The Future Is Female: Dementia Care - Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist specialising in dementia care and education. She developed the Positive Approach to Care®️ technique which emphasises empathy, respect, and understanding when interacting with individuals living with brain change, while actively advocating to change the norms of dementia care culture.
Sun Mar 31 2024
Dementia: Her Majesty urges govt to set up centre to train caregivers
Her Majesty has urged the government to set up a training centre related to taking care of dementia patients.
Sat Oct 01 2022
Door-to-door vaccine programme blueprint for underserved communities
Bedridden individuals and their caregivers in Malaysia have started receiving their COVID-19 vaccine under a door-to-door programme.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Foreign caregivers not allowed at childcare centres
Operators of childcare centres are not allowed to take foreigners as caregivers, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Nov 25 2015
Infant sleep safety still misunderstood by many caregivers
Even though most caregivers agree on the importance of safe infant sleep practices, many of them may not know what to do, a US study said.
Sat Sep 19 2015
MH370: 'Don't give false hope, just say nothing', says volunteer counselor
Caregivers and counselors sacrificed their own working hours just to lend a helping hand, all they can do is try "to be there for them".
Thu Mar 13 2014
'Lollipop' child star Shirley Temple dead at 85
The Hollywood child star died of natural causes on Monday night in her California home, surrounded by her family and caregivers.
Tue Feb 11 2014
The fate of elderly orphans in nursing homes
With the life expectancy of Malaysians seemingly improving, the problem of 'elderly orphans' is expected to be on the rise as well.
Wed Nov 06 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024