2. Blk 96, Day Activity Centre:
A place for the senior citizens to interact and rest for the day.

3. Blk 98, Neighbourhood Link:
A place for residents, volunteers and our full time staff to interact and work with each other for a better life.

Blk 97, Home for the Aged:

A residential home to the needy old folks.

Application for admission to Home

Applications for admission are made by the welfare officers of MCYS or CDC, by the hospitals’ medical social workers or by the family members of the applicant. The Executive Committee would process these applications.

Eligibility Criteria

Home Residents
• At least 60 years old and above
• Singapore citizens or permanent residents
• Recipients of Public Assistance Allowances
• Free from infectious diseases
• Mentally sound and ambulant
• Fit for communal living

Respite Care Service
• At least 60 years old and above
• Singapore citizens or permanent residents
• Free from infectious diseases
• Mentally sound and ambulant
• Fit for communal living

Fees for Respite Care:

Service charges: S$500 per month
Laundry fees: S$40 per month
Refundable deposit: S$2000

Those with financial difficulties may apply for government subsidies, based on case by case basis.

The Day Activity Centre was set up in 2002 under the management of The Geylang East Home For The Aged.

Our Services

A full day’s programme filled with meaningful activities, such as exercising, singing, art & craft, etc. There will be plenty of opportunities to interact and meet new friends. We also provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and an afternoon tea break. Resting session is also included.

Admission Criteria

Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 60 years old and above who require supervision during the day while their family members are at work.

Operating Hours

Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 6.30 pm
Saturday 7.30 am to 1.30 pm
Sunday & Public Holiday Closed

Transportation

Transportation within Geylang East and MacPherson Estate is provided at S$80 per month. S$120 per month for other areas

Fees:

Usage Monday to Friday: S$80 per week or S$300 per month
Usage Monday to Saturday: $320 per month
All fees are to be paid on the 1st day of every week/month.
Fees are of fixed rate and non-refundable.

Deposit:

S$500 refundable upon discharge.

Blk 98, Neighbourhood Link :

Geylang East Home For The Aged’s Senior Citizens Recreation Centre / Neighbourhood Centre

The Senior Citizens Recreation Centre was formed in 1986 under the management of the Geylang East Home For The Aged. The objective of the Centre is to provide a convenient place where the senior citizens in the community and the home residents can mingle around and take part in more meaningful activities organized by the Centre.

As years go on, the Centre has extended its community service to provide activities for all age groups such as play group classes, karaoke, choir group and folk dance courses for adults and senior citizens as well.
To reflect this change, the Senior Citizens Recreation Centre was renamed to “Neighbourhood Centre” in 1995.

With the approval from MCYS, it was converted to a Neighbourhood Link in April 2005.

Activities / Courses

For a list of courses and activities available, click here.

Community Meals Programme

Needy residents continue to receive free meals from Monday to Saturday in our Centre.

Geylang East Befriender Service
The Geylang East Befriender Service was formed in 1992 under the auspices of the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS), Geylang East Home of the Aged and its Geylang East Senior Citizens Recreation Centre/ Neighbourhood Centre.

Volunteers i.e Befrienders conduct monthly visits to understand the needs of various families who have come under the notice of the MCYS. Besides needy cases referred to us by MCYS, volunteers also keep a lookout for senior citizens around the area who might be encountering difficulties but do not know who to turn to.

Other than providing free meals and provisions for day-to-day living, Befrienders also assist or give advice to resolve various problems faced by the Befriendees, e.g. arranging for donation of wheelchairs, accompanying a senior citizen to hospital for treatment of cancer, fumigation of beds after the discovery of bedbugs and negotiating with HDB to move a handicapped tenant to a unit with lift landing.

During visits to Befriendees, volunteers enquire about their general well being and lend a sympathetic ear to any problems that they might face. The cleanliness and hygiene of the flats are also observed. All these are then noted down in a file for systematic follow-up actions. Befriendees are also encouraged to drop by at the Neighbourhood Centre at any time to mingle around with the staff and residents or to take advantage of the facilities provided e.g. reading of newspapers.

The Befriender Service, with around 30 volunteers, currently takes care of 58 households.