Introduction to Active Ageing Centres/Active Ageing Centres (Care)
An Active Ageing Centre (AAC) is a drop-in social recreational centre that extends support to seniors living nearby in the community. It is a go-to point for seniors to have the opportunity to build strong social connections, take part in recreational activities, and contribute to the community as they wish.
An Active Ageing Centre (Care), or AAC (Care), provides AAC services and additional care services, such as day care and community rehabilitation, in separate facilities nearby.
Who is this service for?
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 60 and above, regardless of housing types and socio-economic status.
Services Provided
AACs provide a suite of services which include Active Ageing activities to keep seniors engaged within the community; Befriending services for vulnerable seniors who require additional social support; and can make referrals for Care services when required.
Centres also welcome seniors who would like to volunteer at the centre, such as helping out with centre activities, visiting lonely seniors or running errands for seniors.
Active Ageing Programmes
- Provide and promote a variety of activities such as karaoke, arts & craft, cooking and exercise programmes
Befriending & Buddying
- Provide social support to seniors through house visits and phone calls
Information and Referral to Care services
- Provide information on schemes, grants and support
- Raise referrals to appropriate services
Management of Emergency Alert Response Calls
How to Apply
Please search for the centre closest to you on our E-care Locator.