慈济乐龄长青馆 晚年活跃不言老

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新加坡慈济六月份在裕廊西和武吉巴督启用两间乐龄长青馆，服务该区小型公寓的居民，服务内容包括各类健身操、手工、游戏、书法班等等，除了参与活动，也欢迎长者们到馆内阅读书报、聊聊天消磨时间，避免长时间独自在家里，多于外界接触，让晚年生活多姿彩。

志工：六七八九，烤沙爹，十一十二十三十四，teh Tarik（拉茶）

把美食融入动作中，更添趣味， 结合体力和脑力， 让长者们在欢乐中活络筋骨，减缓退化。

居民：（运动）好像为我们而设计，不会太激烈。

居民：运动也是蛮简单，每个人都会做，不过在家里没有人督促你，好像跑步，跑两步就不跑了，在这里叫你跑一分钟两分钟，你都硬硬跑，是觉得好，大家一起做你就觉得开心。

六月份启用位于裕廊西和武吉巴督的慈济乐龄长青馆，简称“SEEN”，译为“被看见”。让该区小型公寓里的长者们，劳碌大半生后，晚年依然得到关怀和疼惜。


慈济西医室主任 林文豪（Dr Edwin）：SEEN的英文是Seniors Engagement and Enabling Node，就是鼓励他们，不然整天躲在家里，来交朋友，做点东西。 

居民：我住这里30年，没有这样的场所，有这个场所，对我们（乐龄）很好，好像有个寄托，整天呆在家里很闷，做家务做不下，家务做不完的。

居民：在楼上一个人就 看墙壁，就下来看看居民：有个可以讲话的地方，讲些比较Happy的东西，快乐的东西。

与其闷在家里，不如到楼下结交新朋友，同时接收新知识， 长青馆内各类的活动，成了长者们每天期待的事。

居民：如果是来这里，家务就尽早做完就可以过来活动，（之前没有来这边，这时候做什么？）在滑手机。

慈济西医室主任 林文豪（Dr Edwin）：我们还要做ABC，就是活跃生活（active aging），B是结识朋友（Befriending），C是关怀与支援（Care and Support），尤其那些独居的（长者），给他们一个空间，可以来打发时间，做有意义的东西。

慈济两家乐龄长青馆已投入运作两个月，每天服务大约50人，让长者们充实身心灵，晚年生活更精彩。

（大爱新闻 李嘉仪 新加坡慈济基金会报导）

Title: Staying Active at Tzu Chi’s Seniors Engagement and Enabling Node
Abstract:
In June this year, two eldercare centres were established by Tzu Chi Singapore in Jurong West and Bukit Batok, respectively. They mainly serve senior residents living in the studio apartments in the vicinity. The facilities and activities provided by the centres include various physical exercises, mind & wellness games, art & craft classes, calligraphy classes, etc. The elderly are also welcome to read books and newspapers at the centre and chat with others. Hence, instead of staying at home alone for long hours, they are able to stay in touch with the outside world and enliven their golden years.

NS: 6, 7, 8, 9, Peng (Barbeque) Sa-tay… 11, 12, 13, 14, Teh Ta-rik

“Incorporating” delicacies into this movement activity makes it more fun. Combining physical and mental strength training, the activity allows the elderly to work on their muscles, thus delaying frailty.

Resident: It seems that the movements are customized to suit us, as they are not too intense.

Resident: The exercises are rather simple; anyone can do them. There is no one at home to urge me to exercise. Take running for example. I’d give up after a while. But over here, we’re asked to run for 1-2 min. I find that this is good. I feel happier when I’m doing it with everyone.

The Tzu Chi Seniors Engagement and Enabling Node in Jurong West and Bukit Batok, which opened in June, is abbreviated as “SEEN”. These eldercare centres enable seniors residing in the studio apartments in the area to receive care and love at old age.

Tzu Chi’s Head of Medical Services, Dr. Edwin Lim：The full name for SEEN is Seniors Engagement and Enabling Node, which aims to engage the elderly by encouraging them to socialise and do something, instead of staying at home the whole day.

Resident: I’ve lived here for 30 years and there was no such centre in the past. The establishment of this centre is good for us. It is like a sanctuary for us. Staying at home all day is boring, and I don’t feel like doing household chores, because the chores are endless.

Resident: I would be facing the four walls when I’m alone at home, so I came down to take a look.

Residents: It’s a place where I can chat with people and share about happy things.

Instead of feeling bored at home, the seniors can go downstairs to make new friends and learn new knowledge. The various activities held by SEEN are something they look forward to every day.

Resident:If I’m coming here, I’ll finish my housework earlier so that I can take part in the activities. (Before coming to this centre, what were you doing at this time?)
Playing with my smart phone

Tzu Chi’s Head of Medical Services, Dr. Edwin Lim ：We will be doing ABC too, which stands for Active Aging, Befriending and Care & Support, especially for those who are living alone, by giving them a space to spend time and do something meaningful.

Both of the eldercare centres have been operating for two months, serving around 50 people daily. They help enrich the body and mind of the elderly and enliven their golden years.