Golden Peacock Home in Jalan Yeoh Guan Seok in Pulau Tikus.
THE Penang Old Folks Home Operators Association is urging all nursing and retirement home operators to join them as members.
Association secretary Santok Singh said the move would better regulate and streamline quality of service in the sector.
He said the association had been facing problems in running and managing nursing, ageing and retirement homes due to local government regulations.
“With better regulation and streamlining of service quality in the sector, it is easier to monitor and control the industry.
It is projected to increase to 3.3 million in 2020, based on figures provided by the Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences.
He said it was part of the association’s effort to help local government and families to manage the increase of the elderly population.
He said they would submit a proposal to the Chief Minister’s office for assistance and consideration.
“Malaysia is on the same boat with other developing countries in Asia on this issue.
Senior citizens resting at the Golden Peacock Home in Jalan Yeoh Guan Seok in Pulau Tikus.
“We are having an ageing society issue and it is expected that the numbers are going to increase and multiply in times to come.
“It is indeed an issue that needs urgent attention from all stake holders.
“In view of increasing ageing population which cannot be ignored, we the association members wish to join hands with the state government to find solution to resolve this non-reversible issue,” he said.
Santok said the proportion of the aged population would be higher in the urban than the rural area.
“The change in the demographic pattern of the aged population will also influence the distribution of healthcare resources.
“Frailty is often compounded by problems such as urinary incontinence, instability, falls and acute confusional states.
“Few elderly persons can escape the accumulation of chronic pathologies as they grow older.
“Consequently, multiple pathologies resulting in multiple symptoms are a common phenomenon in the elderly.
“Incontinence, for example, is a common occurrence and for those taking care of these people, it is a time consuming and sometimes, an unpleasant task,” he said.
He added that retirement homes would be ideal as residents would be among those of the same age group and surrounded by professional helpers.
For details, contact 012-4922822 or e-mail santok5060@gmail.com.
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