Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xin Yue Senior Citizen Service Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds harmonious living environment for them.
In the morning of September 12, we hold birthday party for 10 senior citizens with the support of TFish. There are 35 participants. The activity got supports from Chongqing Sunshine Public Welfare Foundation. The weather was hot, sot the activities in July and August were cancelled. The senior citizens expressed their understanding for the arrangement. Meanwhile, the birthday party in September became expected. Some of senior citizens said they would attend the coming birthday party. Their expectations are the support and encouragement for our work. We would like to do better. At 8:00 in the morning. The volunteers came to the site and began to organize everything for the party. At 9:30am, the party was opened in the speech of secretary of Chongqing Sunshine Public Welfare Foundation. The senior citizens introduced themselves and expressed their thankfulness. They said they seldom celebrated their birthday in the past. Now they were very happy to spend their birthday with many lovely friends. The cake was brought to the site in the birthday song. The senior citizens were tasting sweat cake and smiled. The volunteers also performed wonderful performances. After the birthday party, the social workers and volunteers visited those who could not come to the party site. They brought cakes to them. Grandpa Zhang had been paralysis for years. He was laying in the bed with eyes open when we came to his bed and brought cake. His face showed smile, though he could not speak. His expression told us he was happy. When we say goodbye to him, one of the volunteers could not help thinking of her grandpa. If you pay attention, you will found senior citizens were simple. What they say or do shows plain pretty which moved us a lot. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xin Yue Senior Citizen Service Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds harmonious living environment for them.
More and more senior citizens are facing illness attack. Illness as high blood pressure and diabetes become popular. To promote senior citizens to learn more about health knowledge and improve their awareness, we carried out sessions themed self-care for chronic illness for senior citizens in the end of May. Two volunteers majored social work in Chongqing University of Technology came to help. With survey and visits, we admitted senior citizens with similar experiences. Based on their willingness and needs, the volunteers discussed topics as diet and massage therapy with senior citizens during group activities. They led the participants to share their experience and tips to prevent illness recurrence. They helped the participants to gain their members’ support and acquire spirit motivation. With 6 sessions, the members became cooperative and trustworthy. They share actively and discuss knowledge on illness prevention. Granny Quan expressed she learned more about high pressure and mood became better. Now her blood pressure got more stable. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xin Yue Senior Citizen Service Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds harmonious living environment for them.
On June 28, we held birthday party for senior citizens who were born in June. In the afternoon, volunteers, children and senior citizens spent a cheerful birthday party. There were 40 senior citizens and their average age is beyond 80. The hot weather did not disturb their happiness. They came to the party site early. The volunteers were busy to take care of people, organizing room, sending fruits and helping senior citizens to find seats. There were over 30 volunteers who provided very consideration services. Looking at the busy volunteers, a grandpa could not help saying, “I have not had my birthday for years. It’s really great to spend my birthday with all of them. Thank you so much!” The activity lasted for 2 hours. The senior citizens performed Peking Opera. The little volunteers also presented their performances. The volunteers said although they gave up their rest time on weekend, it’s meaningful to dedicate love to senior citizens. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xinyue Senior Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds a harmonious living environment for them. The couples donned wedding outfits for the photo shoot. But these couples were not young—they were old men and women. Still, they smiled just like the younger ones. On October 22, the Senior Center hosted a wedding style photo shoot for the senior citizens. The social workers took photos for 9 senior couples. There were a lot of laughs and surprises during the activity. The social workers and stylists carefully helped the senior citizens do their make up and choose wedding dresses and suits. With suggestions from the photographer, they posed against scenic backdrops such as the bridge, trees, and artificial mountains. Granny Ma was moved to tears on the way to the photo shoot. The social workers had learned that she got married 50 years ago but had never taken wedding photos before. Now her dream came true. Granny Liu said she got married 61 years ago but had never taken wedding photos either. With a smile, Granny Liu explained that her husband is good at taking pictures and he used Photoshop to make their wedding photos. The wedding photo activity for the senior citizens was made possible with the support of Yi Beauty Photography Salon. This activity not only made the senior citizens’ dream come true, but it was also an opportunity to witness their happy love in front of the camera. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated by Maggie Li and edited by Yanyan Zhang and Carolyn D. Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xin Yue Senior Citizen Service Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds harmonious living environment for them.
Senior citizens need differently from one to another, though they look the similar. Social workers should listen to them carefully and patiently, knowing their stories and found different needs. During the senior citizen visits, the social workers got to know Grandpa Tang and Grandpa Yu wished to install denture. They do not have any children or family members, so they hoped our social workers could help them. They expressed their teeth fell out one by one. Now they could only eat soft food and could not speak clearly. To help them to fulfill their wish, our social workers began to found useful information and materials from internet. Finally, a company agreed to help. When the social workers told the senior citizens the good news, they were very happy. Grandpa Tang joked they would eat tough things in the future. In the afternoon of April 15, the social workers left their work and accompanied 2 senior citizens to the clinic. They consulted doctor and began to accept therapy. After one week therapy, Grandpa Tang’s denture was completed and Grandpa Yu’s was on going. The hope of the children is dream, for they have opportunity to fulfill. The hope of senior citizens is wish, for they may not have opportunity to fulfill. Social workers should be good listeners and resources coordinators, trying their best to help the senior citizens to fulfill their hopes. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xin Yue Senior Citizen Service Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds harmonious living environment for them.
