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05/07/2024

Exploring initiatives or programmes to help your clients and their caregivers? Sometimes, it’s a matter of looking within the sector, and forming partnerships with another Community Care organisation (CCO).

Fei Yue Community Services (FYCS) is a testament of how such partnerships worked wonderfully. Earlier this year, they invited Caregivers Alliance Limited (CAL) to give a talk to caregivers of FYCS’s clients to equip them with knowledge and resources.

The initiative is part of the Communities of Care (CoC) programme, which encourages service providers to build partnerships with other CCOs. CoC is funded under the Tote Board Community Health Fund (TBCHF).

Find out more about TBCHF here: https://www.aic.sg/partners/tote-board-community-health-fund/

Image: Fei Yue Community Services

26/06/2024

Seniors deserve to enjoy their meals without discomfort!

As Community Care staff, it’s good to improve your knowledge in oral health to help your clients boost their quality of life.

The good news is, SingHealth Community Hospitals Office of Learning has partnered with National Dental Centre Singapore - NDCS to offer free courses under the AIC Learning Network.

Find out more about the different courses offered here:

With Singapore’s rapidly ageing population, and rising care expectations, it’s timely to relook how care can be better delivered for seniors in nursing homes.

24/06/2024

Do people confuse your job with that of a caregiver? Give this post a ‘share’ so you can show them next time you get asked!

Ultimately though, caregivers and Community Care staff share common goals and face similar challenges in their dedication to provide care and support so seniors can live and age well within the community. So thank you to all caregivers and Community Care staff for your dedication and hard work! 🧡

16/06/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in the Community Care sector and beyond. We appreciate you for all the hats you wear — from caregiver to motivator and everything in between. Your passion and dedication are an inspiration to us all! ✨

24/05/2024

What a great turnout for the first on-site Kopi-AAC ever!

Held today at The Westin Singapore, Kopi-AAC brought together more than 400 Community Care professionals to facilitate networking and the sharing of ideas and projects with each other. With ‘Active Ageing’ as the event’s theme due to a greater focus on Active Ageing Programmes (AAPs) and the addition of Communal Dining as a service requirement, there was also an AAP Bazaar where booths were set up by 18 Partner Agencies and Community Partners to establish connections with the Active Ageing Centres (AACs).

Besides generating greater awareness and understanding of newer areas to the AAC model, the event also allowed AACs to familiarise themselves with AAPs providers so that AACs can plug and play from a variety of programmes.

We hope everyone has gained new and useful insights from today’s event!

12/05/2024

Today, we appreciate all mothers in the Community Care sector who extend their love, dedication, and compassion not just to their own families, but also seniors in the community!

To demonstrate our gratitude, we’ve asked AI to help them remember the boundless love they impart to the lives of others.

Wishing all mothers in the Community Care sector and beyond a Happy Mother's Day! 💖

03/05/2024

What a successful turnout for the 9th Community Care Work Plan Seminar (CCWPS) 2024 — a big shoutout to those in Community Care sector who joined us for the event!

Held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, over 700 attendees across the Community Care sector, Ministry of Health, Singapore (MOH) and Regional Health Systems joined us onsite and online to discuss Age Well SG (ASG) and how we can better support our seniors in the community.

Empowering seniors to stay active and healthy for longer — that was the goal of ASG and the focus of the discussions, starting with the Guest-of-Honour, Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health who emphasised the need to build partnerships and coordinate care services to better meet our ageing needs in alignment with ASG. He subsequently joined the opening panel, alongside AIC CEO Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash and AIC Chief of Caregiving and Community Mental Health Division’s Ms See Yen Theng. They shared their thoughts on the implementation of ASG and answered questions from the audience on embracing ASG.

What are your thoughts on ? Share your insights in the comments!

24/04/2024

As Community Care professionals, you know that every interaction with your clients is an opportunity to make a difference. But sometimes, it can be difficult to communicate with them, especially when they’re dealing with emotional and mental challenges.

Equip yourself with the tools to navigate complex situations like these with empathy and effective communication with the "Basic Counselling Skills in Addressing Emotional Needs for Older Persons” course from Tsao Foundation.

Find out more about the course here:

Here's how this course helps you enhance your residents’ safety and well-being.

22/04/2024

Know someone passionate about helping others?

Share this 📢 Join us at the Community Care Jobs Discovery Open House from 2 to 30 May 2024! Explore exciting opportunities — including Community Care Associate roles. Don't miss out! View available jobs and secure your spot here: https://e2i.sg/commcare0524-flyer

See the image for more details. We look forward to welcoming you!

