In 2017, Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) piloted a frailty screening programme for seniors aged 55 and above. The screening assesses their balance, flexibility, power and cardio-respiratory endurance through physical tests. Questionnaires also evaluate their daily living activities, psycho-social risks and nutritional status.
Partnering Senior Activity Centres, Community Clubs and Resident Committees, we aim to screen 2,000 seniors by 2021.
Seniors found to be pre-frail will go through a four-month programme conducted by physiotherapists and dietitians from SKH. Through 16 sessions of group exercise and 6 nutrition classes, the programme aims to help these seniors improve their physical activity and nutrition levels.
Screening takes approximately one hour per person.
Get screened if you are:
- Aged 55 years or older
- Able to move independently (with or without walking aids)
Contact us to book a screening slot:
| Dates | Venue | Screening slots | Book a slot by calling | Booking deadline |
11, 14, 15 and 18 March 2019 | Pacific Activity Centre (Compassvale Ancilla) Blk 279C Sengkang East Avenue #01-541 Singapore 543279 | - 9am
- 9.30am
- 10am
- 10.30am
- 11am
- 11.30am
| Toi Tien Chen Tel: 6904-9965 | 4 Mar 2019 |
Contact us if you’re keen to bring this to your organisation/ Senior Activity Centre!
Please email ippts.enquiries@singhealth.com.sg.
