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Ministry of Health
Parliamentary QA

EARLY INTERVENTION FOR SENIORS AT RISK OF SOCIAL ISOLATION OUTSIDE ACTIVE AGEING CENTRES AND FORMAL CARE SERVICES

8 October 2026

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1398

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 7 OCTOBER 2026


Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Gabriel Lam

MP for Sembawang GRC


Question No. 2200

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health what more can be done to provide early intervention for seniors at-risk of social isolation, who are neither regularly engaged by an Active Ageing Centre nor receiving formal community care services, when their health or mobility deteriorates.

 

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1430

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 13 OCTOBER 2026


Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Gabriel Lam

MP for Sembawang GRC


Question No. 2230

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health what specific protocols and door-to-door outreach mechanisms are used to identify and engage isolated male seniors living in 1- and 2-room flats who do not respond to standard community programming in the Active Ageing Centres.


Answer

1         The question raised by the Member on seniors at risk of social isolation will also address a similar question raised by the same Member for a subsequent sitting.

2        The Government will implement national policies and programmes, such as Age Well SG and outreach by the Silver Generation Office, while the community provides the social support network for at-risk seniors through its services and volunteer network, to help at-risk seniors stay connected and healthy. For instance, community befrienders from Active Ageing Centres (AACs) visit such seniors at least once a month, and encourage them to head out of their homes for activities. These include meals in the community and active ageing programmes at AACs, which also conduct activities such as music, games, and sports that align with the interests of male seniors.

3        But ultimately, families and individuals have to do their part and agree to receive support and help. Members of the public can also play a role by contacting the Agency for Integrated Care Hotline if they encounter a senior who may need help.