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Take Charge of Your Wellbeing

Be empowered to improve physical and cognitive wellbeing.

Kindly note that all listings indicate minimum mobility status (e.g. an activity suitable for someone who is bedbound will also be suitable for a wheelchair user).

Seeking activity ideas? Check out this link to explore activity toolkits produced by AIC!

For a compilation of resources (including activity booklets) to support persons living with dementia and their caregivers, please visit this page.

Activities and Workshops

 

Aphasia Virtual Choir

Conducted by music therapist volunteers, Aphasia SG Choir is a therapeutic platform for people with communication impairments to practise their verbal output through the medium of music, rhythm and singing. To find out more, email aphasiasg@gmail.com or contact 9781 3531.

Target Audience: Public (Persons with Aphasia and their Caregivers)
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (i.e. not able to walk/minimal walking)
Language: English

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Aphasia SG

Balik Kampung [Part of Health Promotion Board’s Live Well Age Well]

Bring back the kampung spirit and recall fond memories of playing five-stones and other fun activities through the Health Promotion Board’s series of Balik Kampung workshops. Through these workshops, participants can also learn more about mental well-being and dementia.

Target Audience: Public (Seniors)
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (i.e. not able to walk/minimal walking)
Language: English/Chinese/Malay

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Health Promotion Board

Chit Chat Café

Organised by speech and language therapist volunteers, Chit Chat Cafe by Aphasia SG is the only supported conversational group for Persons with Aphasia (PWA) and their caregivers in Singapore. It is a safe space for PWA to practise their speech while increasing their opportunities to forge new friendships“ at monthly “pop-up” sessions.

Target Audience: Public (Persons with Aphasia and their Caregivers)
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (i.e. not able to walk/minimal walking)
Language: English/Chinese

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Aphasia SG

Eat, Drink, Shop Healthy Challenge

The Health Promotion Board’s Eat, Drink, Shop Healthy Challenge aims to encourage individuals to make healthier choices when purchasing healthier meals, drinks, desserts, or groceries. With every qualifying item purchased, participants will be able to earn digital stamps and Healthpoints which can be redeemed for rewards thereafter.

Target Audience: Public
Language: English

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Health Promotion Board

HPB - Healthy Me, Healthy Years

Healthy Me, Healthy Years [Part of Health Promotion Board’s Live Well Age Well]

Sign up for the Health Promotion Board’s Healthy Me, Healthy Years to learn simple tips to stay healthy through fun-filled interactive workshops. Pick up tips for a healthier lifestyle with experts on hand to answer questions.

Target Audience: Public (Seniors)
Language: English/Chinese/Malay

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Health Promotion Board

HPB - Healthier SG Screening

Healthier SG Screening – National Health Screening Programme

Healthier SG Screening is the national screening programme by the Health Promotion Board that offers Singapore Citizens health screening subsidies to encourage regular health screening and follow-up.

Eligible Singapore Citizens who are enrolled with Healthier SG will enjoy special subsidies for Healthier SG Screening at their enrolled Healthier SG clinic.

Target Audience: Public

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Health Promotion Board

Project Silver Screen [Part of Health Promotion Board’s Live Well Age Well]

Project Silver Screen is a nation-wide functional screening programme by the Health Promotion Board for seniors aged 60 and above (Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents). For $5 or less, seniors can find out if their eyes, ears and mouth are in good health at a screening event near them.

Target Audience: Public (Seniors)

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Health Promotion Board

Skill UP

Skill UP is a programme by Yishun Health that introduces simple lifestyle practices to incorporate in your daily life for a healthier you! The series of interactive activities and sharing sessions will equip you with essential skills and knowledge, and kickstart your journey to good health.

Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (i.e. not able to walk/minimal walking)
Language: English

Find out more here (Choose the “Skill UP” tab).

Photo credit: Yishun Health

 
Toolkits and Resources

Activity Resources from DementiaHub.SG

Visit Singapore’s first one-stop resource portal by Dementia Singapore that houses the most relevant, comprehensive and up-to-date information on dementia, including activities suitable for persons living with dementia. This knowledge hub serves as a key touchpoint for members of the community and corporations, persons living with dementia, caregivers and care professionals.

Target Audience: Public (Persons Living with Dementia and their Caregivers) and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Dementia Singapore

MindSG

Explore a suite of self-care tools and resources by the Health Promotion Board, thoughtfully curated to help individuals in understanding and laking care of their mental health, while also offering support for their loved ones.

Target Audience: Public
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Health Promotion Board

 
Videos and Podcast

“Connect With Me!” Dementia Caregiver Training Videos

The “Connect with Me!” Dementia caregiver training video playlist by St Luke’s Hospital is a free collection of 31 videos featuring a variety of activities that caregivers can use to engage with their loved ones living with different stages of dementia at home.

Target Audience: Public (Persons Living with Dementia and their Caregivers) and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English

Find out more here.

Photo credit: St Luke’s Hospital

Practice of Mindfulness Videos

Bring the practice of mindfulness into your daily life with these guided meditation recordings by Brahm Centre. Ranging from 10 to 45 minutes, sitting practices can be used almost anywhere and lying down practices can be done on a comfortable flat surface (e.g. a bed, yoga mat).

Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English/Chinese

Find out more below

Photo credit: Brahm Centre

Stronger For Longer Podcast

This is a series from VintageRadio.sg on Sarcopenia which is described as the loss of muscle mass, strength and function as we age. In this series, join Brian Richmond as he speaks with Gerontologists, Nutritionists and Physiotherapists on what can be best done to remain stronger for longer, essentially extending one’s health-span.

Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English

Find out more here.

Photo credit: VintageRadioSG

10-min Body Scan (Lying Down) Mindfulness Practice

Be soothed by this 10-minute mindfulness body scan practice by Brahm Centre, designed to help relax and gain awareness of the body.

Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Brahm Centre

   
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