Healthcare 101: Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund
The Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) assists Singaporean elderly with ageing in the community by providing holistic support to caregivers. This support comes in the form of subsidies to offset costs of home healthcare items and assistive devices. SMF subsidies available For elderly living at home, here is more information about SMF subsidies for […]
Healthcare 101: Health screening services for elderly in Singapore and the subsidies available
It is advisable for elderly to undergo regular health screening to ensure their overall well-being! There are various subsidy schemes by the government to provide financial support for elderly health screen. Recommended Health Screening for Elderly Recommended for To screen for Screening test Screening frequency Individuals aged 50 yrs and above Colorectal cancer Faecal […]
Medical Finance 101: Using CPF for medical bills
Central Provident Fund (CPF) CPF is a compulsory savings plan for working Singaporeans and permanent residents. Funds in the CPF are allocated into different accounts: Ordinary Account (OA) Special Account (SA) Retirement Account (RA) MediSave MediSave MediSave is a savings scheme where Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) automatically set aside a part of their […]
10 Tools & Care Options to use MediSave Payouts for
What is MediSave Care? This is long-term care scheme allows Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents aged 30 and above who are severely disabled to make monthly cash withdrawals of up to a total of $200 per month from their own and/or their spouse’s MediSave Accounts for their long-term care needs. For more information about eligibility […]
A Step-by-Step Guide: Caring for Handicapped Elderly at Home
Although Singaporeans are living longer, those aged 60 and above are likely to spend 3 to 8 years with some form of handicap or disability. Physical disabilities make up half of the disability group. The other half consists of sensory (hearing and visual disabilities) and intellectual disabilities. Our loved ones may suffer from some form […]
Financial Support for Elderly Care in Singapore
Over an extended period of time, long-term care can become costly. Fortunately, there are subsidies available in Singapore that can help lighten the financial load of some medical costs. Read on to find out about the following financial support options in Singapore: Intermediate and long-term care (ILTC) services Home Caregiving Grant (HCG) ElderShield or CareShield […]
Caring for the Elderly
“Taking care of an elderly is exactly the same as taking care of an infant.” – Founder of Medical Assistance4u It is important to understand how to take care of the elderly, both at home and when they leave the house. By taking the time to understand their needs and the tools available in the […]
How to Take Care of Bedbound Elderly?
A caregiver is someone who gives care to people who need help taking care of themselves. These people include elderly, children and disabled patients. Caregivers can be health professionals, social workers, friends and family members. Being a caregiver for a loved one who is bedbound allows the patient to heal and rest in the comfort […]