Ello Circle of Care

Stories That Matter

You’re not alone in this journey.

These are real stories from caregivers, honest, emotional, and familiar.
Shared to remind every caregiver that someone out there understands.
(Names and details have been changed to protect privacy.)

The Working Daughter

I have no choice, my parents need me, even when I’m not home.

Her parents both have dementia, and though there’s help at home, things can change in seconds. After her father wandered off and got lost, she realised “Find My” wasn’t enough. She dreams of a camera that watches when she can’t, and rests when she’s home.

The Independent Survivor

I have no choice, I live alone, but I can’t afford to fall unseen.

A stroke and hip surgery left her cautious but determined. She uses tech, but knows devices only help if they’re worn or charged. She needs something smarter, a camera that detects falls or long inactivity, ensuring someone checks in before worry becomes tragedy.

The Devoted Husband

I have no choice, I can’t be everywhere she needs me to be.

After his wife’s stroke, he became her caregiver, nurse, and constant companion. As she relearns independence, memory lapses keep him on edge. He wishes for a quiet alert system, one that lets him breathe, knowing he’ll be notified the moment she needs him.

The Son Who Found Out Too Late

I have no choice, I trusted time, and time betrayed me.

An elderly father living alone suffered a stroke and lay unnoticed for a week. His son, who visited weekly, arrived too late. For every family that still wonders “what if I’d known,” he represents the silence Ello seeks to prevent.

The Nephew Who Waited Too Long

I have no choice, I thought I had more time.

When his aunt called for help, he promised to come soon. By the time he arrived, it was too late. He wishes he could’ve seen her through a camera, just enough to know something was wrong. Sometimes, seeing means saving.

The Dutiful Daughter

I have no choice, I fill in when everyone else burns out.

When her father collapsed, she became her family’s anchor. Between hospitals, helpers, and exhaustion, she stepped in to care for her parents so her mother could rest. She knows caregiving isn’t about heroics, it’s about endurance, love, and relief when it’s needed most.

The Caregiver Between Two Homes

I have no choice, I care for two worlds at once.

With a husband recovering from a stroke and an aging mother in another home, she juggles both lives across devices and apps. She believes caregiving must be sustainable, because those who give care need care too.

Protective Son-in-Law

I have no choice, I must protect his independence before it breaks him.

His father-in-law resisted help after a stroke, valuing pride over safety. With time, he reframed it: “You can stay independent, once you’re safe.” For him, care isn’t about control. It’s about giving dignity back.

The Caregiver Across Borders

I have no choice, I’m holding three families together from two cities.

Caring for his elderly parents, a sister with special needs, and an ill wife, he manages it all across borders. Multiple cameras, multiple logins, constant alerts. What he needs isn’t more tech, it’s one calm, human system that simply works.

25 Years of Care: The Quiet Power of Caregiving

Delia shares her 25-year caregiving journey, which began at 19. Her story reflects love, resilience, and the emotional, physical, and financial challenges caregivers face. She highlights the importance of community, balancing work with caregiving, and the often unseen weight of this role. Her experience is a reminder of the need for support and self-care.

19 November 2025

Delia Wong

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Stop Hurting Yourself: Essential Posture Tips from a Caregiver & Chiropractor

In this vital episode of Voices of Care, chiropractor Dr. Kelvin Ng shares his rare dual perspective as both a clinical expert and a fellow caregiver. Dr. Kelvin discusses the relentless emotional and physical toll of caregiving the "on switch" with no off button. He offers actionable advice on the critical topic caregivers often neglect: how to protect their own bodies and avoid exhaustion while caring for their loved ones.

03 December 2025

Dr Kelvin Ng

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3 Homes, 2 Countries: The Hidden Cost of Juggling Multiple Care Roles

Jeffrey explains how he balances the emotional weight and different roles in caregiving by prioritising family, maintaining a positive outlook, and ensuring he has personal time to recharge.

16 December 2025

Jeffrey Wong

Sibling Soulmates: A Journey in Care

Suresh has spent 40 years as a "24-hour nurse" for his brother with cerebral palsy. Sacrificing his career and marriage, he candidly discusses the "Iron Man" mentality required to survive financial and emotional burdens. He calls for better policies and empathy for Singapore’s caregivers.

31 December, 2025

Suresh Vanaz

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