15/04/2024

What is the micro-job initiative?

Centre For Seniors (CFS) designed a programme, Silver@Work, to provide seniors a pathway to reconnect with the community by allowing them to take on micro-jobs, as well as lead more fulfilling lives as they age. This programme has rapidly expanded to more Active Ageing Centres (AACs), offering increasingly flexible employment options such as meal deliveries, medication reminders, befriending services and more that are tailored to the seniors’ needs.

As Singapore progresses as a super-aged society, providing these micro-job roles can not only provide fulfilment within seniors, but also foster a stronger sense of community among our elderly population.

Ms. Tan Su-Yin, Senior Director of Grants at Tote Board, says, “By offering seniors bite-sized roles that have been redesigned to make them more manageable, the scheme allows seniors to fulfil their aspirations for independence while enjoying their retirement.”

Find out more about the micro-job initiative here!

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities

07/04/2024

Who knew “rock, paper, scissors” could start off an insightful conversation about volunteering?

This short video features Paul, a volunteer at Martha AAC Presbyterian Community Services and Mdm Rosnah, a volunteer at Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities AAC @ Bedok, both of whom have found their passion and mission in helping others. Inspiring volunteers like them play a vital role in enriching the lives of our senior clients.

Mdm Rosnah says it best, “I am a senior and I like to go out and help others.” The power of volunteering!

05/04/2024

Exciting news for the Community Care sector!

The Agency for Integrated Care - AIC Singapore just launched the Silver Guardian initiative last 5 April 2024 at Presbyterian Community Services’ Esther Active Ageing Centre, with Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung, as the Guest-of-Honour.

Silver Guardian is another way AACs can reach more seniors in the community — either as volunteers or as clients. The name encapsulates their mission: Silver, for the work the volunteers will be doing, while Guardian reflects the unassuming yet important role our volunteers play in safeguarding and advancing the well-being of seniors.

As trained volunteers these seniors will be better equipped to provide much-needed support and assistance to AACs and help connect with clients. Silver Guardians are our advocates of care, inspiring other seniors to take part in volunteering or encouraging them to be active participants in the community.

25/03/2024

As Singapore’s healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the roles of Clinical Governance Officers (CGOs) and Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) Supervisors have become increasingly crucial in ensuring residents in the community receive the best care possible.

The AIC Learning Network has partnered with Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (KWSH) to provide training programmes for those in these roles. This would empower participants to align their practices with the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA) and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the responsibilities of these roles.

Find out more about these training programmes and how to sign up for them here:

Here's how this course helps you enhance your residents’ safety and well-being.

22/03/2024

How can we improve the well-being of seniors in nursing homes? It starts with productivity and technological enhancements that will help improve workflow processes within nursing homes which would in turn lead to better quality of life for seniors.

AIC partnered with the Ministry of Health, Singapore (MOH) and MOH Holdings in a pilot project involving five nursing homes to see how these homes can implement innovative ways to improve workflow, adopt technology and make layout enhancements.

Learnings gleaned from this collaboration were compiled into an e-book to serve as a guide for nursing homes so they can improve their productivity and time savings as well as empower seniors and staff.

AIC also offers a Productivity and Digitalisation Grant as part of its Community Care Digitalisation Transformation Plan (CCDTP). Under the grant, Community Care Organisations (CCOs) can apply to improve their technological capabilities and productivity efforts. CCOs can also make use of the consultancy services offered to develop digitalisation strategies in their transformation journey. Does your CCO need to improve its workflow processes? Click below to enquire about the grant.

Turns out, caring really does take a village working towards one goal of improving seniors’ lives.

Click here to find out more:

With Singapore’s rapidly ageing population, and rising care expectations, it’s timely to relook how care can be better delivered for seniors in nursing homes.

20/03/2024

In healthcare, every decision matters and as a Community Care professional, you make a difference everyday. But are you prepared for emergencies? Mastering basic first-aid and clinical care skills can empower you to act confidently in critical moments, potentially saving lives.

HMI Institute offers essential courses designed for Community Care professionals. Learn CPR, manage chronic conditions, and respond effectively to accidents. Invest in your skills, check out the link for courses: https://www.aic.sg/partners/mosaic/prevent-wounds-course-hmi/

19/03/2024

Just another day of us explaining what we do in Community Care to friends and family.

And when you throw the term “medical social worker” into the mix… more confusion ensues.

Happy World Social Work Day to all social workers and medical social workers!

