Community Centre-based Care services for a Frailty-Friendly Community in Singapore

Thio Si Min, Tan Kok Heng Adrian

The Singapore Family Physician

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Community Centre-based Care services for a Frailty-Friendly Community in Singapore

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Author(s):

Thio Si Min, Tan Kok Heng Adrian

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The Singapore Family Physician Vol 44 No 5 - Nutrition as Medicine; Addressing Sarcopenia and Diabetes

Page(s):

34 - 39

Publication date:

1 October 2018

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

With an ageing population, the number of pre-frail and frail elderly in the community is on the increase. Favourable policies will encourage and enable elderly to continue to be engaged and cared for, with appropriate services in the community, for the community, and by the community. This article provides an overview of suitability of currently available community centre-based care services in Singapore based on the Clinical Frailty Scale, to work towards a frailty-friendly community. Keys to building a successful frailty-friendly community will also be discussed.