In addition, an Active Ageing Capability fund of $20 million will be set up to support projects that promote active lifestyles and lifelong learning among senior citizens. -- ST PHOTO: FRANCIS ONG
THE Government will spend $100 million over the next five years to promote wellness and active ageing, and on eldercare services for senior citizens.
Twenty-five wellness sites will be set up in different constituencies over the next 12 months under the wellness programme which integrates health screening, exercise and social networking. The budget for this is $77 million over five years, with the aim of reaching out to 500,000 senior citizens, said a statement from MCYS on Thursday.
In addition, an Active Ageing Capability fund of $20 million will be set up to support projects that promote active lifestyles and lifelong learning among senior citizens.
To help family caregivers make informed choices on the care available for the elderly, the government will also start a two-year pilot Assessment and Coordination for Enabling (ACE) service, a partnership between the Centre for Enabled Living (CEL) and key Voluntary Welfare Organisations.
This year, $3 million will be provided for CEL's Sustainable Enhancement for the Elderly and Disability services (Seed) fund to implement key initiatives like training for informal caregiver and home- and community-based care services.
