The Return of the Vagabond
During his younger days, Mr L (not his real name) was once a “hero” amongst the members of his gang.
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O'Joy
- Jun 13, 2022
- 4 min
Caring for the Caregiver
Mdm Ang, 63, singlehandedly looked after her older sister, 67, who suffered from Parkinson’s Disease.
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O'Joy
- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
The different shades of green
As she added colours to the pages, colour gradually came back to her world. For the first time, she noticed how leaves had different shades.
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O'Joy
- Mar 29, 2022
- 1 min
新的记不住，旧的忘不了｜失智症的中医预防和治疗｜廖锦钊中医师
随着人口老化，失智症也变得普遍。与失智症共存已经渐渐成为常态。在新加坡，患上失智症的机率是多少？症状是什么？要如何预防？如果自己或家人患上失智症，应该如何应对？我们如何包容失智症患者，如何协助他们安全安然地过日子？
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O'Joy
- Jan 26, 2022
- 2 min
Goodie bags for Seniors
To usher in the festive spirit of Chinese New Year, the needy seniors in Upper Boon Keng area are receiving angpows and goodie bags.
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O'Joy
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
I Don’t Want to Die Ugly
There are many ways to commit suicide, and Mr Wong considered them all but one. He did not fear death, but he was terrified of dying ugly.
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O'Joy
- Jun 14, 2021
- 5 min
失去我所在意的
那一次的冠状动脉搭桥手术后， 78岁的陈女士开始出现了焦虑的症状。本属生命中最珍贵的人事物，也在那这次手术后开始有了变化，从而加剧了她的焦虑病况。
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O'Joy
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
Losing all that I value
To cope with the anxiety and loneliness, Miss Tan would admit herself to A&E or visit the polyclinic frequently.
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O'Joy
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min
Mental Wellness: Depression & Anxiety in Elderly
How do we help an elderly who is depressed or anxious? What are the symptoms to look out for? Join our virtual talk to learn more. Our...
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O'Joy
- Mar 5, 2021
- 8 min
When everyone is in pain
Many a time, helping a person is not as simple as just helping one person alone. Complicated family dynamics makes helping challenging.
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O'Joy
- Feb 4, 2021
- 5 min
Mission Impossible
Mdm Chin tries her best to be a dutiful wife but caring for her husband is becoming an almost impossible mission.
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O'Joy
- Dec 10, 2020
- 4 min
浪子回头
阿勇（非真实名字，59岁）曾经是江湖中铁铮铮的汉子，身上的刺青划满了如战绩般的伤疤，而如今病痛却将他折磨得萌生自杀的念头。 记得我初次和阿勇见面时，他是非常抗拒的，甚至不愿意和我多说话。风光一时的英雄，沦落到需要辅导，面子与尊严拉不下来
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O'Joy
- Nov 9, 2020
- 3 min
Knitting the care network with the person in mind
“She was once young and crazy, so don’t stereotype our elderly.” This is what our volunteer para-counsellor Jenny remembers of Mdm Leng.
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O'Joy
- Oct 9, 2020
- 3 min
From Sleepless to Helpful
“I can’t sleep. I might as well die.” Tormented by sleeplessness (only sleeping one hour at night), Mr Goh became so depressed that he...
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O'Joy
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
She wanted to end her life due to health and financial burdens
“My wish is to ride on the MRT”. Mdm Yap had a wish so simple. Yet she never got to fulfil it.
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O'Joy
- Jul 29, 2020
- 1 min
Faces of O'Joy - Chee Hong
In this series Faces of O'Joy, we introduce the people who are working behind the scenes to serve our beneficiaries.
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O'Joy
- Jul 8, 2020
- 5 min
Hoarding - more than just a pile of problems (Part 6)
The boxes loomed over my head and plastic bags hung precariously, as though they could fall on me at any moment.
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