A Helping Hand for our Seniors
A Little Presence Goes A Long Way
Even at 96 years old, senior Zainab Binti Ahmad looks forward to her gentle exercises in her daily routine, as she believes in making her frail limbs move as much as possible!
Armed with her IM-OK tablet from LB, every morning she would follow one of the multiple exercise videos that are pre-uploaded to the device, and do her best in following the steps.
Following about an hour of working up a sweat, Zainab would shower, perform her prayers, and enjoy her Kopi-O before she starts to water her plants. A little while later, there is a knocking on Zainab’s door.
Smiling, she opens up her one-room flat in Tampines to welcome Zuraidah Binte Zainuddin, a Programme Coordinator from LB’s Home Personal Care (HPC) team.
Service with a Smile
Zuraidah assists vulnerable senior clients such as Zainab in various activities of daily living, such as buying groceries, running errands or paying bills, so as to improve their well-being in the comfort of their homes.
She also helps her clients with maintenance exercises, vital signs measurements as well as medication reminders. Sometimes, they simply need a listening ear to talk to during her visits.
Zainab shared, “Zuraidah treats me well! I have a unique taste and even though my requests would take her to multiple locations, she will get them all for me. She never had a sour face, nor complained about it. I feel very happy whenever she comes over and since I am very comfortable with her; I don’t hold back in sharing my feelings with her.”
Her Enthusiasm Doesn’t Wane!
Zuraidah chimed in, explaining that while Zainab is deemed frail and poses a fall risk, she strives to do what she can around the house.
“Every two or three months, she would see to it that her furniture is arranged differently,” said Zuraidah in admiration of Zainab’s will to be active.
Zainab added that she loves having company around as she lives alone, and reminisced the days where she enjoyed cooking for her guests, but this has drastically reduced due to her advanced years.
“I used to love making my own rempah for curries, sambal, and fried items, I am a very independent woman, but I realise that my age is catching up and my body is not as agile as before, so I truly welcome Zuraidah’s presence and assistance,” said Zainab, who is also currently receiving meals-on-wheels from LB for lunches on weekdays.
“We are here for her and other vulnerable seniors constantly, to let them know we care for them. In this fast-paced world, we have to continuously ensure that every senior would live their life happily with dignity, while ageing in place without compromising their safety and needs,” said Zuraidah.
We hope that these stories would inspire you to reach out and touch the lives of others.
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