6 Dec 2009 - In collaboration with the National Library Board, Centre for Enabled Living organized its first Eldercare Talk at the Bishan Public Library on 5 December 2009, from 11.00am to 1.00pm. This is a public education outreach programme aimed at educating the public about eldercare living.
Almost 30 attendees from the public, voluntary welfare organizations and hospitals attended. They took the opportunity to learn practical tips from Ms Linda Foong, Senior Occupational Therapist from the Agency for Integrated Care, who demonstrated simple exercises and special techniques for dressing that elderly, recovering stroke patients can do at home independently. The attendees also benefitted in a second session by Ms Karenjit Kaur, senior staff nurse from Singapore General Hospital, who elaborated on the causes and consequences of elderly falls, the preventive measures and the assistive equipment that will make your homes a safer environment for elderly persons.
The next Eldercare Talk will be on 20 March 2010 at Tampines Public Library. For more information, please logon to www.cel.sg to find out more nearer to the date.