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Hi, I'm Sam, the tutor for GSF2014. I was dabbling into cognitive ageing research for 9 years before joining TP in 2013. For the initial years in TP, I was developing cognitive intervention programmes for seniors in the community. I'm now teaching full-time and part-time students in TP. I have qualifications in Psychology and Gerontology. Looking forward to a lively interaction with everyone in class.

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Hello everyone! This is Jerlene and I am very excited to be enrolled into this course. I am an active volunteer at Tan Tock Seng Hospital assisting in the Adaptive Sports programme and conducting risk fall screening at the community where I got in touch with community care. Gerontology naturally became a topic of interest for me and am looking forward to learning more from everyone in this programme.

In my leisure time, I like to jog, hike and swim. I also love to cook and spend time with my family.  Nice to meet all of you! :)

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Hihi everyone! I am Jerica and is very passionate about the course that I have just enrolled “Specialist Diploma in Gerontology (Community Care Practice). I am considering a career transition to focus more on community care and elderly support. I am really eager to learn more about gerontology and connect with like-minded individuals in this program. In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends. Nice to know everyone here :)

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Hi, I'm Yee Sian (Chris). I’ve been a copywriter for the past 9 years, crafting corporate content like Annual Reports and brochures. However, my work faces disruption from the rise of AI. Before that, I spent 11 years in research at MINDEF, focusing on International Relations.

I joined this course because of two meaningful experiences: First, volunteering with the elderly at Ren Ci Hospital and Bright Hill Evergreen Home for about four years before COVID—doing activities like singing and arts & crafts, and seeing the joy it brought them. Second, being a caregiver to my parent and parents-in-law, navigating the challenges of cancer and dementia care. Though it was a journey of trial and error, I found it deeply meaningful.

In my spare time, I enjoy long walks in nature. Looking forward to learning more about this field and sharing the journey with all of you!

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Hi beautiful people..Im Yazreena or you can call me Reena. I have been in Homecare for 8 years. Providing care to the elderly at their own home.

Taking up this course in hope to provide a more effective and compassionate care, addressing the complex challenges faced by the aging population and improving their quality of life.

Looking forward for a great learning journey together!!

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Hi everyone, I am Puay Hoon. I have over 20 years of experience in client relationship management in the insurance industry, but I am now exploring a new path in community care, which has led me to enrol for this course.

I am excited to learn from our lecturers and classmates. As I am new to the care sector, I may ask some simple questions along the way as I learn, so thank you in advance for your patience! Let’s support each other and enjoy this learning journey together.

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Hi, my name is Penny. I've been in sales for past 20 years. Singapore's aging population is growing, I'm aging as well so am keen to gain more knowledge on this inevitable process. Happy to meet you all =)

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Hello everyone, I’m Rei.

Nice to know you.

I’m currently working in the semiconductor industry.

I am also serving as a volunteer in Active Ageing Centre.

I enjoyed engaging with seniors and hope to learn about community care, support for seniors.

I am excited to be in this course with all of you.

Let's have a wonderful learning journey together!

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Hello everyone!

A warm welcome to GSF2001 Perspectives on Ageing!

I'm Eric, your subject leader and tutor for this course. I used to serve as the Deputy Director of the school, and now that I’m semi-retired, I get to spend more time doing what I truly enjoy—teaching and connecting with students like you! My background is in Design, Human Factors, and Gerontology, and I'm really excited to share what I know and learn from all of you, too.

I can't wait to meet you and hear about your own experiences and perspectives. Let’s make this a fun, engaging, and supportive journey together. Feel free to drop me a note or say hi—I’d love to get to know you better!

Looking forward to an amazing semester ahead with all of you! :)

Warmest regards,
Eric

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Hi everybody, I’m Candice.

I’m currently working in a Food Packaging Business Industry. I am also serving as a volunteer in an ageing elderly center, which leads to increase my interest and passion to engage with and wanting to serve the elderly more.

It has always been my dream wanting to upgrade myself in a career path which I can be passionate in, meaningful and can contribute to the society!

I’m eager to learn new things and meet people with different perspectives.

Felt so excited to be in this course, and looking forward to being in this learning journey together with all of you!

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Hi all, Terence here.

My background is in education, and training and development in the public and private sectors. My academic background is quite eccentric and diverse and range from media studies, education, business to theology. I also speak some Thai. I was not smiling in the picture because this was where I suffered from heat stress at an open-air market in Chiang Mai -- I was dragged there by my wife and kids.

I'm quite the introvert so I'm pretty quiet and I don't like taking pictures but I'm friendly.

I'm exploring gerontology and how it can fit with theology/pastoral care, especially with a view on End-of-life support. I hope to be able use what I learn here on gerontology with my theological training to provide comfort and hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Hi I'm Thuan Hock. I start worked in semiconductor, then transit to education.

My interest in Gerontology grows from observing my mom who was diagnosed with dementia around covid times and how my sis (her primary care giver) learns and adapts to her changing needs.

Also wish to prepare myself and my siblings as we approach our young-old stage.

I'm open to volunteering or even a career in elderly care sector after the course.

I prefer to listen and ponder, especially when this is a field that I have little knowledge in. Looking forward to learn and work with all of you!