Looking After Helen | Singapore's Elderly Poor

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Looking After Helen | Singapore's Elderly Poor

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Alone for 17 years after her husband died, Helen was falling prey to dementia, loneliness and squalor in her one-room flat. Until this turned her life around.
This is part of a special package on elderly poverty in Singapore, Myanmar, Vietnam and South Korea: www.channelnews...

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@achtung1134 6 жыл бұрын

She is an adorable old lady. Elderly people really want to just talk to someone as they get really lonely. This breaks my heart because i have grandmas and grandpas that i cannot spend a lot of time with. They are always happy whenever they get to talk to their family or just anyone in general

@Cys62 5 жыл бұрын

I think so too... And its nice there is someone there to help her.

@haleymartin5798 4 жыл бұрын

Would you perhaps consider helping my grandma move back home? Even 5 dollars would help. Please at least share this gofundme! www.gofundme.com/1sjmha8gao

@lynnkhir2409 6 жыл бұрын

Love how she laughs!!! So cute lah you auntie!!!!

@NazriB Жыл бұрын

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@issashayne3798 6 жыл бұрын

Aww shes so cute!

@Unteroffizier 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. Although she has dementia but i think her positive personality is the most important factor it was never robbed from here even with her conditions. I believe a person's character plays a lot of importance in the face of an illness. There are dementia patients who are not as easy to look after and complying as her. Some will throw tantrums the whole day through and will need a caregiver 24 hours looking after them.

@jasminebegay2380 4 жыл бұрын

When I was working as a nursing assistant at a nursing home. You start to get to know them and what happened in their life. They just want someone to talk to to love them for them. I remember this lady that started calling me her granddaughter because I was the only one that took the time to get to know her. After I left I would still take the time to visit her twice a week and bring her things she needed. I miss you Robin 😢💔

@karlchandran4631 4 жыл бұрын

The emotional effect of watching someone deteriorate in front of your eyes is heartbreaking. She's a wonderful and spirited person. I am happy she is doing better and getting the help she needs.

@marcopolo1020 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately she passed away November 2018. give.asia/campaign/final-journey-funeral-expenses-hj0142#/

@bowlampar 6 жыл бұрын

She struggled n worked hard in the earlier history of Singapore's nation building , sacrifice much for her nation, may be it is time Singapore should make her later living a bit easier , nothing wrong for government to provide some safety net to these senior citizens once they retired and financial assistance with their big national financial reserve.

@mikechansw748 3 жыл бұрын

FULLY AGREE!!!!!!!

@syakirah2154 6 жыл бұрын

I thought i was the only one who cried watching this... omgd so touching i love volunteering and doing things like this cause it teaches me not to take my parents for granted and appreciate all the good things in life 😢❤️

@rmpatpath3916 5 жыл бұрын

Today my son showed this video& we both cried..Old age is inevitable.. dying in loneliness is heart wrenching..kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncugabh4v9OamGg.html

@rmpatpath3916 5 жыл бұрын

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@esthermeya7090 5 жыл бұрын

I'm in tears

@ikramalfansa5946 6 жыл бұрын

At least they are lucky to live in SG where the gov and NGO look after the senior citizens well. Thumbs up for Singapore 👍

@allison2846 6 жыл бұрын

fuck off pap shill

@hidhirharon2120 6 жыл бұрын

Allison dont be rude

@gauthamarun3878 6 жыл бұрын

Allison Why?

@perionlim 6 жыл бұрын

Look deeper my friend...

@sarahm8497 6 жыл бұрын

the gov does the bare minimum. social welfare is hard to come by around here. a few hundred dollars isn't going to provide anybody with even the bare necessities. if you go to food courts/ public toilets, you'll see a ton of old folks struggling through menial and low paid jobs. not to 'stay active' or because they enjoy it. because they need to eat. it's time sg as a self declared 'first world country' (nah fam we ain't) followed the example of other actually socially progressive countries.

@chengyiq3066 6 жыл бұрын

I cry when I watched this video. The aunt is so cute and cheerful!!

@ava32913 4 жыл бұрын

Yes , that’s what other people says , l had clicked like button

@hibiscus4me607 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Singapore and all the volunteers and social workers for taking care of the elderly.

