There is no one to look after my parent/relative as I am working. Where can I admit him/her?

There are various care options available:

a) Day Care Centre for the Elderly

• Looks after your parent/relative in the day while you work

b) Sheltered Home

• Ambulant and able to take care of himself/herself (aged 60 and above).

• You can approach the sheltered home directly to apply for your parent/relative's admission and enquire about the monthly charges.

c) Nursing Home

• Semi or non-ambulant and dependent in self-care or needs nursing care.

• Nursing homes are under the purview of the Ministry of Health and placements in subsidized nursing homes run by voluntary welfare organizations are done through the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC).

Application is to be made through the Medical Social Workers of the hospital/polyclinic where person is receiving follow-up medical treatment.