Yee Hong Makes Us Smile
Yeung Chui-Wan, Yee Hong
Centre Resident
“The Yee Hong Centre for
Geriatric Care is an ideal place
for seniors in need of long-term
care. Ever since I started
living at Yee Hong, I have felt
that this is my home and the
nurses are like my family.
This year, my illness took a
turn and became worse. The
nurses took care of me like a
mother would take care of her
child. They often came by just
to see if I had slept well or
how I was feeling. Such
tenderness, understanding and
dedication are very precious to
me. No money in the world can
buy such excellent care.
Sometimes, even my family feels
that they can’t compete with the
Yee Hong staff.”
Dr. Shahnaz Khan, M.D.,
Son of Yee Hong Centre Resident
“I can only relate our happy
experiences with the Yee Hong Ho
Lai Oi Wan Centre in Markham
where my mother has been a
resident since May 2003. It is
like a home away from home for
my mother who is so happily
settled in her new surroundings.
The staff members, especially
the nurses and caregivers, are
so courteous, caring and
compassionate to their
residents. It is my good fortune
that my mother gets the best
care, love and attention from
the staff, 24 hours a day. There
is a special wing for South
Asian residents staffed by
Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi speaking
staff members who understand the
needs of the residents. It is
not an easy decision to make to
put my mother in a nursing home,
but thanks to Yee Hong and its
well trained staff, I don’t have
to worry about her. I am glad
that I have made the right
choice. The greatest happiness I
get is when I see my mother so
happy and content there.”
Tsui Sui-Ngan, Client of
the Adult Day Program
“After my heart surgery,
mobility became difficult. The
Adult Day Program at Yee Hong
has allowed me to regain my
strength and relieve my boredom.
My family members no longer
worry about me and I am very
happy that there are so many
other seniors I can talk to. One
of the workers, Ms. Leung,
always remembers what I like to
eat and makes sure my meals are
up to my liking. She even knows
I like bean curd dessert and
because I cannot have high sugar
food, she would get me one that
is sugar-free. Coming to the
Adult Day Program is like coming
home. We’re like a family.”
Allen Chan, Client of
the Post-Stroke Day Program for
Younger Survivors
“I had a stroke in 2003 which
left me paralyzed. I was 38
years old then. In Yee Hong’s
Post-Stroke Day Program for
Younger Survivors, I meet other
younger stroke survivors and we
support and encourage each
other. The training and
activities engage our brain and
keep our body and mind active.
This is the first and only
Chinese program in the GTA for
stroke survivors under the age
of 65. I am grateful for this
Program which enables younger
stroke survivors like me to
start a new life.”
Mr. & Mrs. Tsui, Clients
of the Client Intervention and
Assistance Program
“Life was very tough when we
first immigrated to Canada. We
were very fortunate that the
doctor at Yee Hong referred us
to a social worker – Mrs. Esther
Mui. She helped us apply for
senior housing and looked after
our needs, such as tax filing.
What she has done for us is
totally above and beyond what
she’s required. Though she is
very busy, she is still very
kind and patient and takes time
out of her busy schedule to
visit us. Words are not enough
to express our gratitude. We are
really appreciative and grateful
for Yee Hong and all the work
Mrs. Mui has done for us over
the past 10 years”.
Stephen and Alice Hong,
Yee Hong Garden Terrace
Residents
“Life is very enjoyable at the
beautiful complex. Our
neighbours are mostly Chinese
who share a common language and
we care for one another. The
staff on site are very nice.
They provide emergency response
services and organize a variety
of activities. Because my legs
are weakening, I need my wife to
take care of me. Through staff
referral, I attend the Adult Day
Program at the Yee Hong
Centre-Scarborough McNicoll two
times per week so that my wife
can run errands and meet
friends. We both feel very happy
and fortunate that we live at
Yee Hong Garden Terrace. Yee
Hong provides the best senior
housing and services in Canada.
As a non-profit organization,
Yee Hong needs the help of the
community. Please give
generously to support Yee Hong’s
services so that more seniors
can enjoy the best care.”
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