GYMNOPETALUM PECTINATUM (W. J. DE WILDE & DUYFJES) RUGAYAH: RANK OF SPECIES FOR GYMNOPETALUM SCABRUM VAR. PECTINATUM (CUCURBITACEAE)

DE WILDE, W. J. J. O., DUYFJES, B. E. E. & RUGAYAH. 2015. Gymnopetalum pectinatum (W. J. De Wilde & Duyfjes) Rugayah: rank of species for Gymnopetalum scabrum var. pectinatum (Cucurbitaceae). Reinwardtia 14(2):323 - 324. - With Gymnopetalum pectinatum (W. J.de Wilde & Duyfjes) Rugayah, stat. nov.& comb. nov., a coastal species, four species in Gymnopetalum are now recognized in Malesi

ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Need For Counseling Services amongst Older Persons in Nursing Homes

ABSTRACT This study is related to social services offered to elderly residents in nine Rumah Seri Kenangan in Malaysia. Rumah Seri Kenangan offers a range of activities for the purpose of maintaining the well-being of these residents. This study seeks to analyze the need for counseling service among the elderly residents. Using a convenience sampling technique, a total of 203 elderly persons in nine Rumah Seri Kenangan were selected. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data. Data for the quantitative analysis are derived from face-to-face interviews. Data of this study demonstrates that the average age of respondent is 70 years old. Most of them are male and completed their education at primary school level. In term of the need for counseling, the study reveals that most of the respondents have their own problems that highlight the need of counseling. The study concludes the counseling is very important for the maintaining of the well-being of the elderly