Good day everyone, I am Ah Kiat, currently serving in Pertubuhan Kebajikan Kasih Sayang Alam Damai in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Our home was established on 28 November 2021, with the aim of offering old folks a comfortable home. The home houses 11 old folks at the moment, mainly those aged 60 and above who are immobile and facing financial difficulties. As the majority of our old folks are immobile, our staffs would assist them in eating, showering, and taking their medicine. Usually, we would personally feed them patiently, in order to ensure they are well fed and do not miss their medication. In case any of the residents fall sick, our staff would immediately bring them to hospital for check-up. We will also arrange for them to visit the hospital for follow-up based on the appointments. Some of my family members are immobile as well. Whenever I see the needy residents here, I would be reminded of my own family members, therefore I would do my best in helping and taking care of them. Whenever I assist others, I would feel very happy too. Perhaps it is because I always believe in the saying, “The secret to happiness is helping others”. People always ask me if it is tough taking care of old folks. Truth be told, this job is quite tough actually. But whenever I see the old folks being joyful and healthy, I am convinced that all my effort is worthwhile. It is actually quite costly to operate the home, our cost mainly consists of rental, food, medication, staff salary, daily necessities, as well as the utility bills. Currently we are running short of funds, therefore we need to fundraise for the costly medications. Many of the daily essentials are needed throughout the year, including hand wash liquid, sanitiser, wet wipes, tissue paper, essential balm, rheumatic ointment, rheumatic patch, Snake Brand Prickly Heat cooling powder, gloves, anti-bedsore mattress, adult diapers (M, L, XL sizes), wound cleanser, medical gauze, as well as cotton wool. It is our hope that the general public will donate generously, to ensure that we can operate sustainably. We are also truly grateful to the support and assistance by Panda Charity, which allows our old folks to enjoy a better life.
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