Family caregivers who may require additional financial resources to cope with the costs relating to caring for persons with dementia, the following are some information and resources available in Singapore.

Community Development Councils (CDCs)
There are 5 CDCs in Singapore to provide financial assistance. Please look for the one nearer your residing area.

Medifund
An endowment fund set up by the Government to help needy Singaporeans who are unable to pay for their medical expenses.

Primary Care Partnership Scheme
An affordable healthcare for needy elderly and disabled Singaporeans by Ministry of Health, such that such needy patients can receive subsidised treatment at General Practitioners and dental clinics near their homes.

Government Subsidy for Healthcare Services
Singapore Government provides financial assistance in the form of subsidies to the needy patients who need healthcare related services, through Means Testings framework.

Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE)
IDAPE is a government assistance scheme providing financial help to needy and disabled elderly Singaporeans, who are not eligible for ElderShield because of their age or pre-existing disabilities.

Caregiver Support Group

Our Caregiver Support Centre runs support groups in English, Mandarin and Malay.

Caregiver Support Group

Counselling

We provide counseling services and it is strictly private and confidential.

Counselling

Help Available

Provide a list of day care centres for people with dementia, helpline service and others.

Help Available

Dementia Helpline

6377 0700

Mondays to Fridays

9.00am - 6.00pm

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