Lunar New Year Appeal 2024

Life for Mr Thangamani, 76, was a vicious cycle of conflict with his wife and drinking. Things took a turn for the worse when he needed a wheelchair to perform daily tasks due to diabetes.

“It felt like I hit a dead end in life. I had nothing to look forward to and the loneliness was crushing,” shared Mr Thangamani.

After staff at PCS Esther Active Ageing Centre (AAC) discovered his situation during a visit to his home, the social worker at the centre signed Mr Thangamani up for our Befriending program.

Together, as a team, the staff supported and patiently helped him find belonging at the centre.

Mr Thangamani started with basic English classes and quickly developed an interest in other active ageing programmes at PCS Esther AAC, such as the conversational English class, Music Movercise, monthly haircuts, and even a fruits festival.

Today, Mr Thangamani has made so many friends at the centre that he no longer needs the Befriending program! His relationship with his wife, who now joins centre activities as well, has also improved.

Our AAC staff are dedicated to monitoring and improving the wellbeing of the elderly. Your donation will help in the provision of our full suite of services (see overleaf), including the AACs.