Observation 1 :
Going to the toilet became a chore for the elderly as most of the toilets are wet and slippery. Causing the elderly to slip and fall, injuring themselves. I suggest that we sho : uld replace the normal tiles on the ground in the toilet to those tiles specially made for more friction purposes.
Observation 2 :
There are no metal railings or poles in most of the lifts. The elderly may lose her/his balance and fall as the lift might be jerky at times. Therefore, I suggest we modify the lifts with some railings or poles.
Observation 3 :
Most of the sofas have sharp and solid edges that may hurt the elderly. They might trip and fall again. But this times, their foot sure hurts more. I suggest that we should have smoother surfaces or instead of a sharp edge, we don't we make it to a round shape?
Observation 4 :
Outside, there are more stairs than slopes. Elderly in wheelchair or have difficulties moving down or up will have a big big problem.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Holiday work - Part 1: Understanding the ‘The Elderly Challenge’
Explain in your own words, the FOUR key recommendations of the report.
The 4 key recommendations are :
- Housing For Seniors
- Accessibility for Seniors
- Caring for Seniors
- Opportunities for Seniors
These 4 recommendations will make Singapore a place with both young and old. Giving people from other country a better impression of Singapore. Thinking that Singapore gives what a elderly needs, it bring opportunity for Singapore in both economically and socially. The younger ones will be willing to invest and contribute to Singapore as they know Singapore will provide them with everything they need in the future when they are old.
State ONE way that the CAI report is recommending to make our public housing more elderly-friendly
Make all new buses low-floor, step-free and wheelchair accessible.
State TWO ways on how we can ensure that the quality of elderly care here in Singapore is affordable
- Lowering the fare for the Seniors.
- Government paying a certain percentage of
their monthly travel needs.
After reading the CAI report, what do you are the THREE things that you can do, as an SST student, to help overcome these elderly challenges
- Respect the elderly and spread the message.
- Visiting Elderly Homes
-Taking good care of my own grandparents
The 4 key recommendations are :
- Housing For Seniors
- Accessibility for Seniors
- Caring for Seniors
- Opportunities for Seniors
These 4 recommendations will make Singapore a place with both young and old. Giving people from other country a better impression of Singapore. Thinking that Singapore gives what a elderly needs, it bring opportunity for Singapore in both economically and socially. The younger ones will be willing to invest and contribute to Singapore as they know Singapore will provide them with everything they need in the future when they are old.
State ONE way that the CAI report is recommending to make our public housing more elderly-friendly
Make all new buses low-floor, step-free and wheelchair accessible.
State TWO ways on how we can ensure that the quality of elderly care here in Singapore is affordable
- Lowering the fare for the Seniors.
- Government paying a certain percentage of
their monthly travel needs.
After reading the CAI report, what do you are the THREE things that you can do, as an SST student, to help overcome these elderly challenges
- Respect the elderly and spread the message.
- Visiting Elderly Homes
-Taking good care of my own grandparents
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