Reaching out to old folks
KUCHING: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Padawan held a community outreach programme at Rumah Seri Kenangan (RSK) Kuching last Wednesday (Aug 31) in conjunction with the National Day celebration this year. RSK Kuching is an old folks’ home located at Mile 12 here, which houses more than 60 senior citizens and more than 30 staff members. […]
Security guard hiring: Good health, no criminal records
BY UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD & NAZRlNZULAIQA HASBI KUCHING: The term ‘old people’ does not apply to the security guard profession, says Malaysian Security Industry Association (PIKM) Sarawak chairman Shaharuddin Samsi. The managing director of Muhafiz Security Sdn Bhd said what was important in recruiting a security personnel were good health and passing the security screening […]
Dealing with Dementia
There are always two ways of dealing with a patient. One that is difficult for the patient, and another that is difficult for the caregiver. Despite the hardships, Shima Hussin shared what it was like taking care of her father after he was diagnosed with dementia in 2015. Adjusting to behavioural changes Dementia is described […]
New building for old folks ready by year end
KUCHING: The long-awaited new building for Rumah Seri Kenangan (RSK) Kuching, an old folks’ home at Mile 12, Kuching-Serian Road, will be completed at the end of this year. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Minister Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah said the project, which was supposed to be completed in 2015, had run into […]
Life as a Caregiver
According to definitions, a caregiver is a person giving daily physical care and emotional support of someone who can no longer care for them self due to illness, injury or disability. Caregiving is most commonly used to address impairments related to old age, disability, a disease, or a mental disorder. A chance to make a […]
Old folk treated to CNY celebration
KUCHING: A non-governmental organisation, Team Dynamic Kuching, celebrated Chinese New Year with residents of Rumah Seri Kenangan (RSK) at Pusat Pemulihan Samarahan, here yesterday. Team Dynamic Kuching collaborated with Alvin Interior Decor to bring joy and love to 80 residents of the old folk’s home. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, who was present at […]
Making a better world
As we usher in the new year, LiGNO Biotech kicked start its first Charity Project recently by paying a visit to the Damai Home Care Old Folks Home (Pusat Jagaan Warga Tuan Damai). The Damai Home Care Old Folks Home established in 1982, provides shelter, support and medical care to the destitute and homeless seniors. […]
