Who looks out for Grandpa on the helper’s day off?
Mr Goh, 85, lives with his son Wei's family. On Sundays their helper Ana is off.
“He keeps his independence, and we keep our Sundays.”
What happened
Three hours alone is a long time if something happens.
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11:20 am
Getting up from the sofa, his legs give way.
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20 seconds later11:20 HeatSignow Immobility alert Mr Goh · Living room No movement for 20 seconds
Wei's phone buzzes in the car. So does Ana's.
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11:35 am
Ana is at a friend's nearby and gets there first.
What you can do
- Write a simple plan for the day: who is reachable and who is nearest.
- Leave water, a phone and a snack within reach of his chair.
- Agree in advance who turns back if something happens.
