About this Event
Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/.
About the Programme
In an ageing society with an increasing prevalence of mental health challenges and people living with dementia, more people are required to step up as caregivers, and many are unprepared.
The challenges of a caregiver can be very overwhelming. Caregivers often experience heightened stress, anxiety, and depression due to the emotional demands of their role. Many become burnt out and suffer from depression. The impacts on the caregiver are both emotional and physical.
Therefore, it is important to attend to the needs of the caregiver and support them with a social network which provides resources and caregiver support. Caregivers need respite and have to learn self-care to sustain their long journey of caregiving.
In this talk you can learn:
1. What am I expected to do as a caregiver
2. Understand causes of burnout
3. Understand emotional and psycho-social needs of your loved ones
4. Prevent and manage caregiver burnout
5. Overcome the guilt of self-care
Sign up now and start your self-care!
About the Speaker:
Mr Zainal Lee is a manager and team lead for CREST Caregiver in Club HEAL, a programme that supports and connects caregivers for people with mental health challenges and older adults with dementia. As the former programme head in Club HEAL, he previously supervised a team of counsellors and oversaw the rehabilitation programme. He graduated from the American University for Humanities with a degree in counselling and has more than 25 years of experience in counselling. He conducts support group and motivational sessions for people with mental health issues and their caregivers. He also regularly gives public talks on mental health and dementia and occasionally, contributes articles on caregiving for various publications. He is also a caregiver to multiple family members.
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· NLB Mobile App Users – go.gov.sg/toyl-evbm
· Desktop Users – go.gov.sg/toyl-evbd
About Time of Your Life
Organised by the National Library Board, the Time of Your Life (TOYL) features informative talks, creative workshops, learning communities and resources for those aged 50 and above. Covering a wide range of topics such as Digital, Careers, Sustainability, Arts & Wellness, start your learning journey with us today. Visit https://go.gov.sg/toyl for the full programme listing and check out our dedicated publication at https://go.gov.sg/50plusmag.
Please note the following:
· All participants are required to register for a ticket. Each ticket admits 1 person only. Please present your ticket when you enter the library and the event venue.
· Arrive 10 mins before the session commences. Seats of late attendees may be given to those in the waitlist.
· NLB reserves the right to deny entry to participants who do not abide by the ground rules.
· Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Woodlands Regional Library - Programme Zone, 900 South Woodlands Drive, Woodlands, Singapore
SGD 0.00
