Provides care during the day for seniors who needs supervision.
Introduction
Day care centres help seniors with care needs to stay active through activities and physical therapy, within a centre-based environment. Their full-day programme supports the caregivers of these seniors who may be working or need respite from caregiving.
Selected centres also provide care support for seniors living with dementia.
Who is this service for
Day care is a good option to consider if your loved one:
- Needs supervision during the day while you are at work
- Has care needs
Services provided
Standard care services at day care centres include:
- Meals (eg lunch and tea break)
- Basic nursing and health services (eg vital sign monitoring)
- Help with daily personal care
- Social and recreational activities, e.g. fun activities like art and craft, music, and games
- Maintenance exercise programmes to maintain your loved one’s strength and mobility
- Caregiver support activities, e.g. support groups, talks and demonstrations on how to care for seniors with different needs
Centres providing dementia day care for seniors living with mild to advanced dementia also include:
- Group and personalised activities to slow down the loss of your loved one’s physical and mental abilities
- Help with daily living activities and personal care
These services are offered on weekdays, but some centres also provide weekend support.
To find day care providers near you, visit SupportGoWhere.
Cost
The cost, before any government subsidies, is:
- Day care: starts from $55 per session
- Dementia day care: starts from $63 per session.
Transport to and from the centre and home is available, at an additional cost.
To qualify for government 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 to your day care service provider, or 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.
