St. Joseph's Home

Opening gateways to conversation

The unique preposition of co-locating childcare and eldercare has reaped benefits for all. Aside from providing more opportunities for fun and laughter, what is the value of having an infant

Keeping spirits up

Meaningful last moments

Through collaboration between SingHealth Community Hospital (SCH) and HCA Hospice, a palliative patient was able to enjoy his favourite activity and find comfort during the end stage of his life.

Community of support

For frail, elderly patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who also suffer from multiple other ailing conditions, choosing conservative care with non-dialysis treatment and spending more time in the

Growing in the Vocation

Stay the distance

A social worker shares his thoughts on burnout and self-care when facing challenges working in the palliative care space. Mr Steven Kuah is a senior social worker at Metta Hospice

Self-discovery

Heeding the call to care

We hear from a new palliative care nurse about his experience on the job. I have worked as an intensive care unit nurse for seven years, and when COVID-19 hit,

Assisi Hospice

Caring for the person

The team from Assisi Hospice shares how the Personhood Headboard impacts the way they care for patients as unique individuals. At every bed in the inpatient ward at Assisi Hospice,

Ask the Experts

How to make it easier for people to live till the end at home?

On the episode of The Straits Times Health Check Podcast, released on 16 August 2023, Ms. Joyce Teo, Senior Health Correspondent at The Straits Times, engages in a compelling conversation

Ask the Experts

Harnessing Knowledge, Linking Hands

Dr Grace Yang, Chairman of 8th Singapore Palliative Care Conference (SPCC 2023) Organising Committee, and Dr Raphael Lee, Chairman of SPCC 2023 Scientific Committee, share their thoughts on the palliative

Leaving memories

Capturing the heart of palliative care with the “Courage to Care” Photo Competition

Step into a world of warmth, love, and profound human connection as we showcase the winning photographs and celebrate the unwavering commitment of palliative healthcare providers. Singapore Hospice Council’s (SHC)

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