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Media Releases

[12 January 2026] AIC expands partnerships and outreach to boost volunteerism and better connect with seniors

[11 October 2025] AIC launches “First Stop: Let’s Chat” roadshows to bring mental health services closer to the community
[4 October 2025] Live Life Unstoppable at National Celebration of Seniors 2025
[24 September 2025] AIC presents inaugural Platinum Leadership Award to recognise sectoral leaders’ transformative impact on eldercare services
[24 August 2025] AIC’s inaugural “Life Unstoppable” roadshow empowers seniors to rediscover play, purpose and passion
[11 July 2025] Change of Chinese name for AIC
[28 May 2025] AIC honours outstanding partners for uplifting seniors’ lives
[21 January 2025] AIC and PCF Sparkletots Preschool strengthen partnership to further intergenerational engagement between seniors and children
[18 January 2025] Inaugural dementia symposium led by persons living with dementia, co-organised by AIC and Dementia & Co

[9 December 2024] Helping Public to Lend Valuable Support: Dementia Singapore and the Agency for Integrated Care collaborate to launch new Dementia Go-To Point Locator feature on CARA app
[10 November 2024] REAL campaign by AIC encourages youths and young working adults to seek help via realspace.sg for mental health support
[19 October 2024] NTU Singapore and Agency for Integrated Care to cultivate person-centred care and foster spirit of volunteerism in aspiring doctors
[14 October 2024] National Celebration of Seniors 2024
[12 October 2024] AIC’s Silver Generation Office celebrates 10 years of supporting seniors in Singapore
[2 October 2024] Strengthening manpower and capabilities for the Community Care sector
[1 October 2024] AIC’s Break the Silver Ceiling campaign redefines ageing one photo at a time
[23 August 2024] Merger of Council for Third Age (C3A) into AIC to better scale up senior learning and volunteerism activities across Singapore
[19 August 2024] AIC’s Silver Generation Office celebrates 10th anniversary with new mascot
[5 April 2024] AIC launches new national volunteerism programme
[9 January 2024] AIC Breaks the Silver Ceiling with bold new campaign
[6 January 2024] AIC introduces exhibition to strengthen public support for persons living with dementia

[27 November 2023] AIC ties up with five local polytechnics to boost volunteerism and professional exposure for students
[18 November 2023] National CARECarnival at Kampung Admiralty celebrates contributions of caregivers
[16 November 2023] AIC inks agreement with NUS to spur student volunteerism in the Community Care sector
[8 November 2023] Caring and Growing with Caregivers at the National CARECarnival and Conference
[1 November 2023] Paying tribute to the Community Care sector
[9 October 2023] Public and private organisations join hands to celebrate World Mental Health Day
[6 September 2023] AIC presents more than 500 awards to develop talent and recognise service excellence in the Community Care sector
[14 August 2023] AIC, CFS and THKMC launch micro-jobs for seniors
[5 June 2023] Friends of Community Care Awards 2023
[25 May 2023] AIC hosts Asia’s first Advance Care Planning conference
[20 May 2023] AIC kicks off campaign to appreciate and support caregivers