16/03/2024

Thank you to our partners, TOUCHPoint @ AMK 433 (TOUCH Community Services), Lions Befrienders AAC @ AMK 318, Cornerstone @ Cheng San AAC (Cornerstone Community Services), and Allkin Singapore AAC @ Ang Mo Kio 510, for making March 16 an enjoyable day for seniors!

It was all fun and games on that day, as these AACs opened their doors to seniors, volunteers, and guests. There was something for everyone — from an XBox Kinect Game, to line dancing, karaoke sessions, onstage games, arts and crafts, art exhibitions, exercise sessions and everything in between!

We hope the seniors had fun with their friends and mingling with the guest celebrities Chen Han Wei and Kym Ng, as well as talking to Community Care staff.

While events like these help seniors in the community see what AACs have to offer, it’s the dedication and commitment of AAC staff all over Singapore who really spell the difference in how seniors live and integrate well in the community. Thank you to all staff and volunteers of AACs!

15/03/2024

A happy hour at the void deck? AIC's CEO Dinesh checked out this unique programme at MWS Active Ageing Centre – GreenTops@Sims Place to find out more! Fun fact: The programme was launched to attract more men to join the AAC.

That's not to say the women are forgotten – while the men chat over kopi, the women have a singalong session in the centre (males are welcome, of course). Watch the video to find out how Dinesh fared against the AAC clients in a table tennis match and karaoke battle.

06/03/2024

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

At , MOH announced plans to enhance preventive health and aged care, deliver care beyond hospitals and strengthen healthcare assurance.

Check out the following infographics to find out more or visit www.moh.gov.sg/COS2024.

05/03/2024

👩‍⚕️ Dysphagia can occur due to underlying medical conditions, and is often associated with malnutrition, dehydration, chest infection and in some cases, even death. Know how to recognise the signs of swallowing difficulty to provide timely support. 🚨

🍽️ Observe if clients experience slight breathlessness during meals.

🤝 Encourage a visit to the GP or polyclinic for further assessment.

Find more guidance in the Good Practices Handbook (Centre-Based Care), refer to the resource at

📖AIConnect (https://aiconnect.workplace.com/work/knowledge/1069131073754094)

📖Community Care LMS (https://lms.wizlearn.com/AIC/Marketplace/PublicCatalogue.aspx?searchText=&scrollY=undefined)

Your dedication makes a difference! 💙

29/02/2024

Huat a celebration! 🎇 A massive thanks to all the Community Care organisations who brightened up their spaces with incredible decorations. Your festive displays brought warmth and joy to residents and staff.

Big congrats to our winners:
- Hovi Club Ulu Pandan: HoviCare
- Orange Valley Care Centre (Balestier): Orange Valley Nursing Homes
- PCF Sparkle Care @ Serangoon: PAP Community Foundation
- All Saints Home (Hougang):
- Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital Ward 1

Wishing you a prosperous year ahead and thank you for making Chinese New Year extra special! 🐉

19/02/2024

Know a student who is interested in joining the Community Care sector?

Let them know that the Healthcare Scholarships & Career Fair 2024 is happening on Feb 24 at Suntec Singapore. It's the perfect opportunity for them to find out more about the jobs in the sector, connect with leading institutions, and discover scholarship options!

Don’t let your friends miss out! Tell them to register at:

Our major event of the year just dropped! The Healthcare Scholarships & Career Fair 2024 will be held at 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟒 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟗𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟒𝐩𝐦.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
➡️ Try our exclusive hands-on healthcare tasters manned by Healthcare Professionals.
➡️ Visit 14 health science booths that will be manned by Healthcare Professionals from National Healthcare Group (NHG), National University Health System - NUHS, SingHealth, Agency for Integrated Care - AIC Singapore and Synapxe
➡️ Visit booths manned by National University of Singapore, Singapore Institute of Technology, Nanyang Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
➡️ Engage with our MOHH Scholarships Officers and Healthcare Scholars through 1-on-1 consultations.
➡️ Win attractive prizes like Apple Watches, JBL Speakers & Owala bottles through our giveaways

Come join us and have fun as you learn more about a career in healthcare. Register at https://for.sg/healthcarescholarshipfair.

16/02/2024

Looking for activity ideas for your clients? Take a leaf out of Sunlove Chai Chee Active Ageing Centre's (AAC) book by including adaptive sports as part of your programmes! Adaptive sports are sporting activities that have been modified to enable persons of differing abilities, including wheelchair users, to participate actively.

The AAC introduced seated floorball, based on the “Fit & Fun Adaptive Sports Toolkit”, which was co-developed by the Agency for Integrated Care - AIC Singapore and SportCares, the philanthropic arm of Sport Singapore (SportSG).

