Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (NCC Land) - D

Interacting with Elderly at St. John's Centre

“We can bring joy to the elderly’s lives too.”

By: Ong Chong Hean, Isaac, Ethan Cheong Jiewen, Joel Koh Kai Xiang, Koh Wen Rei Ivan, Leong Jhun Kai, Mohshinul Arafin Khan Mahin, Nezhad Yusuf Bin Mohammed Feisal, J Harith Menon, Raja Sri Raam, Lai Guan Hoe

Aim:
Provide an opportunity for the elderly and the community to interact.

Why:
Many expressed hopelessness because they believed their lives to have become meaningless.

Where:
St. John’s Centre

What:
Encouraged the elderly to participate in the games and activities prepared.

How:
Spent time with 45 elderlies to assuage feelings of desperation.