The centre is the first of its kind in the eldercare sector.
Mr. Hoong Yan Pui at the REACH-SLEC Active Ageing Centre @ Teck Whye Vista on the day of its official opening on Oct 11.
The centre, which is a collaboration between Reach Community Services and St Luke’s ElderCare , is the first of its kind in the eldercare sector. Speaking at the launch, DPM Gan said Singapore is one of the fastest-ageing countries in the world. By 2030, around“We want to set up facilities like this active ageing centre, so that we can continue to support you, but in running these services, the Government cannot do it alone,” he said.
Reach has expertise in active ageing, while SLEC has had 25 years of experience in offering seniors a range of care services, including dementia day care, maintenance day care and rehabilitation services.
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