Testimony
by
Mr Lin (husband of Mdm Tay Kak Hong):
Aunty Tay enjoys “Body & Mind Renewal Exercise”
conducted at Concern & Care Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Link.
Invented by a Japanese researcher, it is an exercise which
helps patients suffering from stroke or Parkinson’s disease.
Aunty Tay became partially disabled and lost her ability to
speak after a stroke in 2006. For Aunt Tay, living
independently is by no means an easy task. Her husband, Mr Lin
is her sole caregiver taking care of her daily needs. During
the interview, her husband, Mr Lin shared with us the stages
of Aunty Tay’s life after the stroke attack.
Mr Lin spoke steadily, “My
wife suffered a stroke three years ago, impairing her ability
to speak, eat or move. Not being able to walk steadily, she
falls easily. During our search for assistance, we met
volunteers from Concern & Care Society. They are very helpful
and often encourage my wife and shower her with care and
concern. Therefore, we felt comfortable to join the “Body &
Mind Renewal Exercise” every Tuesday. Together with the
doctor’s treatment at the hospital, my wife’s condition has
improved tremendously. This is a miracle for us.”
In the past, Aunty Tay
shed tears whenever she exercises in our neighbourhood link or
when she feels depressed. Nowadays, she no longer cries as she
knows and has seen more patients having the same conditions as
her. She has been making efforts to interact with our
volunteers during the exercise. With support, Aunt Tay can now
slowly walk.
Mr Lin has decided to
quit his job and help his wife no matter what the situation
is. He said, “In the past, my wife helped me a lot. I think it
is time now for me to help her!” He would like to share this
with families who encounter similar challenge. “If you are
facing the same challenge like us, especially being the spouse
of the patient, I would like to encourage you not to be
disheartened. Seek medical help and take care of your spouse
with patience and love. Do know your spouse is constantly in
pain and discomfort.”
Taking care of stroke
patients is not an easy task. One needs to learn the basic
knowledge of being a caregiver. Although Mr Lin has learned
the basic knowledge of taking better care of his wife, he
still feels sad that she is not able to utter a word. “Each
time she realises that she is not able to speak, she will cry.
My only wish is that she can speak again. I hope for another
miracle.” he said.
身心活化运动
个案：郑巧凤
巧凤阿姨一个星期里最期待的节目就是傳神举办的《身心活化运动》了。这是一套由日本技术发明，协助中风与巴金森病患复原的互动运动。巧凤阿姨很喜欢这套运动因为在这里她能认识其他的个案和透过义工们的协助与鼓励,
真正面对自己的问题。
身边的朋友都知道，巧凤阿姨自中风以来身体几乎瘫痪，生活从此难以自立，与常人形成代沟。但事实上，她的起居饮食都有先生（林先生代劳)，努力地尝尽各种方法让太太复原。
自中风后巧凤阿姨无法开口说话，所以整个访谈由林先生代访。他的心境坦然，娓娓说道：“我的太太在三年前经历了一次中风，导致她当时不能进食及说话，也引发了半身瘫痪。走起路来不稳，容易跌倒。”
当时我到处寻找方法医治巧凤。我觉得我们很幸运，因为约一年前我们遇到了傳神居家照顾协会。“傳神的义工很亲切，常常给予巧凤鼓励，我们因此开心地参与每个星期二的《身心活化运动》，加上医生的细心治疗，巧凤的精神显得比以往好，也能缓慢步行。这真是一个奇迹！”
回想从前，巧凤常在家里偷偷哭泣，心情低落。即使来到傳神，她也会忍不住流下眼泪。“后来，巧凤看见其他病患都那么努力，自己便不再哭泣。她也努力与义工互动，身体状况逐渐好转。”林先生说。
作为巧凤女士的另一半，林先生眼看老伴正需要帮助，决意辞去工作提早退休，专心一致地照顾太太的起居饮食等大小事务。“从前我的太太曾帮助过我，所以现在我也应该帮助她！”他同时鼓励中风者家属：“如果您也和我一样面对同样的问题，我会鼓励您不要担心，去寻求医疗服务，多帮她按摩，并用无限的耐心和疼爱来帮助家人康复。”
然而，照顾中风老人并非易事。虽然林先生已从中习得窍门，太太的身体状况也有所好转，但巧凤至今依然难以开口说话。每每记起自己不能说话时，巧凤都会伤心得掉下眼泪，让老伴看了十分心酸。“我唯一的期望就是巧凤她能开口说话。只要她能讲话，我就开心了。”林先生真情表示。
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