(This story is from our archives of NextStep Magazine. The Magazine has since been renamed to AIC With You)

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8.15AM: HEADING OUT: Mdm Tan​ leaves home and waits for the Silver Circle van to pick her up.
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8.30AM: ON THE ROAD: Buckle up! Mdm Tan boards the transport to Silver Circle Senior Care Centre.
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9.30AM: BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS: At the centre, Mdm Tan enjoys her breakfast with the other seniors. “Sedap (delicious in Malay)!” she says.

 

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10.30AM: GET MOVING: After breakfast, the seniors head over to the centre’s activity area for some hand and leg exercises.

 

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11AM: WATCH AND FOLLOW: The seniors watch an exercise video and follow along happily.

12NOON: LUNCH

1PM: TIME FOR A NAP: Mdm Tan and the other seniors enjoy an afternoon siesta.

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2PM: FUN AND GAMES: Mdm Tan and the other seniors play a fun group activity.
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3PM: SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!: A full day has gone by in a blink of an eye. Mdm Tan heads back home to her daughter, who’s well-rested and waiting to welcome her.

 

Read about Mdm Tan's daughter Ms Sin Yoke Kuen's experience while her mother was at the centre.

What's Centre-Based Weekend Respite Care? Find out here.

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Seniors
Caregivers
Caregiver Wellbeing
Respite
Community Care

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