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Community partnerships drive St Luke’s ElderCare’s efforts to transform care for seniors

St Luke’s ElderCare CEO Kenny Tan joining seniors for a game of curling at SLEC's Active Ageing Centre (Care) at Northshore on Sept 12.

Disability insurance schemes, grants help siblings caring for sick elderly parents

Mr Alvin Yap (from right) stays with his father Mr Ron Yap, and mother Mdm Cecilia Wong. His sister, Ms Kimberly Yap, also visits everyday to care for their parents. The family receives $1,800 of financial aid from the government each month, which helps in the management of the long-term care costs.

New digital tool in Singapore to encourage advance care planning

Called myACP, the tool allows users to document their preferences for medical treatment in advance, in line with their personal goals and values.

MOH moves to curb abuse, harassment of community care workers with new guide

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung speaking at the Community Care Workplan Seminar on May 28.

Seniors needing care to have one point of contact amid boost in community support: Ong Ye Kung

By 2030, Singapore will have one million seniors aged 65 and above, with possibly half of them living with a chronic disease.

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