Caregiving

Explore tips and resources to ensure both you and your loved ones are supported.

Diabetes Complications: The Road to Recovery After Amputation

Poor diabetes management can lead to major complications including limb amputations.

Caring for Dementia Patients - Handle Feelings with Care

Caring for loved ones with dementia can be physically and emotionally demanding.

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Caregivers Must Take Care, Too

Looking after a person with dementia can be challenging, but caregivers can prevent burnout if they cope well and have the support of family members.

Don’t Let The Bedsores Grow on You

Bedsores or pressure sores are common among elderly patients who have reduced activity or become immobile.

Discover the Benefits of Getting out of Bed While in Hospital

Extended bed rest is not always good for your body. Don’t be surprised if the doctors or nurses encourage you to get up and about to avoid prolonged bed rest complications.

Cancer Patient Care: No One Stands Alone, No One Walks Alone

Learn about the doctors that provide support and cancer care for cancer patients.

Incontinence Care

Diapers, pads, catheters and other products for managing continence or incontinence care.

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Managing Agitation and Aggression in Dementia

Here are some dementia caregiver tips on managing aggressive behaviour related to elderly dementia.

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Managing Wandering Dementia Patients

One of your family members has just been diagnosed with dementia. It is common for a person living with dementia to wander around. Aside from using a GPS device or other tracking devices, what can you do to manage wandering behaviour and ensure their safe return?

Support & Care

Cancer (Supportive Care and Other Services)

Singapore has numerous support and care groups for cancer patients.

Oncology (Medical and Radiation): JurongHealth

The JurongHealth Campus-NCIS Cancer Service specialises in the treatment of cancers such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer and more.

Apply for Medical Information

Tan Tock Seng Hospital explains how to request a medical report.

Community Care Services & Caregiving Support in Singapore

Explore Singapore’s community care and caregiving support services. Learn about home care, centre-based programmes, nursing homes, and resources for caregivers, including training and self-care tips.

Acute Primary Care: Managing These Conditions

Suffering from some primary health ailment like the flu, gastric discomfort, or what looks like a minor fracture? Visit a National Healthcare Group (NHG) polyclinic in your neighbourhood — rather than heading straight for the A&E.

Nursing Home Care and Nursing Home Programmes

Persons with chronic health conditions unable to care for themselves should consider nursing home care for comprehensive medication management services.

Cost and Financing

ElderShield

Find out more about ElderShield, what it covers, and how to make claims.

Bill Presentment for Public Healthcare Institutions

We understand that seeking medical treatment and care can be a worrying experience. You should not have to worry further about trying to understand healthcare bills.

Financial Schemes for Caregivers and Seniors

Here is a list of financial assistance schemes for eldercare, including disability support, medical bill subsidies, and caregiver grants. Visit AIC.sg for help with daily care, medical costs, and caregiver needs.

MediSave

MediSave is the national medical savings scheme that helps individuals pay for their personal or immediate family's medical care. Learn about MediSave resources and usage.

Costs and financing

Singapore offers universal healthcare coverage to our citizens, with a financing system anchored on the twin philosophies of individual responsibility and affordable healthcare for all.

Outpatient Costs for Chronic Disease (How to Reduce Cost)

Managing a chronic disease and the costs involved has been made easier with the introduction of a programme that allows the use of MediSave for chronic diseases.

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Diabetes Complications: The Road to Recovery After Amputation

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