We exist to show God’s love through value-added community services and support for disadvantaged individuals and families in Chinatown and beyond.
Our wide range of services and diverse partnerships allow a holistic approach to care for those in need. We serve the community through our Core Services:
How your donation has a deeper impact?
DEMENTIA DAY CARE
One in 10 people aged 60 and above in Singapore has dementia (28,000 in 2012). By 2030, this number is expected to rise to 80,000. As such, Dementia Day Care like Yong-en’s are in dire need to serve the nation’s increasing ageing population. Dementia Day Care is one of our niche expertise area. At our Dementia Day Care, we do all we can to enhance the physical, social and spiritual well-being of seniors living with dementia or Alzheimer's. Being able to bring joy and happiness to the seniors, and to contribute to a more meaningful life for seniors living with dementia is satisfying to us.
Yong-en Dementia Day Care Service provides the following:
Allowing seniors with dementia age in place through multiple cognitive stimulating activities in the day.
HOME CARE
Home care is an important pillar for the ageing population enable our seniors to age in place. Medication non-compliance, if left unchecked, can result in medical complications, fall risk and hospital re-admission.
Yong-en's Home Care Service sees to the needs of the seniors living in the community.
Services include:
ACTIVE AGEING
Seniors age actively through a holistic approach – stimulating their mind, engaging their heart and spirit through varied platforms. We also encourage our seniors to be involved in purposeful volunteering.
We care for disadvantaged households by providing various programmes and services to support them in their life challenges. We journey with clients and empower them to be more resilient.
Social Work & Counselling Services
Centre-based Services
252
Households helped by food distribution programme (monthly)
204
Active Social Work and Counselling Cases
162
Young families supported by Hope Mentoring Scheme
119
Seniors served by Home Care Services
81
Children/Youth benefitting from Yong-en Care Centre Education Awards (annually)
60
Seniors benefiting from active ageing programme (weekly)
60
Children/youth benefiting from our tuition programme (weekly)
39
Seniors ageing meaningfully at our Dementia Day Care
"I am very thankful for Yong-en because my children have learnt a lot through the activities organized by the Centre – and not just academically. My daughter, Zelene has become more confident and is able to make more friends."
Dementia Day Care Service client
"Night time can come, I also want to come."
Dementia Day Care Service client
"I can socialize and interact with others. Not so lonely, I'm happy."
Son of Dementia Day Care Service client
"Now that she is at the centre, we are happy that she is finding some companionship and enriching her time by joining the activities."
Dementia Day Care Service client
"A lot of things to do, everyone is kind and friendly. It is not an easy job."
Volunteer
"The care shown at Dementia Day Care Service and the partnership between staff, family, domestic helpers and volunteers are built around a common concern for family members, clients and the community."
Volunteer from Ministry of Health
"I was overwhelmed by her story, and was deeply concerned. I felt empathetic towards her for leading such a tough life. She expressed immense gratitude towards Yong-en Care Centre for assisting her and giving her courage to take stride forward and providing assistance she needed."
Volunteer from River of Love
“Our reward is to see them walk home with a smile on their face and knowing that we have made a difference in their lives!”