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Sculpture Square
This book tells the story of the first 15 years of SSQ: from the time it boldly redefined what an old dilapidated chapel could do to defining the visual landscape of Singapore.
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“Doctor, We Are Ready For Home”
This book serves as an important guide for many home caregivers. For some, bringing their loved ones home from a medical institution, such as hospital, presents both joy as well as a daunting challenge, especially when they do not feel adequately trained or equipped to provide the appropriate care. Written in a comprehensive, concise and easy-to-understand manner, author Ivy Low, a former nurse and now Founder of WhiteAngel Caregivers Consultancy, hopes this book will bring a sense of confidence, relief and real help to home caregivers. Some of the essential topics discussed are:
- Overview of the healthcare system in Singapore
- Sources of help and support available, ranging from the government to voluntary welfare schemes
- Costs and practical considerations such as meals for the lonely elderly, medical subsides, etc.
- How to train caregivers with practical skills
- Caregivers’ plans
Caring For Seniors
The guidebook is dedicated to inspire and impart knowledge, skills and experiences to staff of different Seniors Activity Centres (SACs) , so that they can be enabled to extend effective services to meet the all-compassing needs of a senior — physical, mental, social, emotional, living conditions, etc. Its contents have been produced by one of SAC pioneers in Singapore, TOUCH Seniors Activity Centre, which opened in 1998.
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The Joy Of Service
In this deeply personal and delightful memoir, Toi Boon How, in his inimitable wit, gentleness and grace, reminisces his over 80 years of his life – from his humble childhood kampong days to being a businessman and grassroots leader serving the community. Readers young and old from all walks of life will be able to take a leaf from Toi’s life story.
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The Best Recipe For Tofu
Young Tofu lives with her Uncle Ayu and helps him sell fish. Often, she works long hours on an empty stomach. What can Uncle Ayu do to provide Tofu the care that she needs to grow well? Written by Emily Lim and illustrated by Jade Fang. This is part of the 4-book series commissioned by the Ministry of Social and Family Development, in conjunction with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
“The best interests of the child must be a primary consideration in all decisions and actions affecting the child, or children as a group. This holds true whether decisions are made by government, administrative or judicial authorities or by families themselves.” – Article 3 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
ISBN: 978-981-07-5379-5 (paperback) | 2013
ISBN: 978-981-07-5380-1 (e-book)
SUBJECTS: Children/General | 24 Pages
Published by: Ministry of Social and Family Development
Produced by: Write Editions
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