Mr Or Seng Kee leads a fulfilling life through work in the Home.

For a gentleman with a small built, Mr Or Seng Kee has a big heart within him. He takes the initiative to clean up around the Home and offers to help whenever he sees someone in need. He takes it upon himself to see that the chores like sweeping, mopping and folding are completed. A care staff close to Mr Or recalled how he was apologetic when he could not help with chores once as he was unwell. Such is evident of Mr Or’s strong work ethic, sense of responsibility and purpose.

We were fortunate to be able to share our story on how we continued to engage our residents with dementia meaningfully through the pandemic. Watch the full episode of CNA Correspondent to find out how seniors across the world have been coping.

Residents spring clean to welcome prosperity this coming Year of Tiger

“It’s very common to do spring cleaning when Chinese New Year is coming,” shares Mr Goh Kian Ho, an easy-going gentleman residing in the Lodge’s Lily Home. On this January morning, Mr Goh and his fellow residents are hard at work, polishing windows and wiping down furniture. These chores may seem mundane but are a natural form of physical activity.

"An AHL spokesperson pointed out that work helps stimulate the sensory and cognitive abilities of PWD and having other people with dementia around them can help promote socialisation. The common misunderstanding about the quality of persons with YES is that they lack the ability to be productive and need to be served by others. The truth is, they can still continue and contribute their labour as long as they have the right environment and the right job."

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Read how top gym performer, Mr Teo Teck Seng, keeps his body, mind and soul fit and healthy.

One afternoon at Harmony Wellness Centre, AHL’s in-house gym, Mr Teo Teck Seng is lifting 40 kilograms of weights for leg presses as part of his twice-weekly gym routine. Under the supervision of Exercise Therapists (ET) Jacob and Hanif, Mr Teo has pushed his limits to achieve the best results in the gym among all residents at the Lodge. His grit and determination have influenced fellow residents to join him in the gym.