[POP Collect 2025] NHG’s AgeWell SG Frailty Programme: Be Fit, not Frail! (BFF)
Care Continuum
POP Collect
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
5 June 2025
To progressively roll out the Be Fit, not Frail!. The BFF programme is a comprehensive community frailty programme that supports healthy living and ageing.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 05 June 2025
Tags: Preventive Care, Community Health, Health Promotion, Care Continuum
About this Content
Aims
To progressively roll out the Be Fit, not Frail! (BFF) programme to Active Ageing Centre partners and to facilitate early detection and management of frailty.
Background
NHG's AgeWell SG Frailty Programme is aligned with the MOH's National Frailty Strategy Policy and the WHO's ICOPE framework.
Methods
Residents undergo screening for intrinsic capacity losses followed by personalized care plans and appropriate referrals.
Results
Through early detection and interventions, frailty can be prevented, reversed, or managed, even in its advanced stages.
Conclusion
The BFF programme is a comprehensive community frailty programme that supports healthy living and ageing.
Lessons Learnt
Improving knowledge on frailty and promoting proactive management of health are crucial.
Keywords
frailty, screening, health, management, community
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Active Ageing Centres, Health Promotion Board, Silver Generation Office |
Platform(s) | POP Collect |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Community Care, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Ng Wan Zhyi |
Project Member(s) | Et al. |
Connect with this contributor!
Ng Wan Zhyi - wan_zhyi_ng@nhg.com.sg