Contribution Name: St Luke’s ElderCare’s (SLEC)
Pseudonym: Mdm Lim Jock Wah
Year of Author: 1939
At 85, Mdm Lim Jock Wah faced new challenges after a fall resulted in a fractured hip three years ago. Facing mobility difficulties, she feared her days of exploring Singapore might be behind her. However, St Luke’s ElderCare’s (SLEC) Virtual World Programme has brought a new dimension to her life—virtually.
This initiative, developed with SilVR Adventures, uses Virtual Reality (VR) to transport elders to local landmarks. For example, Mdm Lim had previously visited Gardens by the Bay, and through the programme, she was able to revisit it virtually.
Aside from exploring Singapore, Ms Lee Jinq Yi, Manager (Digitalisation) at SLEC, who spearheads this initiative, emphasises that the SLEC Virtual World Programme can improve our elders’ mobility and train their cognitive abilities, especially for those at risk of developing dementia. Engaging in VR activities not only stimulates mental functions by allowing seniors to explore new areas but also enhances navigation and memory, which are crucial for mobility.
Mdm Lim’s experience exemplifies how innovative solutions like the Virtual World Programme can impact seniors’ lives. By blending technology with personal engagement, this initiative not only rekindles the joy of exploration but also supports cognitive and physical well-being.
虚拟冒险：85岁重拾旅行热情
85 岁的林玉华女士在三年前摔倒导致髋部骨折后面临了新的挑战。由于行动不便，她担心自己再也没有机会探索新加坡各个景点。然而，圣路加乐龄关怀 (St Luke’s ElderCare，简称SLEC）的 Virtual World Programme 通过虚拟现实以全新的方式让她的生活再现精彩。这个由SLEC与SilVR Adventures合作的项目，利用虚拟现实技术让年长者畅游本地各个景点。例如，林女士过去曾经到过滨海湾花园，通过这个计划，她能够以虚拟方式再一次游览这个景点。除了探索新加坡，SLEC数字化项目经理李靖怡说：“圣路加乐龄关怀 Virtual World Programme 可以增强年长者的行动能力，并提高他们的思维灵活性，尤其对于有痴呆症风险的年长者有帮助。” 参与虚拟现实活动不仅通过探索新事物来加强心理功能，还能增强导航和记忆能力，这对年长者的行动能力至关重要。林女士的经历展示了创新方案如 Virtual World Programme 如何有效地帮助年长者。这个计划结合技术与个人参与，让年长者不仅重新点燃探索的乐趣，还加强他们的思维与身心健康。
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