CWA Caregivers' Week 2022

                    Stronger than before: Finding the strength as a Caregiver

Caregivers had to compromise their careers, finances and even their own health to look after their ill or disabled loved ones. They have seen their stress levels climb to an all-time high during the Covid-19 pandemic. Why is that so? Because they struggle to keep a balance between work and caring for their loved ones.

Join us for our annual marque event for caregivers. Whether you are caring for elder parents, spouse or other relative, this talk is for you!

Register for Public Symposium

Activities

October Roadshow

3 - 29 October 2022

Fusionopolis One, Atrium, Level 1

Fundraising Event

2 November 2022

11am - 3pm

Fusionopolis One, Atrium, Level 1

Topic: TCM methods for managing emotions due to stress by Dr Lim Xiang Jun

Webinar Date: 1 November 2022

Webinar Time: 10.00am - 11.00am

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Topic: Caring For Others, Begins with Yourself by Ms Debra Ow

Webinar Date: 1 November 2022

Webinar Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm

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Topic: Immunity Boosting - Practical Self Care Tips and Secrets from TCM by Dr Lim Xiang Jun

Webinar Date: 7 November 2022

Webinar Time: 10.00am - 11.00am

Alternatively, you may contact us at 6466 7996/ 6734 2991 or email us at webinar@cwa.org.sg 

Public Symposium - Programme outline

Speaker 1

Topic: Rejuvenating Ourselves and our Abilities to Manage Chronic Pain

Webinar Time: 9.15am to 10.45am

Speaker:

Mr Henry Lew

Counselling Psychologist

Mind Care Therapy Suites

Farrer Park Medical Centre

Registered Psychologist and Approved Clinical Supervisor (Singapore Psychological Society)

Ms Angena Teo

Senior Dietitian

Sengkang Community Hospital

Profile:

Angena is a Senior Dietitian with SingHealth Community Hospitals (SCH), where she leads a team of dietitians at Sengkang Community Hospital (SKCH) to deliver personalised nutritional management for patients undergoing sub-acute, rehabilitative, and palliative care. Angena received her certification as a registered dietitian (RD) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics after completing her dietetics training at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and subsequently completed her Masters in Public Health at the University of Leeds in 2011. In her current role, Angena aims to empower individuals to care for themselves and their loved ones to be able to enjoy healthier lives.

Synopsis: 

Nutrition is an important element of health, especially as we age. As we get older, maintaining a healthy diet can help us cope better with ongoing illnesses and other health problems. In this talk, Senior Dietitian Angena Teo will share with you the importance of nutrition for the elderly.

Ms Jeanette Chan

MA Art Therapy, Dip (CounsPsych), Dip (TRT-PG)

Profile:

Jeanette is an art therapist with over 10 years experience. She comes from a corporate background, and later retrained as an art therapist in 2010. Jeanette is a trauma-informed art therapist who provides a safe and interactive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. She is trained in providing trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT), mindfulness based relaxation techniques, family constellation, hypnotherapy and regression therapy to achieve deeper healing for clients. Having worked mostly with young adults and families in the community settings, Jeanette believed that it takes the family or even the system to support the wellbeing of a person. Besides her clinical practice, Jeanette has been introducing art therapy to organisations as part of their team bonding and work health programs. Besides corporate clientele, she also conducts educational arts programs in schools and art studios- introducing interactive and explorative ways for people to experience art in a therapeutic setting. She has also published articles and presented at conferences to raise the awareness about art therapy and its benefits.

Synopsis: 

Many caregivers focus on the loved one’s feelings, needs and problems. We take care of others, often at our own expenses. Why is self-care so hard for us? Have you been told that self-care is selfish or over indulgence? Or do you feel that strong people need to make sacrifices? Perhaps you simply don’t know how and what to do? Allow us to bring you through an exploration of techniques through guided imagery for self-care and relaxation. If you are not taking care of yourself, it is much harder to take care of your loved ones.

Dr Ng Wai Chong

MBBS (Singapore); GDGM

Founder and CEO of NWC Longevity Practice 

Profile:

Dr Ng Wai Chong is the Founder and CEO of NWC Longevity Practice, a social enterprise providing aged care consultancy, training, research, and direct clinical services. Dr Ng is a practising community aged-care physician of over 20 years. His clinical and research interests include community aged-care system development, primary health care for the frail, elder abuse, dementia care, case management, end-of-life care and comprehensive needs assessment. Dr Ng is currently Health Specialist, Asian Development Bank; Consultant, Agency for Integrated Care; Aged-care Expert-in-Residence, Lien Foundation; Medical Advisor, Home Nursing Foundation and is also Singapore’s InterRAI Fellow. He was the former Chief, Clinical Affairs of Tsao Foundation. 

Synopsis: 

The American geriatrician Dr Bill Thomas wrote that "to care is to help another person grow.". What can caregivers do to help a person grow even in the face of imminent death? Understanding what people need in the last few months or hours of their lives provides clarity in what are the most important things we can do to help our loved ones at the last phases of their lives. 

Reiki, Ayurveda Practitioner

Profile: Dr Lim Xiang Jun is the founder of the premium modern bespoke integrative TCM practice named Dr

Xiang Jun, The Modern Traditional Doctor, that specialises in using ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment methods Acupuncture, Cupping, Herbs, Moxibustion and others. The practice integrates Traditional Ancient Medicines to treat and heal while preserves ancient practices in their utmost authenticity in a modern age.