The toolkit aims to increase activity offerings to engage all seniors, including those who are frailer and/or wheelchair users, beyond the usual exercise and board games, and includes step-by-step instructions, alternative equipment suggestions, as well as ways to make 14 games more challenging or accessible for staff and volunteers to use to keep seniors active.

Download a copy of the “Fit & Fun Adaptive Sports Toolkit” at https://for.sg/fit-fun-toolkit today! FREE training by SportCares is also available for Community Care staff and volunteers. Find out more here: https://go.gov.sg/sc-ads-toolkit

10/02/2024

Wishing all our beloved Community Care staff a year of abundance, good health and wisdom! Happy Lunar New Year to everyone! Extend the vibe of the season with these fun stickers for WhatsApp and Telegram.

Download them here and have fun sending messages to colleagues and clients!

Telegram: https://for.sg/aic-lny-tg
WhatsApp: https://for.sg/aic-lny-wa

08/02/2024

Meet AIC’s new CEO, Dinesh Vasu Dash! Want to know more about him, including what he wanted to be when he was younger? Watch this video to find out. Hint: It’s probably not something you’d expect.

07/02/2024

𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗!

Huat’s up, friends? We’re giving you more time to flaunt your Chinese New Year decor, that’s huat!

Just snap and submit photos of your centre, nursing home, or community hospital all decked out for the CNY celebrations and stand a chance to win a fantastic $150 hamper for your organisation!

Here are the quick details on how to join:

1. Email all your photos to [email protected], as email attachments or through a download link in their original resolution.
2. Don't forget to indicate your organisation’s name and location/branch in the image file names or email.
3. Each branch/centre/nursing home/community hospital can now submit a maximum of 4 photos.

It's still that easy! The extended deadline for our CNY contest is now set for 13 February 2024, 11.59 PM. Winners will be notified via email. Details here: https://aic-mosaic.sg/2024/01/17/chinese-new-year-decor-contest-2024/

Hurry, join in the fun and let’s start the Lunar New Year right with a fabulous hamper!

05/02/2024

To Lily Goh, being a nurse doesn’t stop at providing care.

It is about being there for the people who need her, and about being able to provide them the help that they need – a listening ear, helping hand, or companionship.

Watch this video to find out more about what Lily does!

19/01/2024

Give your friends the shout out they deserve!

Nominations are officially open for the Friends of Community Care (FOCC) Awards 2024.

Tell us about the MNCs, NGOs, SMEs and other partners that have made outstanding contributions to your Community Care Organisation in helping to make the lives of seniors better.

Nominations for FOCC Awards 2024 are open now, and closes 26 February 2024. For more details on FOCC 2024, check this link: https://for.sg/focc2024factsheet

Winners will be announced in the last quarter of 2024.

17/01/2024

Huat’s happening? It’s the Chinese New Year decor contest! 🏠🐉

Show us how your Community Care organisation is roaring in the Year of the Dragon!

Submit photos of the CNY decor at your centre, nursing home, or community hospital and stand a chance to win a $150 hamper for your organisation!

Here's how to participate:
1. Email all photos to [email protected] and submit them as email attachments or via a download link in their original resolution.
2. Indicate your organisation’s name and location/branch in the image file names or email.
3. A maximum submission of 4 photos can be submitted per branch/centre/nursing home/community hospital.

It’s that easy! This contest wraps up on 9 February 2024, 11.59pm, and winners will be notified via email. Find more details here: https://aic-mosaic.sg/2024/01/17/chinese-new-year-decor-contest-2024/

Hurry! Don't miss out on showcasing your colourful celebration! Happy Chinese New Year! 🧧

11/01/2024

From digital novices to artists!

The Presbyterian Community Services Sarah Active Ageing Centre encouraged and nurtured the artistic talents of 16 seniors through a six-month digital programme to widen their digital knowledge in a fun and personal way.

Since June 2023, seniors have been learning how to create photo and video collages using mobile apps such as Google Photoscan, PicCollage and InShot. With the guidance from the instructors and centre staff, their final artwork are presented in an exhibition for the community. Titled Our Digital Life Stories, the exhibition showcase the seniors’ personal memories, including memories about their childhood, family gatherings, travel, activities they have joined with other seniors, etc.

This initiative is supported by FUN! Fund, which is co-created by AIC and Community Foundation of Singapore. The fund aims to support initiatives that inject fun for seniors receiving community care services, and build the capability of Community Care Organisations to design fun and impactful programmes for seniors.

Congratulations to the graduates and to PCS for a successful project!