@longlast88 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you to these Singaporeans for taking care of one another. Really great work you people are doing. I too hope to contribute in my way to resolving these social issues.

@myrianvalenzuela9199 4 жыл бұрын

My mother since she was young was a clean and organized woman. She never sought helped from anybody. She wants to live alone, manage herself and her money. Nobody can control her. She hates being controlled. She's now 83 yrs old and still is strong for her age and still lives by herself.

@moragosullivan5166 4 жыл бұрын

She’s way better looked after than many in the UK. They’d never have two people taking her out.i think it’s wonderful. Xx

@chongyoumoicarlot9692 5 жыл бұрын

She is such a cheerful and cute lady! I wish her well!

@ianb13 5 жыл бұрын

Good job, Amala! I hope there are more people like her.

@hula750 4 ай бұрын

This is so meaningful. Thank you for being there for the lonely elderly.

@irwnvelasco6508 6 жыл бұрын

Salute to ms amala! Well deserve recognition for hardwork and humane activities.

@nemudijalan3369 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Helen hopefully you are okay during this pandemic

@bl00dcrimson 5 жыл бұрын

This lady reminds me of my late grandma.. I called her Oma.. My Oma lived together with my late uncle just few blocks away from my house. I visited her only to bring lunch sometimes, but I didn't enter her house and didn't spend much to chat and accompany her. This lady on the video, have the same cheerfulness and voice tone with my late grandma everytime she saw me. But now everything is only in the past, I have missed the oportunity to chat and cherish her, and I regret that. Hopefully everyone who still have grandparents and elders can cherish everymoment you can share with them... because the time is actually running out...

@ruieng5106 6 жыл бұрын

So heart warming, if this inspired you to help others, like the comment

@sher2942 3 жыл бұрын

It's so sad to see lonely elderly people. I feel very badly for her.

@avayu2289 5 жыл бұрын

Kindness is so underrated! We must harness and spread it!

@akemiraaretavlas6061 6 жыл бұрын

this my desire to care the old people,, I use to be Entertainer,,performing in hotel,, but I feel something missing on me,, until I became a caregiver to my friends dad and their I know what I really want into my life,, caring old people doesn't matter what race it is,,I just want to care and love them as my own blood,,, I hope and pray one day I have a place for old people in my country

@bryangayo4292 4 жыл бұрын

Breaks my heart. In the Philippines, children takes great care of their parents. I don't know how to explain it, but its in our bloods. We highly respect our elderly. I highly missed my grandmother who had a stroke when I was 11. We had taken great care of her until her death in age 83, just when I turned 14. Kudos to the Singaporean Social Services. The world should learn more from you.

@ejyx1435 5 жыл бұрын

By our American standards that's a nice ass apartment for elderly poverty. And also that is one adorable grandma

@catherinedennis9953 4 жыл бұрын

May lord bless u all for taking care of the old folk🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 Proud to be a Singaporean 🇸🇬🇸🇬

@chengpingtheng6230 3 жыл бұрын

Lurve Aunty Helen's happy smiling face.. ❤..Her sweet and kind nature so welcoming to anyone who comes yo visit her😊

@jemchan 6 жыл бұрын

she is so joyful.

@ninemillimeters 5 жыл бұрын

May God bless you Auntie Helen with good health & happiness..More ppl to visit and chat with you soon! And to Ms.Amala thank you so much for taking care of the seniors you're an inspiration to me.Kudos!

@blankoblanko5839 6 жыл бұрын

I love these elderly people they so cute and funny when talking

@user-ww3ki3sz7b 3 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for all volunteers !

@TsubakiSato 4 жыл бұрын

My school showed this vid to us to appreciate elderly and our lives! Our class thought she was very cute and sweet

@yamingxie3451 6 жыл бұрын

Spread LOVE all over Singapore........Keep up the good work!Time to volunteer myself.Thank

@catherinenguyen8289 6 жыл бұрын

We have great people in this world

@mschen3938 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, compare this to HongKong...Singapore government has a very big heart.

@tommy70786 4 жыл бұрын

What a sweet person. May god bless her.

