OUR SERVICES
THK Nursing Home
@ Hougang
Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home @ Hougang can serve up to 285 residents and at least 114 of these are dementia patients. We believe in providing quality of life for aging Singaporeans, striving to facilitate ageing in place in the community. To achieve that, the Nursing Home considers all psychosocial, physical, medical and emotional aspects of our clients and create a tranquil, person-centred and safe environment for them. With our mission “To serve Mankind”, Thye Hua Kwan endeavours to help anyone who needs help with full respect to their race, creed, language, culture and religion, to assist them in every way possible
PHILOSOPHY
We Deliver Quality of Care
- Providing an optimal delivery of care, while respecting each resident’s rights to independence, privacy, dignity, fulfilment and the rights to make informed decisions
- Stimulating and maintaining the physical wellness, mental activity and social well-being
- Respecting each resident’s needs and values in respect of religion, culture, race or ethnic origin
- Managing and implementing a formal programme of staff planning, recruitment and selection, training and personal development to enable care needs to be met.
PHILOSOPHY
Holistic & Specialised Care
- Providing holistic care by professionals with active participation from the resident, significant others, family and the community.
- Visual: Using photographs, slides, painting pictures, and/or looking at objects of autobiographical meaning
- Aural: Using music such as familiar tunes from the radio, CDs, or making music using various instruments.
- Smell or taste: Using smell kits and/or different food
- Tactile: Touching objects, feeling textures, painting, and/or pottery
