Have you ever wondered what is Geriatric Medicine all about ?
As we just celebrated the International Day for Older Persons 2023 in PPUM, we had this video montage curated specially by Fazilah Khannas and team!
For us, geriatric medicine is like exploring the intricate chapters of a beautifully complex book, where every patient's life story is a unique page. It may be overwhelming at times, but the reward of helping our elderly patients live their best chapters makes it the most satisfying story to be a part of. Above all, we make this happen by working as a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitian, medical social worker, salt and language therapists, dentists and doctors!
Do watch this lovely video montage to understand better!
Learning the Right Techniques of Positioning in an Older/Frail Person
Pressure sores are preventable with the right knowledge of skin care, regular turning, good hydration and ttransfer techniques to prevent friction and skin tear. Watch this video to learn how you could practice the regular 2 hourly turning ( if you are caring for an older person who is mainly bed bound) using the right techniques without causing much discomfort to yourself as well as the one you are caring for...
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Passive Exercises for Older Persons
Are you wondering what type of exercises that you can do for an older person that you are caring for especially if they are bed-ridden / have suffered a debilitating stroke? There is lots you can do! Passive exercsies are done to prevent join stiffness/ contractures as well as maintaining good range of motion. Learn from us on how to do these exercises. Go slow and follow your own pace that is tolerated by the older person. #geriUMMC
Mastering the Correct Skills for Transfer
Mastreing the right skills for transfering older persons is important so that the process of transfer is safe. With poor techniques, it poses a risk of both the carer and the older persons falling / injurung themselves. Watch this video to learn more! #geriUMMC
Bed Mobility Exercises
Did you know that there is still quite a bit that you can do to retrain bed mobillity? These are important to ensure safety of the care-givers as well as to prevent further deconditioining. #geriUMMC
Positioning in Older Persons
Learning the right techniques to do proper and safe positioning is important as we care for older frail persons. Right techniques can prevent further complications such as pressure injuries, soft tissue injuries as well as joint dislocations. #geriUMMC #healthyageing
It's never Over till it's Over!
Dear All, we would like to inform that our upcoming Healthy Ageing Conference and Care-Givers Workshop scheduled in July 2020 is cancelled for now. Apologies for the inconveniences but we would want to make sure safety is our utmost priority and also take heed to the Ministry Of Health's suggestion to not have any gatherings. We will continue to share information on this page. So, stay tune. As the MCO is "relaxed", please be mindful to realize that each of you are still our first line of defense. Maintain the physical distancing ( yes- continue to stay connected emotionally and spiritually), practice good hand hygiene and preferably use masks when you are outdoors. We need this new "normal" to kick start again. Sharing a quote by Sir APJ Abdul Kalam" You cannot change your future, but you can change your habits and surely your habits will change your future". For a better us together, as a nation. We need to make the necessary changes, for you, for me and for everyone!
Will leave you all with a lovely video - capturing a retired dentist, Dr @Charles Eugster, the fittest pensioner. Just so you know, do not let go of the adrenaline rush that we all need! "๐โค๏ธ Life is a wonderful gift -It's never over, until it's over"
Calf Raise
Not only it strengthen your muscles, it also gives definition to your lower legs!
Modified Push Ups
Older persons can also do push ups. Please ensure you have a safe space and that you are leaning on a chair that is against a wall- to prevent any falls/injuries
