Help the elderly stay active at Senior Activity Centres in Singapore. These elderly care centres provide social support among other services to seniors.
Located at the void decks of HDB rental flats, Senior Activity Centres are drop-in centres that create a warm and familiar environment for the elderly. They provide a range of social, recreational activities and support services to help seniors age in place in the community.
Read more about these hubs of activity, where you or your loved ones can gather to meet and chat with neighbours, exercise, and engage in fun and interactive activities.
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The centres provide the following services:
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Interested or know someone who wants to join a Senior Activity Centre? All you have to do is apply to one of the centres listed here. The elderly day care services provided are free for those 60 years old and above, who need help with activities of daily living and have little or no family support.
Activities of daily living measure how independent an elderly person is and refers to the following self-care activities:
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You can find a Senior Activity Centre in Singapore using the E-care Locator. More contact details may be found on the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) - Senior Activity Centre page.
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This article was last reviewed on Thursday, April 08, 2021