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How one RC takes care of seniors in little ways

Having lived in Lengkok Bahru for 13 years, I have noticed many seniors here.

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May Soh, Chairman, Queenstown Lengkok Bahru Zone Residents’ Committee

Having lived in Lengkok Bahru for 13 years, I have noticed many seniors here.

At times, when my fellow volunteers and I visit or meet them at our Residents’ Committee events, we learn that many of them live alone or face mobility and financial difficulties.

Some of their carers have shared their worries about medical and household expenses.

Reading Mr Arthur Phua’s letter “More RC events involving residents to care for needy?” (April 7, online) reminded me of the importance of continuing to keep in touch with these residents, who need both financial and emotional support.

So, when the Government announced the Pioneer Generation Package, we shared it with these seniors and their carers during our home visits, in conjunction with the Home Improvement Programme, to reassure them their needs would be taken care of.

We shared about the benefits of the package and answered their queries. Where we were unsure, we would check with the relevant agencies for answers. We were happy to see the sense of relief in the seniors.

We have been working with voluntary welfare organisations and other agencies to distribute food rations regularly to our seniors to ensure they get proper nutrition.

We hold birthday celebrations and invite them also to join our festive celebrations, so that they meet new friends and feel connected with the community.

Our pioneers have contributed selflessly towards building the nation we call home today and this is what little we can do to make them feel appreciated and well taken care of.

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