Caregiving was never part of Gerald’s plan—he doesn’t have children of his own. Yet, for the past eight years, Gerald has cared for his younger brother’s son, a 25-year-old with autism and OCD, and now regards him as his own. At 16, during his O-Level year, Gerald’s nephew experienced a bullying incident in school that left him withdrawn and unwilling to attend classes. When he told his parents he didn’t want to return, they were at a loss, prompting Gerald to step in and coordinate support....

Standing by Her Son Through Loss and Recovery

Mdm Veenothani, aged 52, has been caring for her 76-year-old mother since her dementia diagnosis in 2021. Once employed full-time as a data assistant, she transitioned to a part-time data officer role to better balance work and caregiving. Her mother remains mobile and can manage some daily tasks, such as cooking—with Veeno thani’s support—but struggles with short-term memory loss and frequently repeats questions. “There are days she forgets to eat, and that can be tough,” Veeno thani...