Help with personal care activities at home.
Introduction
Home Personal Care (HPC) provides help with daily or personal care activities at home.
Who is this service for
This service is for seniors who need help with daily personal care tasks because they are unable to do it themselves, do not have a caregiver, or if their caregivers need support or a break.
Services provided
Trained care professionals will visit your home to:
- Conduct activities that help with mental stimulation
- Carry out simple maintenance exercises prescribed by a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist
- Assist with medication
- Provide elder-sitting and respite care to give caregivers a short break
- Assist with daily living activities, e.g. laundry, light housekeeping, and self-care activities such as
To find HPC service providers near you, visit SupportGoWhere.
Note:
- If your loved one needs more intensive care or short-term support, you may consider Home-Based Respite Care (HBRC).
- You might also like to consider the Household Services Scheme if you need occasional part-time help.
Cost
The cost starts from $25 per hour, before any government subsidies.
To qualify for subsidies, your loved one will need to be a Singapore Citizen or PR. Subsidies are also means-tested (i.e. there is an income criteria).
Click here to find out more about means-testing.
You can also talk a medical social worker at the hospital or polyclinic if you need help with the fees.
How to apply
Talk to your doctor at the hospital or polyclinic. They can help submit the application online.
You can also visit an AIC Link to get help with the application.
