
Caregivers Matters Basics 2: Knowledge and Skills
Overview
This educational booklet equips caregivers with essential knowledge and practical skills needed for effective caregiving. It covers understanding the care recipient's illness, disease progression, and specific needs, while teaching practical skills like personal hygiene care, feeding techniques, medication management, safe movement, and health monitoring. The material also addresses soft skills including communication and time management strategies. Additionally, it provides guidance on engaging family members through task delegation and organizing family meetings to share caregiving responsibilities effectively.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.

