Hoarding - more than just a pile of problems (Part 5)
There were stacks of neatly arranged newspapers and magazines in his bedroom and the living room.
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O'Joy
- Jun 24, 2020
- 3 min
Hoarding - more than just a pile of problems (Part 4)
Her medications were lost in a mess on the table, some were expired, from different doctors, and wrongly labelled.
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O'Joy
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Hoarding - more than just a pile of problems (Part 3)
His flat was so stacked up with items he collected from outside that the door could not open fully.
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O'Joy
- Jun 10, 2020
- 2 min
Hoarding - more than just a pile of problems (Part 2)
An elderly lady was standing at the 18th floor corridor of a HDB block next to our centre, trying to commit suicide.
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O'Joy
- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min
Hoarding - more than just a pile of problems (Part 1)
You may even be living next to or with someone who hoards and are finding it difficult to manage the problems that come with hoarding.
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O'Joy
- May 27, 2020
- 1 min
#HeartBeats - Senior Mental Health Edition
O'Joy is collaborating with VolunteerSG to deliver two webinars about Mental Health for Seniors.
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O'Joy
- May 5, 2020
- 2 min
Covid-19 pandemic: A counsellor's journey (Part 1)
I grappled with an internal struggle over whether I was prepared to take on the risks of getting an infection myself if I decide to...
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O'Joy
- Mar 10, 2020
- 2 min
Let’s not forget humanity in times of crisis #SGUNITED
For the past 3 months, the wave of the Covid-19 situation has swept through the population, leaving behind a wake of fear and anxiety.
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O'Joy
- Feb 6, 2020
- 1 min
How O'Joy help seniors under our care
This video summarises O'Joy's bio-psycho-social approach to elderly issues, our dedication towards active ageing, and our hope for the elder
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O'Joy
- Jan 16, 2020
- 2 min
How O'Joy assisted an elderly caregiver to his wife diagnosed with dementia
Mr T was anticipating the ideal retirement life. However, when Mrs T was diagnosed with dementia, he unexpectedly became her caretaker.
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O'Joy
- Jan 9, 2020
- 1 min
Loneliness and depression in elderly
Loneliness and lack of purpose in life are possible causes of depression and mental health problems in elderly persons.
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O'Joy
- Nov 25, 2019
- 1 min
President's Challenge 2019
Our beneficiary Mdm Tan is featured on President's Star Challenge 2019.
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O'Joy
- Sep 20, 2019
- 2 min
I can't help being anxious and depressed
Read how O'Joy adopts a bio-psycho-social approach to help a client out of anxiety and depression.
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O'Joy
- Sep 4, 2019
- 1 min
Bringing oceans of joy to those we serve 众海之力愉悦百姓
Affectionately known as "Peng Popo" (Grandma Peng) joins Healthy Oriented Ageing (HOA) activities almost everyday...
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O'Joy
- Aug 15, 2019
- 2 min
Anxiety of an elderly widow
63-year old Mdm T fell into a state of anxiety after the passing of her husband over three years ago, leaving her with their 15 year old son
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O'Joy
- Jul 12, 2019
- 1 min
A walk in the Gardens by the Bay
Our clients had a wonderful day at Gardens by the Bay 🌷, accompanied by their volunteer para-counsellors and counsellors. *photos are...
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O'Joy
- Jun 27, 2019
- 1 min
Outreach June 2019
As part of our Outreach program, O'Joy held a three day public talks for the senior community in Upper Boon Keng.
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O'Joy
- Apr 12, 2019
- 1 min
“She died in my arms. I was shouting for help and no one heard me…”
Uncle Lim, 80 years old, is now happily living in the community, well taken care of by his foreign domestic helper, receiving monthly...
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O'Joy
- Jan 7, 2016
- 3 min
When taking their own lives seem the only way out - elderly suicides rising in Singapore
The numbers reported certainly look alarming - a jump of nearly 60% from 2000 to 2015 of the number of seniors who commit suicide.
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