@jlcdrivewayramps7343 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Singaporeans for caring for the elderly.

@littlehamster83 6 жыл бұрын

I think social service can arrange daytrips to Singapore zoo, bird park, local tourists spots, some diy crafts sessions, old movies screening, go sentosa, etc. If there is no funding, please a funding channel for supports, I am very sure many pple will be excited to help out and show their supports for the campaign. Always stay home is not that good as it gets boring prolonged.

@aleffush 3 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of my late opah, ms Ahmala ure a great human!

@roserihanna5126 5 жыл бұрын

I like to look after elderly ppl as a social worker in any country.

@alberttang7641 5 жыл бұрын

This makes me think of my late grandma. I regret that I didnt spend enough time with her until today. Please for those who still have grandparents at home, spend time with them while you still can.. May mdm helen be happy and healthy always.

@maggiechan3415 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being kind. . Appreciate very much. . 💖

@begotten59 5 жыл бұрын

Heartwarming lady and the caregiver 🙏👍

@ashlee8780 5 жыл бұрын

She's adorable! Everytime she sees a person putside her door, she let them in😍

@tranlily3001 5 жыл бұрын

Ashlee Labrador :3 she living almond lonely in 17year after her husband is dead!!! imagine it, at old age, no kids & being slowly by healthy problems!!! the lonely is killing inside everytime, missing their best memories they was had in times. everytime, missing the one they love but they're all gone..!! that's why she is so exciting whenever she see people come to her, even it a food delivery or neighbor walking by!! i wonder is she have any kids, but it seems the grandma have no kids as i guest

@muthukumaran76 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you.

@techgeniusx_ 3 жыл бұрын

She's very kind and cool!! Keep her safe!!

@drshaniz 3 жыл бұрын

This aunty is the sweetest...💙

@keepingneoh4692 5 жыл бұрын

Sharing is caring . May God continue to watch over Madam Helen & bless the kind souls abundantly ...John

@haleymartin5798 4 жыл бұрын

Would you please consider at least sharing this gofundme for my grandma? www.gofundme.com/1sjmha8gao She too was hard working, and a hero to my family, as she supported all of us until she became poor and stuck in a city she hates with raising space rent, and only 1,200 from social security to live on. I work a min wage job and help out, and am going to school to do better, but I wont be able to do more than keep her here in the city she hates for at least several years. At 79, I don't know if she can wait that long... She cries, because Petaluma is the only place she calls home, and ever since I was born, she said she wanted to go back, but as she ages, she looses hope, and cries and is depressed over it because she thinks there is no hope and she will die here without ever going back home... Please at least share, as that can do alot, and if you even gave 5 dollars, it would be appreciated more than you will ever know!

@marianaxsom5660 5 жыл бұрын

She is a happy grandma

@elenaakimoto3941 6 жыл бұрын

Such a heartwarming video! Love it! Such an amazing lady! Super cute! Amazing!

@lelaserruji6036 4 жыл бұрын

So sweet....granny helen..so sweet and cheerful. Thumbs up for the social worker 😊

@stinaw7337 6 жыл бұрын

She’s so cute❤️ wish I could spend a day with her

@menagerie6694 5 жыл бұрын

Bless her with good health, fortune, and happy life.

@hibu88 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful cheerful personality!! I hope she’s doing well. Any update??

@marcopolo1020 4 жыл бұрын

She passed away November 2018. give.asia/campaign/final-journey-funeral-expenses-hj0142#/

@pllee1956 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful lady, her singing was better than me❤️❤️🎶🎶🎤🌹💜

@ryfs7659 6 жыл бұрын

I wanna move to Singapore and be a social worker rn. I'm not kidding. I love talking to old people.

@hengloun9173 5 жыл бұрын

You are so kind-hearted You should go to heaven God bless you

@sofya3033 5 жыл бұрын

Then why is ur prof pic oh yeah yeah

@hengloun9173 5 жыл бұрын

Ah loh No proof one

@ChefWife67 5 жыл бұрын

“Pants coming down old lady”...🤣🥰 How adorable is this sweet woman??

