Contribution Name: St Luke’s ElderCare’s (SLEC)
Pseudonym: Mdm Tan Joo Kian
Year of Author: 1939
Discover how the spirit of adventure can continue to thrive, despite life challenges. For 85-year-old Mdm Tan Joo Kian, this was her reality after a fall left her with a tailbone fracture five years ago. Once a lively and independent individual who enjoyed roaming the local hawker centres, Mdm Tan began spending more of her time at home due to her restricted mobility and had to rely on a walker.
Introducing St Luke’s ElderCare’s (SLEC) Virtual World Programme, an innovative initiative in collaboration with SilVR Adventures. This programme uses Virtual Reality (VR) technology to transport seniors to various global destinations, overcoming physical limitations and offering immersive experiences from the comfort of their respective Active Ageing Centres.
For Mdm Tan, a former avid traveller, this programme allows her to revisit cherished memories and explore new locations virtually, reigniting her passion for travel and adventure.
When asked about the programme, Mdm Tan said: “Ever since I had my fall, I could no longer travel. I’ve always wanted to see Angkor Wat but I cannot climb stairs anymore. This Virtual World experience allows me to visit countries on my bucket list that I thought I would not have a chance to do so.”
Mdm Tan’s heartfelt words highlight not only the excitement of exploring new places but also the deeper emotional benefits that the programme brings. Additionally, this programme also serves as a reminiscence therapy tool. It helps seniors like Mdm Tan reflect on their past, strengthening their sense of identity and self-worth. By offering an immersive way to celebrate their life journey, it eases feelings of isolation and provides a renewed sense of connection and well-being, helping them look beyond current challenges.
陈女士的环游世界梦想如今成真
尽管面临生活挑战，还是能够继续发挥冒险精神！85岁的陈如娟女士在五年前摔倒而导致尾骨骨折。她曾经是一位充满活力和非常独立的年长者，她也喜爱在小贩中心四处逛。但随着行动因摔倒不方便，需要依赖助行器，她开始多待在家里少出门。
圣路加乐龄关怀（St Luke’s ElderCare）推出的 Virtual World Programme 为她的生命带来了转变。这项与SilVR Adventures 合作的创新计划通过虚拟现实技术将年长者带到全球各地，让他们克服身体上的挑战与限制，在各自的活跃乐龄中心享受沉浸式体验，到各国游玩。
这个项目让曾经热爱旅行的陈女士重新回忆珍贵的旅行经历，并虚拟地探索新的地方，重新点燃她对旅行和探险的热情。
陈女士表示：“自从我摔倒后，我再也无法旅行了。我一直想去游览吴哥窟，但现在已经不能爬楼梯了。这个虚拟世界的体验让我能够如愿以偿，游览梦想之国。我还以为再也没有机会去这些地方了。”
陈女士的话不仅展现了她对探索新地方的兴奋感，也强调这个项目带来的深层情感益处。这个项目还作为一种回忆疗法，帮助年长者反思美好的旧时光，加强身份认同感和自我价值感。通过这种沉浸式体验，年长者可以庆祝他们的人生旅程，缓解孤独感，为他们提供新的联系和幸福感，帮助他们超越当前的挑战。
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