Care Planning
Numerous resources and services are available to support self-care or the care of your loved ones. If you are unsure where to begin, consult our Medical Social Workers (MSWs) for guidance.
Our MSWs will assess and advise what are suitable services that you or your loved ones can apply for and guide you through the application process.
Home-based services cater to homebound patients by providing continuity of care in the community.
Examples of home-based services:
Centre-based services cater to the differing needs of our patients such as regular community rehabilitation, day-time supervision or caregiving, socialization opportunities, etc. Patients can expect to benefit from the physical and mind-stimulating activities under the supervision of professionals.
Examples of centre-based services:
Residential care caters to patients who need long-term or interim placement in view of their care needs.
Examples of residential care services:
For more details on the various services available, you may refer to the Agency of Integrated Care’s website: https://www.aic.sg/care-services.
Our MSWs will assess and advise what are suitable services that you or your loved ones can apply for and guide you through the application process.
Home-Based Services
Home-based services cater to homebound patients by providing continuity of care in the community.
Examples of home-based services:
- Home Nursing
- Home Medical
- Home Hospice
- Meals-On-Wheels
- Medical Escort and Transport
- Befriending Services
- Home Therapy
- Home Personal Care (HPC)
Centre-Based Services
Centre-based services cater to the differing needs of our patients such as regular community rehabilitation, day-time supervision or caregiving, socialization opportunities, etc. Patients can expect to benefit from the physical and mind-stimulating activities under the supervision of professionals.
Examples of centre-based services:
- Active Ageing Centre
- Day Rehabilitation Centre
- Day Care Centre
- Dementia Day Care Centre
- Hospice Day Care Centre
- Integrated Home and Day Care
Residential Care
Residential care caters to patients who need long-term or interim placement in view of their care needs.
Examples of residential care services:
- Voluntary Nursing Home
- Respite Care Nursing Home
- Inpatient Hospice
- Senior Group Home
- Sheltered Home
- Adult Disability Home
- Crisis Shelter
For more details on the various services available, you may refer to the Agency of Integrated Care’s website: https://www.aic.sg/care-services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the charges for these services? Is financial assistance available?
Subsidies are based on the household financial situation determined by means-testing. These subsidies only apply to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents.
Prior to the start of service, you will be contacted by the service providers to inform you of the charges. If you have difficulties with payments of the subsidised services, you may approach the relevant service providers or MSWs for advice. -
If I am keen to apply for the above services, what do I need to do?
You can approach AICarelink office for applications of services at the outpatient setting. You may also approach our MSW department for care discussions.
