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​Introduction to Hospice Home Care

Patients with life-limiting illnesses, such as advanced dementia or cancer, and whose conditions are expected to get worse in weeks or months may choose to spend their days at home instead. In such cases, caregivers need help coping with the patient’s needs.

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​​​Services Provided​

Services include:​

Psychosocial Support

Help for people to recover from emotional and social trauma, such as caregivers and the seniors going through this difficult period.

Palliative Care

Medical and nursing care

Caregiver Training

​Teaching caregivers how to care for their loved ones, and the needs of a palliative care patient.

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How to Apply

A doc​tor must say that the patient is suffering from advanced and progressive disease.

Please approach the doctor at the hospital or polyclinic that your loved one visits for assistance to submit an online application for the service. Alternatively, you may visit a​n​​ AIC​ Link​​ near you for assistance on the application process.

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The service can cost between $100 and $150 per visit before means-testing. The amount varies based on your household’s income.

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You may also visit the online E-care locator​​​ to find service providers near you.​

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Need more help?

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Sat: 8:30 am - 4.00 pm

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