CareConnect@SLH:
Resource for care givers at St. Luke’s Hospital
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Monday to Thursday :
Friday :
Saturday :
Sunday & Public Holiday : |
- 8:30am to 5:45pm
- 8:30am to 5:30pm
- 8:30am to 1:00pm
- Closed |
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Contact: 6563-2281 (ext. 213) or
email careconnect@slh.org.sg
for details. |
Located at the reception lobby of St. Luke’s
Hospital (SLH), CareConnect@SLH
began in January 2007 as a one-stop resource centre
on caregiving to the elderly. This service complements
SLH’s inpatient and outpatient services.
Who is it for?
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Caregivers of the elderly |
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Seniors who require community support, while
residing at home |
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Seniors poised for graceful and successful
aging |
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Professionals working with seniors |
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Volunteers who assist seniors within the
community |
Visitors may obtain information and general advice
relating to:
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Issues of caregiving |
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Preventive health strategies |
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Illness and disease management for the elderly
(e.g. stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure,
mental health) |
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Community support services (e.g. daycare
centres, day rehabilitation centres and other
support services) |
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Equipment and activities of daily living
aids |
Caregivers with questions on the above have addressed
their concerns at CareConnect@SLH
and were better prepared for their roles in caregiving.
Caregivers Support Programme 2010
(Caregivers Trainng Grant is available for participants)
To equip caregivers for the elderly with caregiving knowledge and skills to better care for their loved ones and themselves.
Topics for the 4 sessions (conducted in English)
10 July 2010, Saturday
2 – 4 pm |
Use of Mobility Aids and Falls Prevention At Home and In Community
(Focusing on the use of mobility aids and safety measures to adopt for falls prevention at home and in community) |
14 Aug 2010
Saturday
2 – 4 pm
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Nutrition for the Elderly
(Focusing on the importance of nutrition and the disease relationship/ maintaining a healthy diet in the elderly) |
18 Sept 2010 Saturday
2 – 4 pm
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Skin Care and Medications for the Elderly
(Focusing on the importance of grooming, hygiene, skin care for the elderly and prevention of pressure sores; managing and organizing medications at home, the benefits and side effects of medications) |
9 Oct 2010 Saturday
2 – 4 pm
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Utilizing Community Resources and Support in Caregiving
(Focusing on the importance of self-care, maid supervision and knowledge of community resources available) |
Who should attend?
Family members and helpers who are taking care of senior or person with disability (eg. stroke).
Venue:
St Luke’s Hospital
2 Bukit Batok Street 11
Conference Room (level 2)
Singapore 659674
Class Size: 15 per session
Course Duration: 2 hours
Course Fee: $50 per session but FREE for those eligible for full subsidy from the Caregivers Training Grant (CTG)
Who can qualify for Caregivers Training Grant?
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a caregiver looking after Person with Disability (PWD) or senior (age 65 and above) who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; |
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Complete the pre-approved training course and receive the Certificate of attendance |
The Caregivers Training Grant provides up to $200 per financial year for caregivers of a PWD or Senior
(For more information on Caregivers Training Grant and application form, please click here!)
For details and registration, you may contact us at (Tel) 6563-2281 (ext.213); (Fax) 6564-9557 or (E-mail) careconnect@slh.org.sg. Please click here for details and registration form.
Continuing Education Programme for Healthcare Professionals
St Luke’s Hospital is actively involved in training healthcare professionals. We conduct monthly Continuing Medical Education for doctors working around our vicinity. Training is also provided for doctors pursuing the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine and the Masters in Family Medicine. We are also committed to conducting medical research to improve the care of our patients.
Please refer to the Calendar of Events for the dates, time and venue of Continuing Medical Education. For more information, please contact us at Tel: 6563 2281 ext 279. |