News Gallery

[3 December 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Bukit Panjang opens new active ageing centre to help elderly residents improve quality of life
[3 December 2024] Berita Harian: Ageing society: Uncovering facts behind myths
[3 December 2024] Tamil Murasu: Vanguard Healthcare officially opened for elderly people’s welfare
[3 December 2024] Shin Min Daily News: Vanguard Healthcare opens new active ageing centre
[2 December 2024] The Straits Times: Studies show Bixeps machine developed here improves muscle strength in seniors
[25 November 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: AWWA brings together 12 organisations to provide day programmes for seniors with dementia
[17 November 2024] Berita Harian: Ageing society: Uncovering facts behind myths
[13 November 2024] The Straits Times: A silent disease
[11 November 2024] The Straits Times: He struggled for a year not understanding he was depressed
[11 November 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: AIC launches new website to help youths easily find community mental health services
[11 November 2024] Shin Min Daily News: AIC launches new website to help young people get mental health assistance
[10 November 2024] Tamil Murasu: A young man suffering from depression without realising it
[2 November 2024] Shin Min Daily News: Seniors living alone expected to exceed 120,000 by 2030, encouraged to become volunteers to keep active
[24 October 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Letter: Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund applicants can receive higher allowances
[20 October 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: NTU medical students go into the community to understand the medical and social needs of the elderly
[20 October 2024] The Straits Times: Daughter and mum are ‘research and care partners’
[20 October 2024] The Straits Times: Drag artist takes after seamstress grandmother
[20 October 2024] The Straits Times: Grandma, you were there for us, now we’re here for you
[20 October 2024] The Straits Times: Stepping up at 16 to care for sick mum
[20 October 2024] Berita Harian: Build a meaningful life in old age
[16 October 2024] The Straits Times: It gives a sense of meaning and purpose
[16 October 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Giving up dream of travelling the world to stay by patients’ side
[15 October 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: NCOS2024 encourages seniors to learn more and stay active
[13 October 2024] The Straits Times: Extra $140m to support expansion of active ageing centres
[13 October 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: AACs receive $140m for expansion and renovation to create more comfortable spaces
[13 October 2024] Berita Harian: Ye Kung Another $140m allocated for AACs
[13 October 2024] Tamil Murasu: Extra $140m in govt funding to support expansion of AACs: Ong Ye Kung
[13 October 2024] Shin Min Daily News: Government allocates $140m to expand AACs
[12 October 2024] Shin Min Daily News: Silver Generation Ambassadors
[5 October 2024] The Straits Times: Debunking common myths about mental health in Singapore
[5 October 2024] The Straits Times: Transforming the mental health landscape
[5 October 2024] Berita Harian: Nurse recognised for her dedication
[3 October 2024] The Straits Times: Community care career track rolled out for eldercare sector
[3 October 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Community care sector nurtures talent to cope with ageing needs
[3 October 2024] Berita Harian: MOH and AIC announce new career path for support care staff
[2 October 2024] The Straits Times: Celebrating seniors who defy ageing stereotypes
[2 October 2024] Berita Harian: Exhibition redefines meaning of active ageing
[2 October 2024] Tamil Murasu: Special photo exhibition for international day of older persons
[1 October 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Undeterred by illness, he still rides bicycle every day at age 70
[28 September 2024] The Straits Times: No one to share the load when mum and dad get sick
[23 September 2024] The Straits Times: Call for collective support of seniors in Singapore’s ageing society
[18 September 2024] The Straits Times: The triple burden on women as Asia age
[10 September 2024] The Straits Times: There’s every reason to embrace ageing with positivity
[30 August 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Housewife travels to remote areas abroad to spread kindness to schools and villages
[25 August 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Silver Generation Office celebrates 10th anniversary, plans to expand volunteer network and improve digital communication
[18 August 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: AIC Chairman Gerard Ee: My retirement ambition is to bring hope and joy to the society
[6 August 2024] Berita Harian: Almost a million Healthier SG registrations in the first year
[5 August 2024] The Straits Times: 960,000 enrol in Healthier SG in first year of programme
[5 August 2024] The Straits Times: Health important in old age, so is looking young: Survey
[5 August 2024] Tamil Murasu: About 960,000 enrolled in Healthier SG in first year
[5 August 2024] Tamil Murasu: Bad health condition is the main concern in ageing
[4 August 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: The first Seniors Festival in Queenstown helps improve the living and food safety of people with dementia
[29 July 2024] Tamil Murasu: Nurse finds joy in her residents’ smile
[27 July 2024] The Straits Times: Commentary: A sense of personal value can help retirees keep going
[13 July 2024] The Straits Times: 150 nurses lauded for outstanding service, dedication
[11 July 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Recipients of Public Transformation Awards
[23 June 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Active Ageing Centre’s ‘micro-job scheme’ helps seniors remain active; seniors become employees in the morning and volunteers in the afternoon
[9 June 2024] The Straits Times: Ageing is a blessing, it’s not a liability, it spells possibility
[9 June 2024] Tamil Murasu: A helping hand for the elderly who live alone
[29 April 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Seniors learn programming to keep their body and mind active and healthy
[29 April 2024] Shin Min Daily News: Seniors learn programming to keep their body and mind active and healthy
[6 April 2024] The Straits Times: Volunteer programme looking for seniors to help others age well
[6 April 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: AIC to recruit 2400 Silver Guardians by 2028 to support active ageing
[6 April 2024] Berita Harian: New programme encourages more senior citizens to become volunteers
[6 April 2024] Shin Min Daily News: AIC to recruit 2400 Silver Guardians
[6 April 2024] Tamil Murasu: New initiative aims to recruit more than 2400 volunteers for active ageing centres
[30 March 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: Commentary: To age well, plan for social wealth, not just financial health
[4 March 2024] The Straits Times: AIC’s new chief wants seniors to join community activities
[4 March 2024] Berita Harian: Staying fit despite ageing
[4 March 2024] Berita Harian: Change perceptions about ageing, overcome the silver ceiling
[27 February 2024] The Straits Times: Commentary: When caregiving became part of my identity
[23 February 2024] The Straits Times: Gardens by the Bay set to bloom as place of inclusivity
[23 February 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: More inclusive spaces at Gardens by the Bay
[5 February 2024] The Straits Times: Disc golf, balloon badminton: Adapted sports keep seniors active
[24 January 2024] Berita Harian: Measures to manage the increasing number of seniors living alone in Singapore
[7 January 2024] The Straits Times: Exhibition offers glimpse into lives of people with dementia
[7 January 2024] Lianhe Zaobao: AIC organises exhibition and handbook to help public understand what it is like living with dementia
[6 January 2024] Shin Min Daily News: Son takes on the role of caregiver for single mum with dementia

