联合早报, 2024年9月21日
照片： 年过七旬的杨翠玲（左）和杨初芬（右）使用获分发的各种医疗检测仪，每天定时自我检测健康情况。（特约陈来福摄）
照片： 年过七旬的杨翠玲（左）和杨初芬（右）使用获分发的各种医疗检测仪，每天定时自我检测健康情况。（特约陈来福摄）
本地志愿福利团体试行新计划，将科技融入护理服务，让年长者在家中使用医疗设备做检测，数据会自动传送给护理人员，实现远程监控。
爱心福利协会（Caregiving Welfare Association）星期六（9月21日）在看护周活动上，宣布推出为期六个月的“年长者远程监控与支持概念验证计划”。
根据计划，年长者将获得血压测量仪、脉搏血氧仪和体重计，以及一台平板电脑，让他们在家每天早晚测量健康数据。这些数据会通过平板电脑的应用，直接发送给协会的医护人员，一旦发现数据异常或超标就及时介入。
计划针对独居及弱势年长者
计划针对独居及弱势年长者
此计划的主要对象是住在组屋的独居、弱势或不善于社交的年长者。第一批参与者是锦茂组屋区的10名年长居民。
爱心福利协会执行总监杨裕华指出，很多年长者在健康管理方面有困难，比如身体不适时不及时求医，或者不知道怎么求助，还有些因为性格内向而不愿出门。
"我们希望通过远程监控，可以更快地帮助到他们。我们会花时间教他们如何使用这些设备，逐步帮助他们养成检测健康的习惯，熟悉了检测步骤就不难了。”
"我们希望通过远程监控，可以更快地帮助到他们。我们会花时间教他们如何使用这些设备，逐步帮助他们养成检测健康的习惯，熟悉了检测步骤就不难了。”
星期六的这个活动配合爱心福利协会创立20周年而举行，主宾是国家发展部兼外交部高级政务部长沈颖。沈颖致辞时感谢协会多年来的奉献，并表扬协会推出新的远程监控计划，利用数码健康解决方案，使弱势和独居年长者能够更方便地在住家附近获得急需的医疗支持，确保他们及时得到关怀和帮助。
受惠者：省时省力 随时了解健康变化
74岁的杨翠玲是新计划的受惠者之一。她从8月起，每天早晚都自行在家做检测。她说，她一人住在锦茂路，乘搭巴士到最靠近的金文泰综合诊疗所大约20分钟，若错过巴士得花更长的时间。如今家里有了医疗设备可自行检测，可以不用外出，省时省力，还可以随时知道自身的健康变化。
75岁的杨初芬也是受惠人，她与妹妹两人同住，姐妹俩都已年过七旬。杨初芬坦言，以前会懒得做身体检查，或是会忘记，现在有了远程监控，仿佛有人不断提醒必须定时检测，每四到六个月再到综合诊疗所做全面检查。
爱心福利协会在这六个月将收集各方对此计划的反馈，并进行调整。下个月，协会还将在锦茂成立社区健康中心（Community Health Post），让行动方便的年长者到中心免费检测体脂肪、肌肉量、身体质量指数（BMI）、骨量、心率和身高等。
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联合早报专有版权，2024年9月21日, 旁晚8点49分
About Caregiving Welfare Association (CWA)
Caregiving Welfare Association (CWA) is a Singapore-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of elderly through dependable direct care services, and to create a generation of responsible and knowledgeable caregivers. Through support programs, resources, and advocacy, CWA aims to empower elderly to maintain their independence and create a compassionate society that recognizes and values their contributions. To learn more, visit https://www.cwa.org.sg/.
About Caregiving Week 2024
Caregiving Week 2024 is an annual flagship event organised by the Caregiving Welfare Association. This year, themed "A Lifeline For Seniors", the event aims to shine a spotlight on seniors and their caregivers by educating and training them on life skills, ageing well, and caring better. Featuring a variety of engaging activities, including workshops and symposiums, the event provides valuable insights and practical skills, fostering a sense of community and support for our seniors and their caregivers. To learn more, visit https://www.caregivingweek.com/.
联合早报专有版权，2024年9月21日, 旁晚8点49分
About Caregiving Welfare Association (CWA)
Caregiving Welfare Association (CWA) is a Singapore-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of elderly through dependable direct care services, and to create a generation of responsible and knowledgeable caregivers. Through support programs, resources, and advocacy, CWA aims to empower elderly to maintain their independence and create a compassionate society that recognizes and values their contributions. To learn more, visit https://www.cwa.org.sg/.
About Caregiving Week 2024
Caregiving Week 2024 is an annual flagship event organised by the Caregiving Welfare Association. This year, themed "A Lifeline For Seniors", the event aims to shine a spotlight on seniors and their caregivers by educating and training them on life skills, ageing well, and caring better. Featuring a variety of engaging activities, including workshops and symposiums, the event provides valuable insights and practical skills, fostering a sense of community and support for our seniors and their caregivers. To learn more, visit https://www.caregivingweek.com/.
