Visiting PJ Caring Home

Date​:​15th of July 2012 (Saturday)
Time​: ​9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m
Venue​:​PJ Caring Home, Jalan Othman
Members present​: ​Leo Eong Xien​
Leo Peir Ee
​Leo Cindy
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Here's what we learnt from PJ Caring Home (Near Assunta Hospital):

They consist of 5 homes that house and treat residents who are mentally unstable. They collect a minimal fee from the residents, although some of them are actually non-paying (Homeless or family-less).
The founder/person-in-charge is Mr. Peru and he explained to us how he was particular about the medication given to the residents, to keep them in a stable conditions. Some of the more 'aware' residents are actually given some responsibilities/duties to take care of the home. In fact, after our chat, one of the residents Andrew brought us around the home. According to Mr. Peru, when Andrew first came in his condition was bad and he was hot-tempered. If we had not known Andrew better, we would not have suspected his medical condition.
Mr. Peru explained that we can organize parties or karaoke sessions with the residents, to keep them entertained and happy.
In addition, Mr. Peru mentioned that they replace single bed mattresses very frequently. This is because whenever they are stained with urine, they cannot keep these mattresses for long. We can consider donating some mattresses to the centre.