Monthly Birthday Party is our promise with the elders, which was designed to allow older people to have meaningful birthdays every year. On May 16, we practiced with our promise. Senior Center held birthday party for 39 senior citizens with the support of TFish Each leading senior citizens of the party introduced themselves and spoke something gratitude. After introduction, it was time for volunteers to performing. Along with the familiar birthday song, volunteers slowly pushed birthday cake to seniors. The senior citizens made their wishes with eyes closed. When they opened their eyes, they surprisingly found that a group of children were in front of them. The children gave seniors their paintings as gifts, which made seniors thrilled. Grandpa Yu could not spend his birthday with his own family, but today, it was a unforgettable day to him, he said: "This is my happiest day of the year. It is the best birthday I've had. " After the party, social workers and volunteers went to greeting the elders who were not convenient to move. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated and edited by Yanyan Zhang Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xin Yue Senior Citizen Service Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds harmonious living environment for them
Mother’s Day is coming. We held activity themed on Hymn to Mothers for 65 senior citizens by cooperating with volunteers from Qinglong Road Primary School. During the activity, the students were preparing their performances seriously with the help of their teachers and parents. Looking at the innocent and lovely children, the senior citizens were infected. They could not help smiling. 2 little hosts announced the open of the activity. The students not only brought gifts, but expressed their best wishes to the senior citizens. Various performances were done one by one. The senior citizens enjoyed them very much. They gave warm applause and were amused by the children. After the performances, the children presented their best wishes, “happy festival to grannies!” When the activity came to the end, the children were seeing the senior citizens’ leave. Though the children are young, they showed their love and sense of responsibility, which aroused our esteem. We hope they will grow up happily and healthfully. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xin Yue Senior Citizen Service Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds harmonious living environment for them.
To let more senior citizens be involved into life, we organized 3rd Mahjong Game on April 3 by cooperating with a vehicle company. 32 senior citizens participated in game. Their participation enthusiasm was expectation. The social workers distributed posters and advertisement for the activity. 32 participants were recruited in less than 2 days. The activity opened as schedule. 32 senior citizens were organized to relevant tables. Before the game, the senior citizens with the same table were talking happily. Their got to know each other and the game atmosphere was harmonious. To have an efficient game, the social workers explained the competition rules to each senior citizen. Most of the competitors are about 80, but their situations are very well. During the game, the social workers also explained rules to the participants with questions. Enjoy the process of the game is more important. With tolerant altitude, the senior citizens will keep healthy. In the end, Grandpa Luo won the championship after 3 rounds of competition. When the game was over, the senior citizens began to expect the next session, which could not only enrich their spare time, but get to know more people and make friends. Sincere friendship can enrich light and hope to their lives. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xin Yue Senior Citizen Service Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds harmonious living environment for them.
March 17th is a memorable day. It is the 9th International Social Worker Day. It’s our holiday. Meanwhile, we would like to send our thankfulness and greetings to TFish. Considering past 2 years, we got a lot of supports and encouragement from TFish. We chose to be social workers, which means we chose to work with love and learn with mind. Maybe our work seemed tedious. We take records, accompany or seek solutions to people in disadvantage situation. We take seriously to every piece of little things. We need to do them with love so that we know and respect our clients well. Help people to help themselves cannot be a simple service, which requires rich experience and professional skills. We need other people’s help while we help people. We keep learning to meet the requirements of the job. I hope more people begin to care social workers and enjoy the festival. We would like to present our sincere gratitude to Mr. Chao and other staff of TFish. Wish a happy festival for our co-workers. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang Grounded on core values of respect, love, and service to the elderly, the Xin Yue Senior Citizen Service Center of Chongqing, China, promotes social work services for senior citizens and builds harmonious living environment for them.
In March, teachers and students from Long Zhou Wan Middle School would visit senior citizens. They wanted to do something for the senior citizens. We still remembered the same time in the last year, they brought pots of plants to the senior citizens. After spring festival, they contacted with the Center and discussed with us if there’s anything they can do for the senior citizens. Considering the lantern festival was coming, we decided to make sweet dumplings. On March 4th, the volunteers from Long Zhou Wang Middle School and the social workers did activity to celebrate lantern festival for the senior citizens. 26 senior citizens came to the activity room and made dumplings. They were chatting happily while making dumplings. The scene was as cheerful as the spring festival. You have to be skillful to make sweet dumplings. The young volunteers were very serious about it. They made dumplings with strange shapes. The people around were laughing. With the instruction of senior citizens, they soon learned to make better dumplings. The dumplings were finally made and put into boiler. When they were done, volunteers took them to the senior citizens and asked them to taste their “works”. After the activity, the volunteers accompanied the senior citizens to their rooms. A roommate of Granny Wang had not joined the activity due to the poor health, so Granny Wang took some to the room for her. The round dumpling symbolizes reunion and it was a special day. With the companions of the children, we hope the senior citizens would have the sense of reunion and to give them considerate services. Original article written by Ling Feng, translated by Maggie Li, edited by Yanyan Zhang |
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