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Causes Week 2020: Forest bathing for better mental health
Causes Week runs this year from Dec 20 to 25. It shines a light on various individuals and groups, and shows how they are making a difference through their chosen causes within the community.
Certified forest therapy guide Ding Kian Seng started the Project Reconnections initiative to promote wellness activities in the community.ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - The idea of doing something for seniors most at risk of social isolation started during the circuit breaker when a group of six friends - equipped with social media, Netflix and their phones - got bored staying at home.
Ms Jaslyn Muk, an undergraduate, said: We thought why not encourage people to send letters to each other and spread good vibes to endure the tough period. Social isolation among seniors has always been a concern in Singapore and with the Covid-19 pandemic, its impact is far worse.
For example, visitors were barred from nursing homes from April to June after Covid-19 cases were found at a nursing home.
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Making a difference: Community
Causes Week, which is into its ninth iteration, runs this year from Dec 20 to 25. It shines a light on various individuals and groups, and shows how they are making a difference through their chosen causes within the community, for children and youth, and for the elderly, among others.
Mayflower Primary School pupil Nurul Netrisya with her grandmother Saengmai and Kampung Kaki volunteer Tracy Bay at Madam Saengmai s Ang Mo Kio flat. Ms Bay, a civil servant, helped Nurul with her schoolwork, guiding her through her weaker subjects. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
A Light in the Night care kits are an initiative by Ms Florence Fong (above) to bring comfort to those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones. The packages include items such as art supplies, a journal, scented candles, essential oils, a soft toy and a guidebook on how to use the items. PHOTOS: A LIGHT IN THE NIGHT
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Causes Week 2020: Even as she deals with losing loved ones, she is helping others in mourning
Causes Week runs this year from Dec 20 to 25. It shines a light on various individuals and groups, and shows how they are making a difference through their chosen causes within the community.
A Light in the Night founder Florence Fong passing one of her care packs to a representative from HCA Hospice Care.PHOTO: A LIGHT IN THE NIGHT
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