Dysphagia is prevalent among seniors, particularly those with chronic conditions like stroke and Parkinson’s, impacting their social experiences with food. Nutritional risks arise from isolation and health issues. Innovative dining approaches in nursing homes enhance experience and nutrition, highlighting the need for better dysphagia services and allied health resources in Singapore.
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Life Story for All Ages
The greatest gift someone can give is their life story, as it fosters connections and community. Reminiscence of significant milestones benefits seniors’ psychological well-being. Reminiscence benefits children too, where maternal support in reminiscing promotes autobiographical memory development, essential for self-identity and emotional regulation. Encouraging storytelling across all ages nurtures positive connections and well-being.
Supporting PhD Students: A Case Study
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an arduous and time-consuming journey fraught with uncertainties. At the same time, given that only about 1.3% of adults hold a PhD based on a 2021 projection from OECD countries, those pursuing a PhD (henceforth termed PhDs) tend to be the only ones within their social circles. The paper here uses a case study (n=1) approach to examine the microsystem (Bronfenbrenner, 1974) support (or lack thereof) given to a PhD student.
Update: Last Lap! 🥵
I have 3 unfinished post drafts, all on topics I find really important to put out there. Sometimes I find myself itching to write here as an avenue to organise my thoughts on a range of things. The image I get is this: Update: Yes I am done with my viva voce (thesis examination)! ItContinue reading “Update: Last Lap! 🥵”
Practicing Grounded Theory (part 2)
This two-part article aims to address a problem experienced in learning and practicing GTM- after I’ve read as many methodology articles and chapters as I can, how do I REALLY do it?
Practicing GTM Sidenote, or Book Review
A small sidenote on practicing GTM cum book review of Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart.
Practicing Grounded Theory (part 1)
This two-part article aims to address a problem experienced in learning and practicing GTM- after I’ve read as many methodology articles and chapters as I can, how do I REALLY do it?
The People’s Summit
“The summit, scheduled for 29 June to 2 July 2022, will bring together individuals and communities, people of lived experiences, along with global organizations to create a set of globally shared values for an eco-social world that leaves no one behind. The vision of this global summit emerges from the pandemic, the climatic crisis, andContinue reading “The People’s Summit”
Critical Realism
When I listened to Mona Chalabi’s podcast on the gendered outlook on (in)fertility, I felt the social scientist sense of mission in me come alive. YES! This is what social science is about! While there was a hard-science microbiologist speaking alongside her, it was social science deconstructing and peeling back the layers of cultural assumptionsContinue reading “Critical Realism”
Stocktake- PhD Life Updates
Summer 🌞 One thing I really like about university life is chunking the year into seasons. This makes looking at the year and goal-setting more manageable, and creates natural moments to take stock. This post is partially meant for social workers (or those in similar professions) who are considering whether to embark on a PhD.Continue reading “Stocktake- PhD Life Updates”
Social Working, Everything 