Home Therapy
Providing physiotherapy and occupational therapy services to help homebound adults and seniors improve their functional abilities and re-integrate into the community.
Supporting Independence with Therapy Intervention
We provide a range of home and community-based services to meet the diverse needs of seniors to support ageing in community. Home therapy interventions allow seniors to regain their mobility, so that they can continue to live safely and independently at home and in the community.
Our qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists will work with individuals and their caregivers to recommend a customised intervention plan based on their personal goals.
Occupational Therapy at TOUCH
We help seniors restore their ability to function independently by:
- Training them in activities of daily living skills, so they can once again manage their own basic physical needs, including eating and grooming
- Training them in cognitive strategies to cope with the demands of performing daily activities safely
- Recommending home modifications to improve safety and accessibility
- Prescribing assistive devices and/or powered mobility aids if necessary
Our occupational therapists will also train caregivers so that they can better support their charges.
Physiotherapy at TOUCH
For seniors affected by injury, medical conditions, or disability, we aim to restore their mobility and physical function by:
- Providing treatment that may include gait retraining and manual therapy
- Prescribing exercise plans, pain management strategies, medication, and ambulatory aids
As with occupational therapy, our physiotherapists will also train caregivers so they can provide better support for their charges.
Who It’s For
Our Home Therapy service is only available to seniors residing near TOUCH Home Care centres in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Sin Ming, Yishun, Toa Payoh, Whampoa, Bendemeer, Potong Pasir, Jurong, Boon Lay.
For service providers in other parts of Singapore, visit the Home Therapy page on the SupportGoWhere portal.
Individuals must meet these requirements:
- Assessed to require home therapy
- This assessment must be done by a therapist registered with the Allied Health Professions Council, an advanced practice nurse, or a medical doctor
- Not eligible to receive therapy at an outpatient rehabilitation centre or community hospital
- Has potential to improve through home rehabilitation
How to Apply
You may do one of the following:
- Approach a doctor at a hospital or polyclinic to submit an online application for you
- Contact the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) at 1800 650 6060 or email enquiries@aic.sg
- Visit the AIC Link branch nearest to you
What You Can Expect
Costs
Our service support team will contact you to inform you of the charges. Subsidies may be available. Means testing will determine your eligibility and the level of subsidy. The means test is based on household income per capita or annual value of your residence.
During the sessions
Therapy sessions will be conducted in your home on an appointment basis.
- For the first visit, the therapist will assess your needs and develop therapy goals with you.
- The frequency of sessions will depend on your progress.
- The therapist will also work with you to develop a discharge plan when you have been assessed fit for discharge.
Hear from the People We've Helped
Seniors
Ageing with Dignity in the Community
“The occupational therapist was patient in training me to use my wheelchair safely. I feel so happy as I can now resume an active life, meet friends in my neighbourhood, and attend activities at TOUCHpoint@AMK 433.”
Mdm Chew Swee Lay, 76, Home Therapy
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Let’s Support Our Seniors Together
We welcome donors who are keen to support our home therapy services. Your support will ensure that our seniors receive the proper care and support they need to live their best lives at home.
