Lien Foundation

The Post Diagnostic Support (PDS) programme, first launched in 2020, has made incredible strides since its inception. As we continue this journey with PDS Plus, take a moment to hear from those personally involved in this reflective video: https://lnkd.in/g7HvMH9M

JiaYou at Chinatown Point is officially up and running, creating a space where seniors and caregivers can feel supported and energised, with the first ever Gym Tonic in a shopping mall. We are grateful to our dedicated partners and the many hands and hearts behind this effort. 💛 #CommunityCare #Seniors #Caregivers #GymTonic

A dementia diagnosis need not mean the end of life as you know it. Since 2022, our Care Beyond Walls project, in partnership with AWWA Ltd, has been breaking boundaries to design a new form of care for persons with dementia. Our approach focuses on personalised, interest-based activities and regular opportunities for our clients to venture out and be supported by the community.   During our recent visits to host organisations, we saw firsthand how our seniors are making meaningful contributions at SOSD, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery 光明山普觉禅寺, Elias Park Primary School, Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple, and Willing Hearts Kitchen.   Our project aims to challenge conventional dementia day care services, enable persons with dementia to use their skills and cognitive reserves, and help them stay integrated in community life. We’re identifying and building supportive community partners, deepening Person-Centred Care practices, developing services for caregivers, and creating a dementia-friendly community around AWWA's existing Dementia Day Care Centre @ Ang Mo Kio. Together, we're creating a community of care that supports our seniors' well-being and integration.   #CareBeyondWalls #DementiaCare #CommunitySupport #PersonCentredCare #ActiveAgeing

Throwback to the 2022 Inspiring Asia Micro-Documentary Film Festival! 🌟 Dive into the heart of our Happy Urns project and journey in this heartwarming short film. #TBT #InspiringAsia #MicroDocumentary #HappyUrns #2022

Helping patients help themselves often means reconnecting them with feelings of amazement, wonder, and hope—emotions that can fade after prolonged illness. Non-pharmaceutical interventions like magic can reignite these feelings, significantly improving overall patient well-being. Even when patients know it's a magic trick, the feelings of hope and joy remain undiminished. The real magic lies in the effort and care behind each trick, creating a sense of connection and appreciation. This result is due to the dedication of healthcare professionals at Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Department of Psychology and Geriatrics Department. Their willingness to learn new skills to engage their patients demonstrates profound kindness, care, and support! After all, kindness is the purest form of magic. ✨ Let's celebrate these innovative approaches to enhance patient well-being and transform healthcare! See how they did it at 🎞 https://lnkd.in/gEwbtBMS #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #HealingThroughMagic #ElderCare #Geriatrics

❤️💭Mental health and well-being is something I care deeply about. And as PM Lawrence Wong said, this is a national priority. That’s why one of the key work of our Inter Agency Taskforce on Mental Health and Well-Being, is to strengthen community mental well-being. And one of our key partners is Limitless, who has been training youth peer supporters at its Peer Support Summit this week. 🧍Peer supporters are the first line of support for their friends. And the training conducted by Limitless and Care Corner equip our young peer supporters to help their communities maintain good mental well-being. 🙏 ✨A shout-out to the mentors, facilitators, and partners as well, for your time and effort in making the summit possible! Let’s keep this momentum going as we continue to step forward, support, and empower each other to make a difference in the lives of our youths. Lien Foundation Care Corner Singapore Ltd Boys' Town Asher Low SG Mental Well-Being Network Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)

In case you missed it, here's a glimpse into our recent participation at the #WorldAgeingFestival, where we hosted the palliative care track led by Programme Director, gabriel lim. We had the privilege of welcoming distinguished participants from Palliative Care Australia, Yushoukai Medical Corporation Japan, and local organisations in Singapore, fostering lively discussions on ageing, palliative, and end-of-life care. A heartfelt thank you to Ageing Asia for orchestrating the 15th edition of this annual event, uniting stakeholders to advocate for healthy aging. Let's continue collaborating and advancing in this vital field! #Ageing #PalliativeCare #Healthcare #WorldAgeingFestival

A Public Statement on Gym Tonic from Lien Foundation: We are compelled to address some of the statements made in a Straits Times article, originally headlined “Gym Tonic founder: I want to help seniors age fearlessly”, featuring an interview with Mr Ken Tan, founder of technology company PulseSync, and published on Sunday 25th February 2024. The amended article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gcuzE-aS

Breathlessness affects 60 - 90% of individuals with chronic heart or lung conditions. Without the right knowledge or skills, these individuals often dread physical activities as simple as showering - which can make them feel out of breath. Recently, with partners AWWA Ltd, Ren Ci Hospital and St Luke's ElderCare Ltd, we launched the Air Master cardiopulmonary rehabilitation service in collaboration with Tan Tock Seng Hospital to improve the quality of life for these individuals by helping them manage their breathlessness effectively. Watch both videos created at: https://lnkd.in/ghX8NvRN

Meet Singapore’s first lion dance troupe for seniors, including those wheelchair-bound. The 23-member troupe went through a training programme comprising a senior-friendly choreography developed by 184-year-old Chinese clan Kong Chow Wui Koon and heritage consultancy Bridging Generations It also featured a lion dance head with rewired pulleys and low-noise drum and cymbals redesigned by industrial designers at NextOfKin Creatives. The project is a continuation of the Lien Foundation’s experiment to strengthen the health and well-being of our ageing population by identifying untapped assets from the heritage, arts and sports sectors. Mr Lee Poh Wah, CEO, Lien Foundation, said: “Lion dance is synonymous with vitality, community, celebration and life - the very things we don’t associate with seniors. Seeing them perform such a dance thus helps us break down walls. The lion can be a Trojan horse to fight ageism.” With the completion of the pilot and our support, the team is looking for other partners to take it to the next phase. Get in touch with them at https://inheritage.sg!