ADDRESSING GAPS IN CAREGIVING SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY HOUSEHOLDS AFTER EXPERIENCING FALLS

NOTICE PAPER NO. 985  

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER 

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 04 AUGUST 2026 

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament 

Mr Alex Yeo 

MP for Potong Pasir 

Question No. 1671 

To ask 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. 

Answer 

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.