4 ways that playing games benefit elderly in Singapore
Ageing well involves ageing actively – and games play an important role in doing that!
Ageing well involves ageing actively – and games play an important role in doing that!
As 1 in 4 Singaporeans are projected to be over the age of 65 by 2030, many of us will be faced with the prospect of caring for or nursing senior family members. As such, it is crucial that we prepare ourselves as much as we can. With many elderly often finding home care to be the most comforting, our homes will need to be properly equipped to create a conducive environment for them. This is especially the case for those who require post-surgery care or have chronic health conditions that need to be managed well.
Mr Lim Kheng Ann quit his job to care for his wife, Mdm Soh, after she was diagnosed with severe dementia in 2006. A few years on, she suffered a stroke and Mr Lim could no longer manage looking after his wife alone. He reached out to Orange Valley for professional help and Mdm Soh has since been in the care of Orange Valley Nursing Home (Simei).
This year was a milestone win for Orange Valley at the Singapore Health Quality Service Award 2019. 26 of our staff took home the silver award for their outstanding effort towards quality care and service for our residents.
“GeriCare Programme helped us a lot in enhancing our residents’ quality of life. It also aided us in rendering more efficient nursing care, making it easier for our staff to monitor residents’ condition,” said Orange Valley Staff Nurse Shayne, guest speaker, at the GeriCare Graduation ceremony yesterday.
旺年护理之家副总裁叶慧慧受访时说，她希望新中心能 为更多有需要的年长者提供其他护理服务，协助他们无 需住院也能安心、健康地原地养老。旺年护理之家位于马里士他 路的新疗养院已于本月开始营 业。除了提供118个床位，为有需 要的年长者提供舒适的康复空间 外，这家疗养院也开放院内的复 健治疗设施，让预约公众登门接 受护理。