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Industry players urged to be active in assisting TVET players: Mahathir

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged industry players to be more active in helping the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) programme to create human capital that is capable of taking Malaysia to achieve a developed nation status and become a 'world tiger'. Oct 05, 2018 By Bernama

More than 80% of caregivers for children not registered with government

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said 3,173 caregivers only possessed certificates from Permata Basic Child Care Course (KAP) while the remaining 13,700 caregivers (80.19 per cent) do not have any minimum requirements. Pix by Mohd Fadli Hamzah August 12, 2018 By Hashini Kavishtri Kannan

16 Nov 2014 Spotlight: Helping the helpers - Coping with caregiver stress

Would you know what to do if a loved one suffers a stroke or if your child has special needs? In the process of looking after them, you may experience caregiver burnout. In this week's Spotlight, Leong Wai Kit visits the homes of two families for a sense of what caregivers go through, and the help available.

CNA726R - The Nursing Assistant: Nutrition and Hydration

A caregiver’s assistance and encouragement play an important role in helping residents receive adequate food and fluid intake. Federal regulations require that nursing homes provide appropriate nutritional care and do everything possible to prevent unplanned weight loss among residents.

Get Rea!: Elderly Caregivers

Being old is difficult. Being old and having to take care of another old person is even more challenging. Today, 2 out of 5 caregivers in Singapore are above 50 years old. How do they cope? What kind of problems do social workers see with this trend?

Desperately seeking a caregiver

“That would take care of June and most of July but what about August? I could apply for leave again but work has become very hectic and I have projects to manage. My sisters also have their own commitments.”

June 28, 2017 June H.L. Wong

More help needed for dementia caregivers

“While families can also turn to professional caregivers, there are far too few of them. And this will remain a problem until they are paid better and the profession is seen as more desirable”

May 2, 2016 Samantha Boh