I'm 69 and pay $4,500 a month to live in a care home. It's given me a better sense of community.
Victor Lee spent most of his life living with his three older siblings. Over time, he lost them one by one and eventually found himself living alone.
Victor Lee, now 69, pays around $4,500 each month to reside in an assisted living facility in Singapore. This arrangement has provided him with a stronger sense of community. Living alone was no longer safe for him, especially after several falls left him in dangerous situations. In 2023, Lee moved into Camino House, an assisted living facility in Joo Chiat, Singapore.
He shares a private room with an en-suite bathroom and enjoys amenities like meals, laundry, and care services. Lee's daily routine includes an early breakfast, followed by physical exercises and group activities held in the common area. He also participates in online mass and reading sessions, as well as attending church on Sundays.
Lee admits he was once introverted, but now feels more sociable and enjoys interacting with fellow residents. He describes the atmosphere at Camino House as that of a family.
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