Who is it for?
Anyone who has to take care of a bedridden person at home.

What does the programme entails?

Group Training

This hands-on training class is conducted by our paramedical professionals over two sessions. For $15 the course participants will learn :

Session One
i) Assisting with Daily Care

• Bathing in bed
• Changing bed linen
• Preventing pressure sores
• Wound care

ii) Managing Common Care

• Concerns
• Nutrition
• Constipation
• Incontinence
• Medication

Session Two
i) Caring for the Carers

• Understanding the impact of illness
• Ways of coping
• Getting help n Back care

ii) Managing the wheelchair and bedbound

• Exercises
• Lifting and transferring
• Home modifications
• Choosing wheelchairs and commode

The training manual together with the English and Mandarin VCDs are produced to complement the skills taught in the programme. Using simple language and illustrations in the manual and demonstrations in the VCD, carers can refresh themselves on the skills taught at the training session.

Where can I register for the course or get a copy of the training materials?

For registration, to get a copy of the training material or more information, please contact CGH at :

1) A daily care routine helps the bedridden person develop time orientation.

2) Groom the person daily. It lifts his spirits and helps him look good.

3) Watch the bony body areas. That's where painful, pressure sores may appear.

4) Older people are likely to take many different types of medicine at the same time. These medicines can react with each other and give rise to effects which may not be good for them. Ask the pharmacist, nurse or doctor about the medicine if you are not sure how or when to take it.

5) Maintain the correct posture when lifting and transferring a person so as to avoid injuring your back. Keep your back straight, knees bent and let your thigh muscles do the actual lifting.

6) Encourage the person to do simple exercise at home as it prevents muscles from getting tight and it maintains function.

7) If the person is incontinent, establish a toilet visit pattern at regular intervals and make sure that the person's clothing is easy to remove.

8) If the person you are looking after suddenly loses consciousness, check whether he is breathing and whether he has a pulse. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) may be necessary. Call for an ambulance immediately.

9) Make time for yourself. It will save you from burn out.

10) Respite care facilities are available for carers to take short breaks. Check with your doctor, nurse, therapist or medical social worker about such facilities.