St Luke's ElderCare

13/10/2026

“Tending to gardens and lives entails hard work and work from the heart – as well as a fine balance between purposeful activity and contemplative anticipation," shared Adj A/Prof (Dr) Kenny Tan, CEO of SLEC.

In his commentary for The Straits Times, Dr Kenny draws parallels between gardening and elder care, reflecting on how we can create the right conditions for elders to age well.

Just as every plant needs the right conditions to flourish, every elder has unique needs, aspirations and rhythms of life. By creating meaningful spaces and embracing the different seasons of ageing, we can nurture each elder’s potential to grow and thrive.

At SLEC Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Nee Soon East, this spirit comes to life through the Garden Club, where our active agers have transformed discarded items into a vibrant community garden, finding joy in their passions while contributing to and connecting with the community.

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Preparing the soil is hard and bespoke work for plants to thrive. So it is for our elders. Read more at straitstimes.com.

11/10/2026

Disneyland in Yishun? 🏰✨

Tucked between HDB blocks in Nee Soon is a little community garden filled with surprises, from Disney-inspired displays and a miniature fish pond to handmade replicas of Singapore's iconic landmarks, including Changi Airport, Singapore Flyer and the Merlion!

Behind these creations are five active agers from the Garden Club at SLEC Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Nee Soon East, who have turned their passion for gardening and crafting with recycled materials into something they're proud to share with the neighbourhood.

But beyond the colourful displays, the garden has also become a place for friendships and connection.

“I can find something useful to do here instead of staying at home,” shared Garden Club member Mr Clifford Leung, 70. “People come by to greet and talk to me, and kids call me ‘uncle’. At least I feel visible now.”

Click to read more about the active agers bringing this garden to life! 🌻

When enough pre-loved items donated by residents accumulate, the garden gets a makeover and new theme. Read more at straitstimes.com.

02/10/2026

We’re a month into the SLEC Miles of Smiles 2026 Challenge, and more than 2,400 people have already joined us, helping to raise over $330,000 for our elders!

Thank you for your incredible support so far. Whether you’re squeezing in a walk after work, clocking miles on your weekend ride, or getting your friends together, every bit of movement counts.

Beyond the miles, by getting active, you’re also advocating for active ageing and supporting our elders to age with joy and purpose.

The challenge runs until 30 November 2026, so there’s still time to get moving. Let’s keep the momentum going, together as one community! ✨

Sign up here: https://milesofsmiles.slec.org.sg/

01/10/2026

“HR is not just about policies and processes. It is about the whole person: people with names, stories, aspirations and struggles that are often unseen,” shared Jared Tay, Director, HR, SLEC.

This people-centred approach shapes how we support, develop and recognise our team members throughout their journey with us.

We are honoured to have our efforts recognised by the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), a leading HR professional body in Singapore. At the 19th HR Awards hosted by SHRI, we received six awards, including two Special Awards in the Non-Profit category!

🏅 Four Excellence Awards:
• Excellence in People Development (Gold)
• Excellence in Employee Well-Being (Silver)
• Excellence in Workplace Culture (Silver)
• Excellence in Rewards and Recognition (Bronze)

🏆 Two Special Awards
• Best CEO (Non-Profit)
• Best HR Leader (Non-Profit)

These recognitions reaffirm our belief that people are at the heart of SLEC. By supporting and developing our team, we are building people for care and building care for people.

Congratulations to St Luke's Hospital - SLH on the well-deserved recognition as well!

Want to join our SLEC family? Find out more at https://www.careers-page.com/slec-org

29/09/2026

Were you able to debunk these myths? 🤔

Caring for our elders goes beyond supporting their physical well-being. It’s also about understanding the memories that shape who they are.

That’s why we’re reimagining dementia care through memory-centred care.

We create new memories of joy, care for memories in the present, and celebrate memories that honour the past. By putting memories at the heart of care, we hope to create more meaningful moments and brighter days for our elders.

Stay tuned as we share more about memory-centred care and what this looks like in practice at SLEC.

28/09/2026

Introducing our SLEC Miles of Smiles 2026 Challenge Pack! 👟

Inside, you’ll find everything you need to get moving, including an exclusive challenge tee and bag, towel, sunblock and more.

From now until 30 November, walk, run or hike 100km, or cycle 300km. Every kilometre brings us closer to a shared goal: creating, caring for and celebrating meaningful memories with our elders, so that every stage of life can be filled with meaning and joy.

Sign up here: https://milesofsmiles.slec.org.sg/

28/09/2026

🚨 Breaking News!

We’re only two weeks into the SLEC Miles of Smiles 2026 Challenge, and more than 1,800 people have already joined us, helping to raise over $290,000 for our elders!

Thank you for your incredible support so far. Whether you’re squeezing in a walk after work, clocking miles on your weekend ride, or getting your friends together, every bit of movement counts.

Beyond the miles, by getting active, you’re also advocating for active ageing and supporting our elders to age with joy and purpose.

The challenge runs until 30 November 2026, so there’s still time to get moving. Let’s keep the momentum going, together as one community! ✨

Sign up at the link in bio.

25/09/2026

Impact isn’t only measured in the numbers we’ve managed to achieve. It can also look like a new passion ignited, a first step after a fall and an old dream fulfilled.

Last year, we had the privilege of journeying alongside 28,000 elders, supporting different needs and aspirations across active ageing, day care, rehabilitation, home care and residential care.

Every milestone is made possible by our dedicated team members, volunteers and partners who continue to show up for our elders, supporting them to age with dignity, purpose and joy.

🔗Read more stories in our Annual Report:https://www.slec.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SLEC-Annual-Report-2025-2026.pdf

24/09/2026

We introduced a new craft to our elders and they’ve been rolling with it since!

This is the Whirls of Joy Club at SLEC Senior Care Centre @ Sumang! Founded in 2025, it teaches our elders paper quilling: the art of coiling paper around quilling needles. After mastering simple patterns and have since rolled their way to more intricate creations of flowers, animals and fruit.

One year on from the club’s creation, their dedication to the craft has halved the time required to complete each artwork! Today, their art is proudly displayed on the centre’s walls as a reminder of what our elders can achieve when given the time, space and opportunities to keep learning in their golden years!

18/09/2026

For Steve Chan, rehabilitation began with one hope: to walk again.

After a spinal injury affected his mobility, Steve began working alongside physiotherapist Alexander Chang at SLEC Day Rehabilitation Centre @ Bukit Batok Central to regain strength and return to the moments that mattered to him.

With the support of robotics, he took his first steps at home just two months later. But Steve’s determination did not stop there. Soon after, he achieved another goal, climbing the steps into his parents’ home.

Today, Steve not only walks up the two steps to his parents’ home independently, but has also set his sights on regaining his strength to travel the world!

At SLEC, physiotherapists like Alexander combine their expertise with advanced rehabilitation technology and regular physiotherapy to support elders towards their personal goals, whether it is walking around the neighbourhood, or looking forward to where their next steps might take them.

Find out more about our Day Rehabilitation services here: https://www.slec.org.sg/our-services/centre-based-services/day-rehabilitation/