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What amenities for seniors are available at Joo Chiat Singapore?

What is the heritage like in Joo Chiat Singapore and how it supports reminiscence?

Nestled in the eastern part of Singapore, Joo Chiat presents a vibrant tapestry of cultural heritage that offers more than just aesthetic beauty—it provides a powerful tool for reminiscence work with older adults. When we walk through streets lined with colourful Peranakan shophouses, our senses awaken to sights, smells, and sounds that can transport us back in time. Have you ever noticed how certain places instantly trigger memories from long ago? This connection between physical environments and memory makes heritage

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Retirement Villages and Elderly Care Across Southeast Asia

Retirement Villages and Elderly Care Across Southeast Asia

Growing Trend in Retirement Villages and Elderly Care Across Southeast Asia — and Raising the Bar for Senior Living As populations age across Southeast Asia, retirement living options are rapidly evolving — offering a more diverse range of lifestyle and care choices for seniors from independent living communities to fully supported elderly care facilities. A recent article by Channel NewsAsia looks at how retirement villages and nursing-home models are gaining momentum in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand as

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Hovi Club Orchard Gold-Level Accreditation

Hovi Club Orchard Achieves Gold-Level Accreditation – A Benchmark of Excellence in Quality Care

A Milestone Marking Operational Excellence Hovi Care is proud to announce that Hovi Club Orchard has officially achieved the Gold Level in the Hovi Care Accreditation 2025—the highest recognition within the Hovi Care quality framework. This remarkable accomplishment reflects Orchard’s strong leadership, exceptional teamwork, high-quality client care, and its ability to operate as a high-performing unit. Orchard has successfully met the standards that merit a Gold level recognition. This status confirms that Orchard is capable of developing, monitoring, and maintaining

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Christmas Celebration

Christmas Celebration

Christmas Celebration at Hovi Club Ulu Pandan Our staff organised a Christmas Celebration for our clients on 20 December 2023. The celebration started with a Musical Experience as clients sang Christmas carols. They also performed “Jingle Bell Rock”, where they were grouped into two groups. One group followed the actions of a video clip recorded by staff, while another group followed a staff to play the drumstick and handmade boomwhacker. Our clients were also brought through a journey of Christmas

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Bridging Generations

Bridging Generations

The Benefits of Intergenerational Programs for Seniors We often hear about the “generation gap” – that disconnect between age groups that can lead to misunderstandings or missed opportunities. But what if, instead of viewing it as a barrier, we saw it as a bridge? That’s the thinking behind intergenerational programs – and at HoviClub Orchard and Joo Chiat, we’ve seen how these connections can transform the lives of older adults. By bringing seniors and younger generations together, we’re creating moments

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What is the heritage like in Joo Chiat Singapore and how it supports reminiscence?

Culinary heritage as a reminiscence pathway for seniors

Have you ever noticed how the aroma of a familiar dish can instantly transport you back to childhood? That magical connection between food and memory is particularly powerful for seniors, especially those living with cognitive changes. The flavours, smells, and textures of traditional dishes don’t just satisfy hunger—they unlock treasured memories and personal histories. At Hovi Club, our senior day care centre, we’ve observed how culinary experiences create powerful pathways for reminiscence, particularly among our members with connections to Singapore’s

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What amenities for seniors are available at Joo Chiat Singapore?

What amenities for seniors are available at Joo Chiat Singapore?

Nestled in the eastern part of Singapore, Joo Chiat offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and modern amenities that make it an ideal location for seniors to thrive. For families supporting loved ones living with dementia, finding the right neighbourhood with appropriate facilities can significantly impact quality of life. With its walkable streets, community-focused establishments, and growing number of senior-friendly services, Joo Chiat presents a welcoming environment where older adults can maintain independence while receiving necessary support. Introduction:

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Dementia support for families

What is Hovi Club Orchard like?

What is Hovi Club Orchard Like? Nestled within the vibrant community, this center is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and their families. With a mission rooted in family values, Hovi Club Orchard provides premium care that feels like home. Our approach is holistic, offering not just physical care but also emotional and cognitive support. The club’s commitment to quality care is evident in everything we do, from personalized services to engaging activities designed to keep the elderly active

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Dementia support for families

What is Hovi Club Ulu Pandan like?

Overview of Hovi Club Ulu Pandan Imagine a place where your loved ones are treated like family, where their well-being is at the heart of everything. Welcome to Hovi Club Ulu Pandan, a cornerstone of compassionate senior care services in Singapore. At Hovi Club, we believe that every senior deserves a life filled with purpose, joy, and dignity. Our mission? To offer personalized care that nurtures social, cognitive, and physical health, ensuring seniors lead fulfilling lives. At Hovi Club Ulu

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Jussi Peltonen

My goal is to help Hovi Care and our franchising partners deliver high-class care services and thus making an impact on our clients’ daily lives. My speciality is developing innovative and easily deployable service concepts which support clients’ rebabilitation goals and well-being.

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Ph.D. Annikka Immonen

With over thirty years of experience in the healthcare field as a nurse, manager, developer, LEAN coach, researcher, and author on healthcare practices, I am dedicated to developing quality care for the elderly and individuals with neurocognitive disorders (NCD) [Dementia]. In all my work, I adhere to a people-oriented philosophy.

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Jared Lim

It has always been my personal endeavour to do things that will make a difference in a person’s life and make a positive impact to their everyday. Starting HoviClub Orchard, is an extension of this personal endeavour, at our centre we hope to reach and touch many seniors and impact their lives positively by bringing them Joy and Wellness.

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M.D Tania Setiadi

As Medical Director at Hovi Care, I combine my experience as a doctor, dementia care trainer, and researcher to lead person-centred, evidence-based services. With a global perspective from working across Asia and Europe, I’m passionate about blending best practices with cultural understanding to advance compassionate dementia care.

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Steven Wong

I aim to offer a fresh and insightful perspective on eldercare by examining innovative, creative, and practical initiatives that support seniors in ageing gracefully, physically, emotionally, and socially. Through my writing, I seek to inspire new approaches and actions within the senior care sector, ultimately fostering meaningful and sustainable change.