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what are some mental issues the elderly face
eg dementia
what are the physical problems the elderly face?
Difficulties Faced by the Elderly
Loneliness and isolation
what can we do to help the elderly?
visit them and learn about their life additionally we can also understand them better
what is our mission
People with disabilities are individuals with their own identities and abilities. By removing societal barriers and embracing inclusion, we create a more equal society that benefits everyone.
What are some things you can learn?
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the elderly in Singapore through listening to their personal experiences, such as mobility difficulties and mental struggles. By playing Rummikub with the elderly, participants will also learn about the types of games they enjoy, helping to bridge the intergenerational digital divide while encouraging bonding, interaction, and care for the elderly.
How can we show our care and concern for the elderly?
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the elderly in Singapore through listening to their personal experiences, such as mobility difficulties and mental struggles. By playing Rummikub with the elderly, participants will also learn about the types of games they enjoy, helping to bridge the intergenerational digital divide while encouraging bonding, interaction, and care for the elderly.
what can we do to show care and concern?
Participants such as the Whitleyans will be able to play the Rummikub game to understand the types of games they like to play compared to the mobile and online games youngsters play. This would fix the intergenerational digital divide between the young and old and bond and talk to the elderly more and spread the joy of Rummikub to others.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding as for the issues that the elderly face in Singapore and have sympathy for them by elderly sharing their own life experiences to gain a deeper knowledge about the struggles they face daily, be it their mobility issues or being mentally weaker
what can you learn from this experience?
Students could learn about how elders’ live is like. In addition how how Student life and elders’ lives are different. This allows students to have a different perspective when interacting with elders’ and allow them to have more patience.
What is one way the government has helped the elderly?
In Singapore, the government provides healthcare support through schemes like MediSave and CHAS.
Lions Befrienders helps elderly people through visits and social programmes.
The Central Provident Fund helps support Singaporeans during retirement
Volunteers can teach seniors how to use payment apps, messaging apps, and online services
Barrier-free MRT stations and buses help seniors travel more safely and independently in Singapore.
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