Happy Villa
Established in 1994, Happy Villa provides sheltered residential care for destitute, elderly females, who have poor family support or no next-of-kin. Happy Villa provides them with a safe, homely dwelling with compassionate care.
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Residents are referred from hospitals through the Agency of Integrated Care (AIC) and Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). Clients who meet the MSF means-testing criteria are eligible for subsidies in the programme.
Happy Villa is located in Tanjong Pagar Plaza. We provide physiotherapy, medical check-ups, meals, as well as organises activities and games for the poor and less fortunate elderly. Our drop-in centre welcomes members of the public and senior citizens from the community to interact with our residents. We depend solely on public donations.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- to provide personal care and assistance in daily chores, when residents are unable to perform them independently;
- to help residents adjust to aging and group-living in the community;
- to facilitate the integration of residents into the community.
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SERVICES AND FACILITIES
- provide a barrier-free environment;
- provide medical and dental consultations;
- cater to daily needs: meals and refreshments, laundry, cleaning and maintenance of environment;
- conduct regular physiotherapy to maintain and improve the physical capabilities of residents;
- organize stimulating activities, such as music appreciation, audio-visual programmes, handicraft, etc.
- provide regular advice and guidance, as well as counselling and dialogue sessions.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- female aged 60 or above;
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident;
- mentally alert;
- medically fit and free from infectious disease, requiring only minimal medical care;
- on public assistance.
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