiving Journey
Present on dad’s birthday: diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, colon spread to liver & lung
I’ve always viewed the diagnosis as a present. If dad’s condition was not diagnosed, we would have lost dad much earlier.
I took on the role of primary caregiver, bringing him to the various consultations, treatment and many more.
The caregiving duties affected my work but it is definitely worthwhile. I have no regrets as I was with him throughout till he left…
Here is a small but significant moment in my caregiving journey…
“Have I become slower?” I know what was my dad’s concern. He had been a street-smart quick-witted man. As his health deteriorated, his movements became slower. The usual 10 minutes trip to the supermarket took 50 minutes. He also took longer than usual to reply during conversations.
It pained me to see him deteriorating from cancer. It pained me to see how hard he tried to stay as strong as he could till his very last day.
Dad was very strong, he survived 3 years before leaving us in 2020.
I hope to reach out to 2020 caregivers through Ouch!
Now, I make sure mum stays happy & healthy!
A Daughter’s Caregiving Journey – 5 Reflections from My Heart
This series is for:
Read the full 5-part series here: https://ouch.com.sg/category/caregiving/
I hope this brings comfort to someone walking a similar path. You are not alone.Useful links:
SG Assist: sgassist.com
CaringSG: caring.sg
Agency for Integrated Care: aic.sg
Caregivers Alliance Limited: cal.org.sg
Dementia hub SG: dementiahub.sg
Health Hub: healthhub.sg
Enabling Guide: enablingguide.sg
SG Enable: sgenable.sg