Virtual Group Activities @ KWSC
Care Continuum
Technology
AIC Community Care Excellence Awards
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
Keep seniors engaged with virtual activities via Zoom/WhatsApp to maintain an active lifestyle during circuit breaker. Virtual activities were effective in keeping seniors active and socially engaged during lockdown.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Technology, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Digital Health, Telehealth, Mobile Health
About this Content
Aims
Keep seniors engaged with virtual activities via Zoom/WhatsApp to maintain an active lifestyle during circuit breaker.
Background
Due to COVID-19, centres were closed, leading to isolation, inactivity, and decline in seniors’ mental/physical health.
Methods
Conducted IT training sessions for seniors/caregivers; virtual group activities held daily (e.g., exercise, art, cooking).
Results
Participation increased by 264% in one month (256 to 931 attendances); saved 1,872 man-hours annually, equivalent to $56,160.
Conclusion
Virtual activities were effective in keeping seniors active and socially engaged during lockdown.
Lessons Learnt
Patience and teamwork enabled successful virtual activity implementation despite initial challenges.
Additional Information
Winner of AIC Community Care Excellence Award 2022
Keywords
COVID-19, Virtual Group Activities, Active Ageing, Telehealth, Social Isolation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital |
Platform(s) | AIC Community Care Excellence Awards |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Anita Yiu |
Project Member(s) | Michelle Lew |
Connect with this contributor!
Anita Yiu - anita_yiu@kwsh.org.sg