Chinese New Year Elderly Home Visit
Written by: Jenisse
Twenty volunteers gathered for a Chinese New Year celebration at Hati Mesra Elderly Home Care Center on 8 February 2025. The visit, organized by Women's Federation for World Peace Malaysia (WFWP Malaysia) and supported by Universal Peace Federation Malaysia, brought festive joy and fostered intergenerational bonding. The home also received a wheelchair, disability equipment, groceries and necessities for its 20 elderly residents.
Mdm. Ng, who runs the home, provided an overview of its operations, challenges faced by the residents, and the importance of community involvement. A brief tour of the facility allowed volunteers to better understand the living environment and needs of the elderly.
WFWP Malaysia president Mdm. Lina Cheng, opened the event with a speech, expressed her gratitude to the volunteers, donors, and supporters. She emphasized the importance of showing care and respect for the elderly and encouraged participants to continue fostering a spirit of love and service in their daily lives.
The visit was filled with interactive activities that created a lively and warm atmosphere. Volunteers engaged the elderly in fun games, including a gift-passing activity and an action-based game. The laughter and joy were evident as residents actively participated. Music brought everyone together as volunteers and residents sang nostalgic songs that lifted their spirits and created a heartwarming ambience. A special highlight was the distribution of angpows to the residents. Volunteers and residents also shared a meal together, strengthening the bond between generations.
Volunteers as well as residents found the visit enriching and rewarding, successfully embodying the Chinese New Year festive mood — unity, kindness and gratitude.
The Chinese New Year Elderly Home Visit was a fulfilling initiative that strengthened intergenerational connections and promoted the values of love and care for the elderly. Moving forward, WFWP Malaysia remains committed to organizing more community outreach programs that bring joy and support to those in need.
