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21 Dec Community Service Proj [Non-CSC/HCA related]
Posted by: Melvin on: December 15, 2008
Hiya folks, it’s been a looooooooong while since u’ve heard fr me I know :p
But anyway…
Anyone interested in taking part in delivering of Xmas goodies to elderly/needy familes this coming Sun 21 Dec, 9am-1pm? Actual location’s not confirmed but they’re all in the east.
The project’s in support of Southeast CDC’s season of giving.
Interested ppl pls [...]
Bigger role for Government in care of the dying
Posted by: Melvin on: October 24, 2008
More hospice places to be provided; more staff to be trained for palliative care.
By: Salma Khalik
Nursing homes lack palliative care
Posted by: Melvin on: October 24, 2008
- In: Articles
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PANADOL is about the only weapon a nursing home has in its arsenal of medicines to ease pain.
Living wills to be easier
Posted by: Melvin on: October 15, 2008
More people to be encouraged to lodge end-of-life medical directive.
By: Salma Khalik
“Members” page
Posted by: Melvin on: September 17, 2008
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Alrite peeps, here’s your naggy blog chief admin speaking :p
I’ve just added some names and arranged them all in alphabetical order, BUT, I need the help and cooperation of everyone to give me your most beeeeeeeautiful/yandao picture, and a short self-description, to give each name more meaning.
If you have no idea what to write, just [...]
New “Events” Page!
Posted by: Melvin on: August 30, 2008
- In: Admin
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Alrite folks, for ease of looking back at what we’ve achieved over time, I’ve created an “Events” page where visits, volunteering opportunities, outings, etc. have been recorded. Do update that page in future as well, to all administrators.
I’ve only done backlogging til May ‘08, so… any kind souls willing to continue from there? :p
On another [...]
Singapore Palliative Care Conference @ RELC Int’l
Posted by: Melvin on: August 30, 2008
I’m totally zonked out from page-updating and what not, so…
Any other members wanna share on what they’ve learned? I know I’ve learnt some very… useful skills :p
Meanwhile, 2 pics from my phone!
‘Angels’ ensure no one dies alone
Posted by: Melvin on: August 26, 2008
- In: Articles
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Volunteers spend time with dying patients who have no family, friends.
Judith Tan
The Straits Times
Project C.A.N. – “Blanks” filled in!”
Posted by: Melvin on: July 29, 2008
PROJECT C.A.N. (”Collection in Aid of the Needy”) is one of NUS Students’ Community Service Club’s (CSC) annual projects, and this year, the aim is to collect 30,000 canned food items and daily necessities to benefit elderly and needy families under the Public Assistance Scheme.
The HCA gang partook in phase one (door-to-door collection) on Saturday, 8 a.m., 19 Jul, [...]
The Bedok group indulges in some fruity dessert!
Posted by: Melvin on: June 22, 2008
- In: Fun Musings
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Check out this yummy watermelon ball+lychee+jelly+nata de coco+peach+plentiful ice combo!
$6 is not too bad I guess. Uncle said we can take back the empty shell after we’re done with it; wonder if he meant that we could refill it at a lower price :p
Shall take a pic of the stall the next time I’m at Bedok [...]
You matter because you are
You matter to the last moment of your life
And we will do all we can
Not only to let you die peacefully
But to live until you die.
- Dame Cicely Saunders
Pioneer of the modern Hospice movement
Happy Moments!
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