Chronically Ill, Frail & Destitute in Residential Care
We give care to
The chronically ill, frail and destitute
(The nurses) know I enjoy reading the Chinese newspapers and would reserve that for me.
Regaining Independence and Dignity
85-year-old Mr Yip Chow Loong used to work in a factory. After a bad fall in 2019, he lost his independence to carry out daily activities. At the same time, he was battling medical conditions such as tuberculosis, kidney problems and high blood pressure.
Divorced and estranged from his 4 children, he had been living in his employer’s dormitory. However, his deteriorating condition demanded full-time nursing care and his employer had to admit him to MWS Nursing Home – Yew Tee, leaving Mr Yip deeply disappointed.
It took a while but Mr Yip soon adjusted to life in the Home, thanks in part to the holistic and thoughtful care he receives. “Whenever they have special cooking sessions, the nurses would save some food for me. They also know I enjoy reading the Chinese newspapers and would reserve that for me,” shared Mr Yip.
As Mr Yip had difficulty walking after the accident, he was placed on a physiotherapy and rehabilitation programme at the Home. The efforts have paid off as he has since regained his ability to walk.
“The staff not only consistently encouraged me to go for physiotherapy, but also to join activities at the Home so I could make new friends,” said Mr Yip.
To ensure he receives the necessary care without financial concerns, a team of MWS staff have also been managing Mr Yipʼs money matters. This includes providing him with financial counselling and applying for financial assistance on his behalf to defray his nursing home bills.
In addition, Mr Yipʼs medical social worker has been journeying with him and helping him process his feelings of disappointment with his employer.
Today, he no longer blames his employer, and was even thankful that his employer had supported him financially, giving him a chance for a better quality of life.
MWS serves 710 chronically ill, frail and destitute.
The MWS Residential Services cluster comprises 2 Nursing Homes and a Welfare Home for the destitute and homeless. We care for low-income seniors with chronic illnesses and ageing needs who require round-the-clock support.
In meeting the residents’ holistic needs, we provide medical, nursing and rehabilitative care as well as services that support their psychosocial and spiritual well-being. We do this while leveraging their inherent strengths and abilities, which we believe even vulnerable people possess.
MWSʼ residential care firmly believes that family is at the heart of quality care, and models our environment and care approach accordingly. In addition, the MWS Allied Health team tailors exercises, activities and therapy according to residents’ needs to enhance their physical and cognitive abilities.
Our holistic care also includes supporting the residents’ caregivers through the Caregivers Club. Through this, caregivers receive training in caregiving, learn self-care or simply connect with and support one another.
HOLISTIC CARE
MWS meets residentsʼ basic, psychosocial and spiritual needs, as well as provide medical and nursing care, rehabilitation and therapy, social and recreational activities and caregiver support.
Medical Care
Provided by doctors trained in geriatric and palliative care.
Nursing & Rehabilitative care
Provided by nurses and allied health professionals.
Daily Living Care
Shelter, meals and safe haven provided for the destitute and sick.
MWS Nursing Homes and Welfare Home
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