Addressing Gaps in Caregiving Support for Elderly Households After Experiencing Falls

Mr Alex Yeo asked the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether there is currently any support for elderly households with no family caregiving support when a senior suffers a fall but is not hospitalised, or when the spouse-caregiver is also incapacitated; and (b) if not, whether the Ministry will consider introducing subsidised short-term caregiving and home-based rehabilitation support beyond current post-discharge limits, including for community-referred households.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Subsidised rehabilitation services are available at Senior Care Centres or through Home Therapy for those who are home-bound. Those who require custodial support can access subsidised enhanced Home Personal Care services. Seniors or their caregivers can contact the Agency for Integrated Care, who will assess which service best meets the household's needs.