Care for the Elderly Foundation

30/10/2026

Thank you, ACDS and MINDS, for this valuable visit to Oaktree on supporting ageing adults with intellectual disability and their caregivers.

We are thankful for this meaningful opportunity to share perspectives and explore how we can better support our diverse community.

As Singapore's population ages, so too does the community of persons with intellectual disability. 💙

ACDS, Care for the Elderly Foundation (CEF) and MINDS recently came together for a visit to MINDS Oaktree @ Woodlands, a dedicated programme supporting ageing adults with intellectual disability.

With a growing need for age-appropriate care, meaningful activities and social interaction, the visit provided an opportunity for all three organisations to exchange ideas and explore how we can work together to better support this community and their caregivers.

Through collaboration, we hope to create more opportunities for individuals with intellectual disability to age with dignity, stay connected and continue leading fulfilling lives.

Together, we can build a more caring and inclusive community where no one is left behind. 💙

28/10/2026

✂️ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬

Fresh Cuts @ 570 is back!

At our last session in September, we were delighted to welcome seniors to Family Haven for an afternoon of fresh haircuts, warm conversations and heartfelt care, all made possible by our wonderful volunteer hairdressers.

Missed the last session? Join us for our next session this November!

📅 𝟑𝟎 𝐍𝐨𝐯 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐌𝐨𝐧)
🕑 𝟐𝐩𝐦 – 𝟒𝐩𝐦
📍 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝟓𝟕𝟎 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐨 𝐀𝐯𝐞 𝟑 #𝟎𝟏-𝟑𝟑𝟏𝟕 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟓𝟔𝟎𝟓𝟕𝟎
📞 𝟔𝟐𝟐𝟐 𝟐𝟓𝟒𝟕

Only 30 slots available. Scan the QR code on the poster to register, or click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=MaSKMHVZqkSs_Ka8km6qCz_Y6uJsmhBIq6Paruw3aEFUMVg4QUhaNDFUWU1YS01NUjFPTlAzRlg4Vi4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

Priority will be given to seniors aged 60 and above. Walk-ins are welcome!

Family Haven is the first community-based centre by Care for the Elderly Foundation. Family Haven provides programmes, activities and support that promote physical, social and emotional well-being, while providing respite and support for caregivers and families. Through meaningful engagement and stronger community connections, Family Haven aspires to be a place where generations come together and every family can find care, connection and a sense of belonging.

26/10/2026

💜 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a meaningful yet challenging journey, but no caregiver should have to navigate it alone.

Care for the Elderly Foundation (CEF) was truly heartened to support CPF Board's Mental Wellness Week through Understanding Dementia Together, a specially organised session for staff who are caregivers to persons living with dementia.

Our Assistant Clinical Director, Dr Tan Ching Wah, shared practical insights into understanding dementia and navigating caregiving challenges. CEF's nurses and social workers also joined the session, engaging participants in small-group discussions to exchange experiences, address concerns and explore ways to support caregiver wellbeing.

Because caring for caregivers is just as important as caring for their loved ones.

Our heartfelt thanks to CPF Board for this meaningful collaboration and for recognising the importance of supporting staff with caregiving responsibilities. Together, we can build a more caring and compassionate community for our elderly and those who care for them.

23/10/2026

𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐡!

𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑩𝒖𝒅𝒅𝒉𝒂 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈.

Now in its third year, the Aspirations of Medicine Buddha Assembly, co-organised by CEF and Aranya Sangha Dana Fellowship Limited 阿兰若护僧团, returned on 17 October. The Medicine Buddha’s Twelve Aspirations reflect a broad concern for relieving suffering and supporting wellbeing across different aspects of life. Drawing from this spirit, this year’s programme explored what it means to live and age well through Western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and spiritual perspectives.

This year, the three invited speakers brought that theme into conversations on the mind, body and spirit.

🧠 𝐃𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠, President of CEF and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, shared on Mindful Ageing, exploring how we can better understand the ageing process while strengthening our mental wellbeing, social connections and mindfulness as we grow older.

🌿 𝐃𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮, TCM Physician, explored the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective on yang sheng (养生), or nurturing life and health, sharing how balance and everyday habits can play a role in maintaining our wellbeing.

🙏 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐮, Co-Founder of Aranya Sangha Dana Fellowship and a board member of CEF, shared the spiritual perspective on wellbeing, reflecting on accepting the realities of ageing and mortality, and using mindfulness and Buddhist practice to find calm and steadiness during difficult moments.

For Family Haven, the morning marked another special milestone. ❤️ 120 members of our Family Haven community joined us for their very first outing, alongside guests from Aranya Sangha and members of the public. Seeing our seniors listening attentively, taking notes and laughing along with the speakers made this first outing especially meaningful.

We hope to create more opportunities like this that support our seniors’ overall wellbeing. With this annual programme, we hope more seniors will get to learn, connect and experience it for themselves in the years ahead.

