Having been busy with exams for the last few weeks, I was very happy to visit our elderly friends again! :) I'll just give a brief update on Mdm Tan and Mdm Ho, whom we visited.
Mdm Tan was rather chatty that day, telling us about the braised pork she cooked the previous day and asking us to help her install the batteries of the portable emergency gadget (which took us a long time to figure how to open the battery compartment :P). She also asked if we knew of any news about government pay-outs as there was an announcement on the radio regarding the matter. However, as the news was in Teochew, we could not understand it but promised to check it up for her. Although she lamented that she could not join the rest for outings because of her failing eyesight, she still joins the other elderly for activities in the SAC, which is comforting because at least she still remains active and not coop herself up in her flat all the time. As she complained about recent recurring headaches on one side (which may be migraine), I think we’ll have to keep an eye on her condition.
Mdm Ho looked sunken as compared to the last time I saw her. However, she was happy to see all of us. All 26 of us SQUEEZED into her flat and took group photos with her. She was very sporty as she didn’t mind taking many shots, and she also asked for copies of the photos taken. As usual, she shared with us photos she took with our volunteers and told many stories.
Can’t wait for the Christmas celebrations next Saturday! Hope the elderly will enjoy themselves! :)
Yinmin :)
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