Bringing our Active Ageing Programmes to Nearby Doorsteps by Close Collaborate with the Resident’s Committees
Care Continuum
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2023
To bring active aging programs closer to seniors by collaborating with local Resident’s Committees and community spaces. The initiative improved senior participation in active aging programs and facilitated cross-community engagement.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Day Care, Rehabilitative Care
About this Content
Aims
To bring active aging programs closer to seniors by collaborating with local Resident’s Committees and community spaces
Background
Seniors living far from the center have difficulty accessing healthcare and wellness programs.
Methods
Collaborating with Whampoa South Resident’s Network to organize programs in local spaces, such as the Senior Care Corner
Results
Engaged 600 seniors, implemented 5 active aging programs, and connected 142 new seniors in the community
Conclusion
The initiative improved senior participation in active aging programs and facilitated cross-community engagement
Lessons Learnt
Engaging local networks for healthcare and wellness programs creates a more accessible and sustainable model
Keywords
Active Aging, Collaboration, Senior Programs, Community Support, Senior Health
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Anita You, Lily Han |
Project Member(s) | Cheow Hui Xin |
Connect with this contributor!
Cheow Hui Xin - huixin_cheow@kwsh.org.sg