@pacificcoconut3782 6 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful soul!😉

@np1054 5 жыл бұрын

She has such a cheerful soul may Lord have mercy and save her soul in Jesus name I pray Amen

@axeltech9914 6 жыл бұрын

Thats a really nice thing to hear from sg ,its a really nice community , good job !

@VectorizewithJun 4 жыл бұрын

Everytime watching those elderlies makes me really sad. Loneliness is really a suffering for them. If you still have parents, please love them and take care of them respectfully. They didn't complain when brought us from a baby to become adult. Don't you complain when taking care of them when they're old. Love them, give them attention, don't disappoint them

@nikoji4257 5 жыл бұрын

Lucky to live in Singapore. Good Government.

@burpiemachinez 6 жыл бұрын

This grandma makes me sad 😢

@limhocksiew8501 6 жыл бұрын

I feel so sad watching this :(

@rk2770 4 жыл бұрын

What a joy..

@myluckystar80 6 жыл бұрын

great story

@afahmy1445 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy

@gopigundam8740 Жыл бұрын

Nice video 💐 thank you

@studygraphy2672 5 жыл бұрын

she singing at the start was really cute lol i wished my grandma sang loudly too haha

@zaynhahaha3884 3 жыл бұрын

This aunty is an angel

@janetpitts7302 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful group! We need more of that in USA!

@nur9871 4 жыл бұрын

I can feel her so bad...salute frm Malaysia...so cute granny...I wonder what will I'll be cos I'm less sociable...

@myg8870 5 жыл бұрын

I miss my late grandmom.

@voidnoidoid 6 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring to see, does Mdm Helen have any children?

@sya995 6 жыл бұрын

EUnicorn I don’t think so :(

@theannyoonweemcroy8830 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my heavenly father and Lord Jesus Christ blessing all the world wide leadership plan for elderly people.

@Hllee6428 2 ай бұрын

I don’t know which is worse…..being a single care recipient. Or being a single caregiver to a super difficult care receipient.

@andreasadi591 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Helping Joy May Wong Social Center NTUC Health

@mtsilvagt Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if this young lady is still alive. ?

@theannyoonweemcroy8830 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you to Amy khor plan early for future generations..

@aminahhussinmansoor1754 5 жыл бұрын

Beauriful 💕

@PaigeBrown93 4 жыл бұрын

Arw, Love From London, UK 🤗

@better2236 6 жыл бұрын

Aww 😍 her pretty morning song in the beginning

@rakyatprihatin 5 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to be Malaysian. We are so lucky. On average we are living in luxuries. Our compound are so huge and eat whatever we want.

@antsmut4951 5 жыл бұрын

Snob to the highest level and brag at its finest. Only when God gives you sickness and you are bed ridden then you will realise your compound, luxuries and food means nothing to you then being healthy with your love ones around.

@tmt7912 6 жыл бұрын

GBU friends...

@jetterbang6394 4 жыл бұрын

In someday i also would be the one who lonely in my old age...i wish to know who would take care of me...

@Unteroffizier 2 жыл бұрын

There are dementia cases the client very difficult and violent. I will like to know how the social service office handles those cases.

@shaiful5055 4 жыл бұрын

Chan mali chan... 😌 i hope she is alright,

@marcopolo1020 4 жыл бұрын

Sadly Helen passed away November 2018. give.asia/campaign/final-journey-funeral-expenses-hj0142#/

@thaliaviotama9420 6 жыл бұрын

who cut the onions here 😢

@user-ky3yt9oz3n 3 жыл бұрын

doing this for my english Weighted assignment.

@Thomas-Bradley 5 жыл бұрын

Where are her children and grandchildren?

@jianfabentsai2438 3 жыл бұрын

There are limited amount of resources to help the slightly disabled and elderly globally. Why not pool resources for a telephone service where trained vetted volunteers/trusted outsourced workers from developing countries (since corporates and businesses trust outsourced workers) can call the elderly to chat with them for 10 mins for emotional support and also check in on their well being? Naturally, there is the consideration of crimes against the elderly and disabled to steal money from their bank accounts, but if the corporates outsourced customer service solicit our financial and personal information with no legal issues. Thus it will not be a legal issue to apply similar programs to help the unfortunates? Please feedback to management.