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.
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. |
