This study looked at how the COVID-19 lockdown affected family relationships and communication between generations among young adults in Singapore, finding that families with a good balance of closeness and flexibility coped better and felt more supported.
Reviewing many studies, this research found that reminiscence activities — encouraging older adults to recall and share memories from their past — generally improve their sense of wellbeing, supporting these low-cost, social activities as a simple way to boost mood.
This 1997 study surveyed 50 family members caring for elderly relatives with dementia in Singapore. More than half showed signs of significant stress, which was worse when caregiving lasted longer or when the patient had depression, sleep problems, or difficult behaviour.
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