Topic: Therapy
TOPIC: THERAPY
Amid the pandemic when day-care centres are closed, in-home Reminiscence Therapy can be a lifeline for dementia patients. Read below to learn about the therapy, its benefits, and what caregivers need to be aware of when providing this type of cognitive training to seniors.
Music therapy is a way of enhancing, improving, and contributing to quality of life, as expert Helen So rightly puts. Read what she and music therapist Emily Yeung have to say to family caregivers who want to incorporate music therapy in their caregiving routine.
Her grandfather was in his late stage of Alzheimer's, but the moment she would play old Shanghainese tunes, he would hum along, and sometimes, even dance with her. These were the amazing little details that made policy researcher Helen So convinced of the power of music therapy. It allows our elderly loved ones to “live a little”, she firmly believes.
It’s one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder -- a lifelong condition that affects social and communication skills. Here’s what you need to know if your child is coping with autism, according to an occupational therapist.
