TCS booklet - elderly handout 2017

Care and Share Elderly Handout the Love 2017Bonding withinGenerations

This shows that with fewer working adults to supportthe elderly, people need to spent more time working toearn a living and take care of the financial needs. Theyneed to better manage their time to show care andconcern for the elderly. From the graph, As at end-JuneIncreasing number of elderly8.4% 12.4%(2006) (2016)* Aged 65 years and older

According to this statistics from the Ministryof Health, it shows that there is an increasein the facilities builded to meet thedemands.Old-age support ratio7.8 5.4(2006) (2016)* Aged 65 years and older

Reasons for not paying attention to elderly 1) Advancement in technology With the attachment to mobile phones and electronic devices, it is difficult for Singaporeans to spent enough time bonding with elderly and this leads to distant relationships over time. 2) Limited time and stress left after work Nowadays, almost everyone holds a job to maintain financial well in Singapore, a high cost country. Many time will be spend and work and some may bring the work back home and the stress from work. 3) Underestimate the needs of an elderly Some of the people are used that their parents are capable of handle everything themselves and did not realise that their parents are getting older as they grow up.

Solutions to care for the elderly1)Making more time for the elderly-Families can show personal care and concern towards the elderly.-Making time for them even if it is short.Eg, a short trip to the market or going for a 20 minutes slow walk with grandparents.( Refer to page 6 the booklet include trails and activities suitable for family bonding )2) Communicate more -Manage lifestyle better, it creates room for effective communication. Eg, not using mobile phones during dinner time instead use the time to chat to the elderly.3) Pay attention to non-verbal behaviours - Important to take note of the non-verbal behaviours of the elderly - Both body language as well as their facial expressions. It allows the family members to know what the elderly really feels.

Dialect conversation 101Most of our grandparents descends from differentprovinces of China and they speaks in their own dialect;mainly teochew, hokkien and cantonese. Why not pick upsome basic words of each dialect and start communicatingwith your grandparents or someone elder around you!

Location of Trails

Night Safari Animals are known to heighten the happiness as well as the overall health of individuals. ● 90% of pathways are paved for wheelchair access ● Accessible parking lots available for those with disability decal ● Ramps and designated alighting spots ● Free wheelchair rental available River SafariVisitors is able to see the animals close upand observe river species in comfortableenvironment. ● Sheltered, paved pathways and barrier-free access ● Discounted rates for senior citizens and VWO caregivers ● Unique exhibits such as panda enclosure and relaxing river boat rides

Singapore Botanic Gardens A perfect spot for family picnic as the garden is more than 74 hectares with over 1000 orchid species and 2000 hybrids. ● Suitable for elderly to exercise ● Frequent free performances in the gardens to accompany family picnics ● Wheelchair rental available Asian Civilisations MuseumTake a tour through Singapore vibrantmulti-cultural history and also other countriesin Southeast Asia as a family. ● Discounted rates for senior citizens ● Seating facilities with armrests are available at all levels ● Three accessible lifts ● Ramps and accessible lifts within the museum compound ● New exhibits every few months

Gardens by the Bay Families are able to take a stroll while admiring the beautiful scenery. ● Barrier-free routes which makes it convenient for wheelchair or mobility scooter users ● Automated doors, accessible lifts, parking lots and toilets ● Wheelchair rental S.E.A. AquariumStaring at swimming fish lower blood pressureand reduce heart rate & high numbers of fishweirdly improve moods ● Wheelchair friendly with slopes and lifts ● Nice and calming environment

Spend time with loved ones by creating Beautiful memories together “There is only one thing more precious than our time and that’s on who we spend it on”-Leo Christopher