I joined the service for G12 as well since I was very passionate about this service. I was amazed by the amount of rewarding reaction that we are able to receive from the residents at the Apex Harmony Lodge residents. This year, due to the COVID-19 situation, we were not able to physically go nor have an online call with the residents for the first half of the year. Therefore, we decided to use this opportunity to make a AI system where it helps the song discovering process for the elderlies in the future.
During the process of the project, there were many collaboration required in order to finish all the work to develop the technologies. I was involved in the research team where we find a place where we can get surveys from the elderlies in Singapore. The other groups were in charge of different sections, and without each component, the development of the technologies are not possible. Therefore, I realised that collaboration is key to any projects or events that involve many tasks or people.
After the project, we were able to have an online music therapy session with the elderly with dementia who takes the day care. Since I have been working with patients with dementia since G10 (three years), I became more comfortable in the way we should communicate with the residents. I try to respect them as much as I can at the same time as trying to communicate as much as possible even we have languages barriers.
In conclusion, through the experience of working with the patient with dementia for almost three years, I have learnt the importance of collaboration, communication skills and the realisation of how rewarding working for others are. I am considering to work in a medical related jobs, therefore, I would like to remember this experience and use the skills I was able to develop through this service to be a better person.