Joining Hands with the Community for A Good Cause
Care Continuum
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2023
To tap on SCC client’s meaningful and cultural occupation to engage a wider group of community seniors. Successful donation drive, plans for future collaborations to sustain this initiative.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Day Care, Preventive Care, Community Health
About this Content
Aims
To tap on SCC client’s meaningful and cultural occupation to engage a wider group of community seniors
Background
To enhance the occupational performance and engagement of participants, creating a sense of community and fostering social support
Methods
Involving community seniors in a donation drive by making vegetarian dumplings for sale
Results
578 dumplings sold, raised $3,009; average of 22 to 24 participants per production day, with each participating for 2-6 hours
Conclusion
Successful donation drive, plans for future collaborations to sustain this initiative
Lessons Learnt
New friendships formed, a strong sense of community was developed, and participants expressed fulfillment in giving back to the community
Keywords
Occupational Performance, Engagement, Seniors
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Ren Ci Hospital |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Kong Beng, Chng Yin Ru Priscilla |
Project Member(s) | Lwee Yan Bing |
Connect with this contributor!
Priscilla Chng - Priscilla_chng@renci.org.sg
Project Attachment
133_Renci_CHALK_2023_Joining_Hands_with_the_Community_for_A_Good_Cause.pdf