EXPERIENCE THE CONVOCATION OF A CAREGIVING COURSE
Changing the Landscape of Senior Care in Malaysia
Published on 4 May 2023
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Published on 14 May 2023
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MEET OUR TRAINERS
Assoc Prof Dr Edward Foo
Dean
Institute of Ageing and Professional Care, New Era University College Malaysia
Professor Dr Ng Yean Ling
Dean
Faculty of Arts and Social Science, New Era University College Malaysia
Dr Melody Ang
Secretary-General
Malaysian Association for Social Care Professionals and Homes
Mr. Izawa Keiichi
Advisor
Malaysian Association for Social Care Professionals and Homes
Mr. Kok Fook Leong
Director
Retirement & Recreation Management
Victor Ku
Project Manager
Malaysian Association for Social Care Professionals and Homes
Elvis Wong
Certified Nurse from Japan
WORKSHOP #1
TOPICS:
Principles of Caregiving
Safe Environment for the Elderly
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With KAIGO principles, Nirvana's Life Managing Directors have learned modern and practical ways to practice filial piety. They are also more aware of what is needed to create a safe & clean environment for the elderly.
WORKSHOP #2
TOPICS:
Mental Health of the Elderly
Physiological Health of the Elderly
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Nirvana Life Managing Directors now understands the elements needed to satisfy the elderly's psychological needs, and are able to communicate effectively with them. They are also now familiarized with common healthcare needs among the elderlies and are able to help their ageing loved ones check vital signs.
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WORKSHOP #3
TOPICS:
Daily Caregiving | Meals & Dining
Daily Caregiving | Movements
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The Life Managing Directors were given an experience to further reflect on choices in life that matters to them; Choices like: Quality Care for their Family. They have now turned their reflections into practical actions by learning how to care for the daily needs of their elderly like meals & dining, to daily movements.
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WORKSHOP #4
TOPICS:
Daily Caregiving | Dressing & Grooming
Daily Caregiving | Toileting
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There are many difficult conversations in senior care, i.e which siblings should take on the caregiving role? How do you tell your parents they are now severely ill?
In this workshop, Nirvana Life Managing Directors has grasp ways to fortify better senior care conversations!
They are also now more equipped with proper skills on elderly dressing, grooming and toileting.
WORKSHOP #5
TOPICS:
Handling Various Illnesses
Handling Accidents and Emergencies
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Nirvana's Life Managing Directors are now aware of the various common illnesses among the elderly, and have learnt on ways to deal with it.
Besides, they have also now learned on ways to handle various accidents & emergencies. They will not be caught off guard when something unexpected happens anymore.
WORKSHOP #6
TOPICS:
Basic Dementia Care
Basic Hospice Care
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In workshop 6, Nirvana's Life Managing Directors are exposed to techniques used to treat patients who requires dementia care, and also experience and understand the patient's needs. Besides, they have also reflected on different phases in their life, and are now ready to move forward in life without leaving regrets.
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Love into Action
Recording the journey of Nirvana's Life Managing Director's as they equip themselves with skills to protect their loved ones.
CARE DIARY #1 | June 10, 2023
CARE DIARY #2 | July 8, 2023
CARE DIARY #3 | 5 Aug, 2023
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION