Susanna Ng’s Journey: From Struggle to Fulfillment
Past: Searching for a Place to Belong
In the middle of her life, an unexpected accident left her physically disabled, forever altering her path. In need of daily support, she began searching for care homes in the town. Most of the options were western-style facilities with shared rooms, which raised privacy concerns—and making it difficult for her to feel comfortable.
That all changed when she visited Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home. This care home offered a fresh and new facility with private rooms and a comforting Chinese cultural environment that immediately resonated with her. The moment she received an offer, she moved in, knowing she had finally found a place for her to settle down.
Since then, she has become one of the veteran residents, having been with us since the care home first opened. Over the years, she has witnessed the home’s growth and development and continues to be an active and valued member of the community.
Present: Life of Activity and Advocacy
Today, she thrives as an active and engaged resident of Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home. Not only does she participate in a variety of programs, now she also serves as the Chair of the Resident Council, where she advocates for the needs and concerns of her fellow residents. Her voice is heard, and she is proud to contribute to improving life for everyone.
Living at the care home has also sparked a newfound passion for gardening. Every morning, she spends time tending to the plants, finding joy and purpose in watching them grow. It’s a hobby she never imagined taking up but now can’t imagine her days without.
She describes the staff as friendly and approachable, always making her feel welcome and understood. One of her favorite aspects of life here is the freedom she has — the ability to pursue her interests and enjoy life on her own terms. Whether it’s gardening or socializing with others, she values this sense of autonomy.
She had a fall incident while getting out of bed, the care team responded quickly. They assessed the situation and provided her with a new bed that better suited her needs, showing how attentive and responsive the staff is to ensure her comfort and safety
Future: A Vision for Continued Care
Looking to the future, she expresses hope that the care home will continue to evolve and improve. The care she receives has already exceeded her expectations, but she believes that with more resources and support, the care home can expand its services and continue to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
She feels deeply grateful for the consistent care and compassion she receives, and she hopes that this support will continue to grow, ensuring that others can experience the same level of care and community that has transformed her life.
過去：尋找歸屬感
一場意外使伍太太的身體遭受永久損傷，這徹底改變了她的人生。由於日常生活需要他人協助，她開始尋找合適的護理院。然而，大多數護理院都是西式的，住客需共用房間，這讓她對隱私感到擔憂。
中僑李國賢護理安老院的啟用，令伍太太知道這就是她夢寐以求的安身之處。護理院環境舒適，提供獨立房間，極大地提升了住客的私隱度。此外，院舍的設計充滿中華文化氣息，讓她感到賓至如歸。當她收到取錄通知的那一刻，她迫不及待地想搬進來，展開全新的生活。
自此，伍太太成為了這裡最早的一批住客，自護理院開業以來一直與我們同在。多年來，她見證了護理院的成長與發展，並成為院舍中積極而活躍的一員。
現在：充實的生活與倡導
如今，伍太太是中僑李國賢護理安老院一位活躍的住客。她不僅參加各種活動，還擔任住客委員會的主席，為其他住客發聲。她提出的建議獲得接納，從而改善了大家的生活，這讓她感到非常自豪。
在護理院的生活激發了她對園藝的熱愛，讓她從中獲得了無窮的樂趣與意義。每天早上，她都會花時間精心照料植物，靜靜地欣賞它們的成長。園藝這項興趣原本並不是她的愛好，但現在已成為她生活中不可或缺的一部分，讓她無法想像沒有它的日子。
伍太太認為護理團隊友好且平易近人，總是讓她感受到熱情的款待和被理解。她在這裡生活中最珍視的就是她所擁有的自由——能夠追求自己的興趣，並按照自己的方式享受生活。無論是園藝還是與他人溝通交流，她都非常重視這種自主感。
另一方面，當她需要幫助時，護理團隊總是迅速作出反應。有一晚，伍太太不慎從床上摔下，護理團隊立即評估情況，並為她提供了一張更符合需求的新睡床，展現了工作人員對她安全的關注。
未來：持續關懷的願景
展望未來，伍太太希望中僑李國賢護理安老院能夠繼續發展和改善。她表示，護理院所提供的服務已超出了她的預期，但她相信，隨著將來有更多資源和社會大眾的支持，護理院可以提供更豐富的服務，進一步提升住客的生活質素。
伍太太對護理人員的細心照顧深表感激，並希望其他老友記也能享受到同樣的關懷和照顧，有一個充實而有意義的生活。
Stay tuned for the rest of Gabriel’s journey, where he shares how life at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home has brought fulfillment, community, and opportunities to give back.