[25 December 2023] Tamil Murasu: A Silver Generation Ambassador who cares for the welfare of the elderly
[24 December 2023] The Straits Times: Volunteer knocks on doors regularly to check in on seniors
[24 December 2023] The Straits Times: Made for men
[3 December 2023] The Straits Times: Yio Chu Kang becomes dementia-friendly
[3 December 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Yio Chu Kang aims to be first dementia-friendly constituency, residents not afraid of getting lost
[3 December 2023] Tamil Murasu: Yio Chu Kang residents to benefit from town’s dementia-friendly signs and features
[2 December 2023] Shin Min Daily News: Yio Chu Kang creates first dementia-friendly neighbourhood
[28 November 2023] The Straits Times: Students from 5 polytechnics to help seniors under pact with AIC
[28 November 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: AIC and 5 polytechnics collaborate to encourage students to volunteer to care for the elderly
[28 November 2023] Berita Harian: Students can gain experience helping the elderly via MOU between polytechnic and AIC
[28 November 2023] Tamil Murasu: Students from 5 polytechnics to help seniors as volunteers under pact with AIC
[19 November 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: AIC and SSG expand the catalogue of caring courses to help the public take better care of their loved ones
[18 November 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: AIC and NUS launch volunteer course to promote care for the elderly among students
[18 November 2023] Shin Min Daily News: AIC, SSG join hands in promoting expanded care-related courses
[17 November 2023] The Straits Times: NUS students befriend seniors as part of year-long course
[17 November 2023] The Straits Times: $800m boost to help seniors age well at home
[17 November 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Enriching an ageing life begins with participation
[17 November 2023] Berita Harian: $800M for new programme to encourage, make it easier for the elderly to live an active life
[17 November 2023] Berita Harian: Increase in assistance rate for senior citizens at AIC
[17 November 2023] Shin Min Daily News: Age Well SG Govt and five operators pilot stay-in shared caregiving model
[17 November 2023] Tamil Murasu: Singapore sets aside $800m to help seniors age well at home, in their communities
[9 November 2023] The Straits Times: Parents take on caregiver role after son develops mental health issues
[30 October 2023] The Straits Times: Commentary: The rise of chief well-being officers Fad or the future
[20 October 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Low-intensity exercises carefully selected to encourage the elderly to get moving
[19 October 2023] Shin Min Daily News: National celebration for seniors, over 4,300 senior folks join seven types of activities
[19 October 2023] Shin Min Daily News: Belinda Lee is back on screen to host infotainment series Our Heart of Care
[8 October 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Active Ageing Centre to run more community programmes to encourage the elderly to go out and be active
[1 October 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Seniors participate in “Rummikub” to strengthen their cognitive ability
[9 September 2023] Shin Min Daily News: Pharmacist who plans to be physiotherapist further his study with scholarship
[7 September 2023] Berita Harian: Rahayu: Healthcare workers need to be open, make adaptations
[27 August 2023] The Straits Times: Try a little kindness: Help for those looking after loved ones with dementia
[20 August 2023] The Straits Times: Counting the true cost of Dementia
[15 August 2023] The Straits Times: Micro-job scheme for seniors expanded to include 4 more active ageing centres
[15 August 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Seniors take on small jobs to make extra money and stay active
[15 August 2023] Berita Harian: Micro-job scheme for seniors expanded to four more active aging centres
[15 August 2023] Tamil Murasu: The scheme, which allows seniors to get paid for simple tasks
