Small touches make all the difference

Nurse Annie Prestoza showing Madam Ng Ah Mun how Amazon's Alexa works. The 76-year-old retired teacher was touring a new assisted living facility at 3 Adam Road last Thursday.
Nurse Annie Prestoza showing Madam Ng Ah Mun how Amazon's Alexa works. The 76-year-old retired teacher was touring a new assisted living facility at 3 Adam Road last Thursday. ST PHOTO: SONG TAO
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At 76, retired teacher Ng Ah Mun is in robust health.

Other than not being able to stand for too long due to swelling in her legs, she has no major health worries.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on June 24, 2018, with the headline Small touches make all the difference. Subscribe