19/10/2026

In May, Blue Lion Dharma Fun Club partnered CEF to bring generations together through an intergenerational activity at Family Haven, creating an opportunity for our elderly and younger participants to connect and share meaningful moments.

This time, Blue Lion Dharma Fun Club is bringing the community together in support of Aranya Sangha Dana Fellowship, one of CEF’s strategic partners, through their upcoming event "Blue Lion Carnival".

We are happy to share this meaningful initiative by friends who have journeyed alongside CEF in serving and connecting the community. Find out more about the event and how you can support the initiative below.

🦁✨ BLUE LION CARNIVAL IS HERE! ✨🦁

Join our little Blue Lion warriors for a special morning of child-led games, a hands-on ice cream workshop, performances and more — all in support of a good cause! 🎨🎭🍦

📅 Sunday, 15 November 2026
⏰ 9am – 1pm
📍 Pico Creative Centre (Pico Event Hall), 20 Kallang Avenue, Singapore 339411

It’s pay as you wish, with all proceeds going to our partners at Aranya Sangha Dana Fellowship 🤝

RSVP by 31 Oct👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfg8XHAYrTaZ8709pXqGb1kAqkKb3PVuZrBrZoVLKXvJxxkOA/viewform

We’d love to see you there!💛
And if you know a family who might enjoy the carnival, please feel free to pass this along.

P.S. 2027 enrolment for Blue Lion’s Sunday Dharma classes is now open: https://tinyurl.com/BLDFC2027interest

16/10/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞?

For bedbound seniors, falling ill can mean facing a barrier most of us don’t: they may not be able to leave home to access even basic healthcare.

🏠 At CEF, we bring medical, nursing, personal and end-of-life care directly to their homes, so they can continue receiving the care and support they need, right where they are.

If you believe no senior should miss out on care simply because they can’t leave home, your CDC or SG60 vouchers can make a meaningful difference.

Every voucher donation adds to the resources available to reach more bedbound seniors and provide care and support that better meet their needs at home.

🎟️ Support us by donating your CDC or SG60 vouchers here:
https://kampungspirit.gov.sg/request/cmuod5sd9000o5y01srg3s9bp

↪️ You can also help by sharing this post, so more support can reach the seniors we serve.

12/10/2026

𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒂𝒚: 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 💚

When was the last time you checked in on someone?

🏠 Last Friday, our Family Haven team joined Cheng San Cherry Residents’ Network in going door-to-door to check in on residents’ wellbeing and distribute care packs, as part of the World Mental Health Day effort that saw 19,000 care packs distributed to residents across Cheng San.

This meaningful opportunity allowed us to mark World Mental Health Day not just in words, but through action: by showing up, listening and making space for genuine human connection. We were grateful to be part of an initiative that brought the spirit of the day to life through these simple but meaningful moments of care.

We hope that this spirit continues beyond World Mental Health Day, in the small ways we show up, listen, and look out for one another every day.

01/10/2026

𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝑲𝒐𝒑𝒊 ☕

Sometimes, a meaningful day begins with something simple - being able to 𝑙𝑎 𝑘𝑜𝑝𝑖 with a friend at a place where you know you belong.

These are the moments that make Family Haven special. Family Haven is CEF’s first community-based centre in Ang Mo Kio - a welcoming space where our elderly can find companionship, stay connected, and have care and support within reach.

October is recognised as Seniors’ or Elderly Awareness Month. This month, we invite you to turn awareness into action by helping us grow this haven for our elderly.

Family Haven is a non-funded centre and relies on the generosity of donors and the community to sustain and grow its programmes and services.

𝑨 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕. 𝑨 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑. 𝑨 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈.

Will you help us build this haven?

❤️ Give a gift of care and support today:
https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/helpbuildourhavenforelderly

Every gift, big or small, helps our elderly feel cared for, connected and supported in the community, while giving their caregivers much-needed respite and support along the care journey.

25/09/2026

🏮 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 🏮

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of reunion and love. For families on a caregiving journey, the greatest comfort is knowing that they are not alone.

Solehin is a bedbound adult with Down Syndrome who requires extensive daily care and support. Solehin is cared for at home by his elderly mother and a close family friend. Spending more than a decade helping to care for Solehin, the family friend has become an integral part of the family's support system. In recent years, there is a gradual decline in the key caregiver’s physical strength as he manages ongoing medical issues.

Social workers from CEF initiated a celebration to acknowledge the dedication of both caregivers and to remind the family that they are not alone. The team prepared gifts for Solehin and his mum, along with his favourite meal and photo taking for keepsake. These personalised acts made the day feel special, especially when such moments are truly meaningful for families facing complex caregiving and health challenges.

🏮 This Mid-Autumn Festival, support caregivers and patients with special needs: https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/no-caregiver-should-walk-alone-cef