Pusat Jagaan Harapan Baru Warga Emas 新 希 望 安 老 院 Family & Community
According to the Department of Social Welfare Action Plan in the National Policy for the Elderly ( 1999 ) , the elderly are defined as those who have increased the age of 60 years and above.
The increase in the Elderly in the population has resulted in the demand for special Facilities , Nursing Homes and Centres for the Elderly so that they can also live a life like a normal person . However , such Facilities , Nursing Homes and Centres for the Elderly are not sufficient to accommodate the growing number of inmates on a daily basis .
In Malaysia , the Elderly is increasing from year to year. In 1999 , the total population of the country is 21.8 million people and 6.5 % are Old Aged . It is expected that by the year 2020 , the total number of the Elderly will account for 11.3 % of the total population of the country.
Providing sufficient quality Facilities , Nursing Homes and Care and Services Centres for the elderly is an Important new challenge as it is expected by the year 2035 , 15 % of the total population in Malaysia is expected to be above the age of 60 years old.
Pusat Jagaan Harapan Baru Warga Emas ( Old Folks Home Nursing Home ) was established for the placement , care and full protection for the Elderly Men and Women that are disabled , old aged with sickness , serious illness , and those who are unable take care of themselves .