Community Centre-based Care services for a Frailty-Friendly Community in Singapore
- Author:
Si Min Thio
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Accessibility;
Comprehensive Community Health;
Coordinated Care;
Integrated Care;
Multidisciplinary
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2018;44(5):34-39
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
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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.