[14 August 2023] Shin Min Daily News: Engaging in micro-jobs helps seniors to stay active, earn pocket money
[1 August 2023] Tamil Murasu: Deep and meaningful conversations support patients recovery
[28 July 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Two new programmes to safeguard the physical and mental health of senior volunteers
[23 July 2023] The Straits Times: More in Singapore choosing to make advance care plans
[23 July 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Mobile clinics offer free LPA certification, ACP facilitation for Singapore citizens aged 50 and above
[23 July 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Octogenarian woman makes plans for end-of-life arrangements, carrying out Advance Care Planning so her family can feel more at ease
[23 July 2023] Tamil Murasu: Free LPA certification under new campaign to promote better pre-planning
[22 July 2023] Shin Min Daily News: Woman prepares Lasting Power of Attorney, to prevent bringing troubles to her family
[9 July 2023] The Straits Times: Seniors take on micro-jobs like meal deliveries to stay active while getting paid
[9 July 2023] Shin Min Daily News: Seniors earn income by delivering food to remain active
[19 June 2023] The Straits Times: Dancing dogs bring cheer to nursing home residents
[6 June 2023] The Straits Times: Caring for late mum living with dementia spurs entrepreneur to raise funds
[27 May 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: MOH explores increasing public awareness of advance care planning
[21 May 2023] Berita Harian: AIC launches campaign to highlight where caregivers can get support
[17 April 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Ong Ye Kung: Better than expected, two-thirds of CHAS GP clinics have joined Healthier SG
[9 April 2023] Tamil Murasu: Radar sensors to help seniors is on trial
[9 April 2023] The Straits Times: Tech trial to quickly detect falls at home and alert caregivers
[31 March 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Make early Advanced Care Planning arrangements for medical emergency
[17 March 2023] The Straits Times: Burdened and barely coping – caregivers need care too
[13 March 2023] The Straits Times: Pilot gives night respite to caregivers of those with dementia
[11 March 2023] The Straits Times: Increase in monthly grant for caregivers of loved ones with disability
[10 March 2023] Berita Harian: MOH increases Home Caregiving Grant to $400
[10 March 2023] Tamil Murasu: Grant for caregivers of loved ones with disabilities increased to up to $400 monthly
[14 February 2023] The Straits Times: More support when loved ones with dementia go missing
[14 February 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Dementia organisation spreads its message on the internet by setting up a community network that brings the lost home
[31 January 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Commentary: Living an enriching life at 85 years old
[31 January 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Helping to identify persons living with dementia sooner, community mental health groups to increase from 61 to 73
[31 January 2023] The Straits Times: People with dementia get more support in successful ageing plan
[31 January 2023] The Straits Times: Nursing home jobs for those with disabilities
[28 January 2023] The Straits Times: Seniors new nursing home offers flexible care options
[28 January 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Six NTUC nursing homes offer online and offline short-term care services in response to demand
[27 January 2023] Berita Harian: Service ‘cares’ about dementia patients
[19 January 2023] The Straits Times: Impact of scam on victims goes beyond money as they lose trust in people, become stressed: Panel speakers
[17 January 2023] Berita Harian: Senior rescue hotline AMK GRC
[9 January 2023] Berita Harian: Primary Care Network (PCN) Scheme
[9 January 2023] Lianhe Zaobao: Free mobile TCM for Cheng San residents
[8 January 2023] Shin Min Daily News: Free mobile TCM for Cheng San residents
[5 January 2023] Tamil Murasu: Ways to protect mental health
[4 January 2023] The Straits Times: 10 tips for better mental health in 2023