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‘I treat every senior as I would a member of my family’: A home care nurse on finding his calling

Senior staff nurse R. Subramaniam from Methodist Welfare Services helps seniors manage chronic conditions at home and coach family members on how to care for them.
Senior staff nurse R. Subramaniam from Methodist Welfare Services helps seniors manage chronic conditions at home and coach family members on how to care for them.

Up to 700,000 volunteer opportunities for seniors to help seniors; stipend provided

The National Celebration of Seniors 2026 at the HDB Hub Atrium on Oct 30.
The National Celebration of Seniors 2026 at the HDB Hub Atrium on Oct 30.

In Perspective

Need help getting out of a chair? It could be an early sign of frailty

Frailty is when the body cannot get through and recover from illnesses and injuries on its own, making it more vulnerable
Frailty is when the body cannot get through and recover from illnesses and injuries on its own, making it more vulnerable

‘Has your existence benefited anyone?’: Gerard Ee on legacy and a life of service

Mr Gerard Ee stepped down as chairman of the Agency for Integrated Care and as a board member of MOH Holdings, closing the chapter on his official commitments. 
Mr Gerard Ee stepped down as chairman of the Agency for Integrated Care and as a board member of MOH Holdings, closing the chapter on his official commitments. 

Social service veteran Gerard Ee steps down as chairperson of Agency for Integrated Care

Gerard Ee has chaired the AIC since 2018.
Gerard Ee has chaired the AIC since 2018.

Looking for a job? Don’t treat community care work as a fallback career

Seniors requiring various long-term care services can visit an Integrated Community Care Provider instead of going to different providers.
Seniors requiring various long-term care services can visit an Integrated Community Care Provider instead of going to different providers.

LC Nursing Home licence to be revoked following ‘serious and systemic lapses’: MOH

LC Nursing Home, located at 2 Jalan Ulu Siglap, was found to have serious and systemic lapses in complying with Healthcare Services Act requirements.
LC Nursing Home, located at 2 Jalan Ulu Siglap, was found to have serious and systemic lapses in complying with Healthcare Services Act requirements.

Inside Toa Payoh, Singapore’s first Age Well Neighbourhood

Toa Payoh will have 16 Active Ageing Centres (AACs) and AAC touchpoints by March 2027.
Toa Payoh will have 16 Active Ageing Centres (AACs) and AAC touchpoints by March 2027.

Bedok, Bukit Panjang, Tiong Bahru-Redhill designated as Age Well Neighbourhoods. See what’s coming up

Roads near the neighbourhoods' key amenities will be transformed into "Friendly Streets" to make them safer for seniors.
Roads near the neighbourhoods' key amenities will be transformed into "Friendly Streets" to make them safer for seniors.

Dementia programme expanded to seven centres in Singapore, aims to reach 1,200 by 2028

Madam Maria Hadi, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2025, playing a cognitive game at NTUC Health’s Day Centre for Seniors in Kampung Admiralty. With her is NTUC Health staff member Kamaria Md Yasin.
Madam Maria Hadi, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2025, playing a cognitive game at NTUC Health’s Day Centre for Seniors in Kampung Admiralty. With her is NTUC Health staff member Kamaria Md Yasin.

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