AIC Wellness Programme
The AIC Wellness Programme engages seniors through the provision of meaningful activities to enhance their wellbeing and quality of life. In this section, you will find an array of resources for a wide spectrum of seniors, from those well and living in their own homes to those receiving care from Community Care services (eg nursing homes, day care, etc). Check out the videos here to find out more about the AIC Wellness Programme.
Arts and Music-related Resources
Nature In Everyday Life Toolkit
“Nature in Everyday Life” is our latest illustration-based toolkit. It comprises 59 nature-themed images depicting the sights, sounds, tastes and everything familiar about Singapore. They have been tiered to be enjoyable for all seniors, persons living with dementia and their caregivers (family members, community care staff and/or volunteers) as they discuss memories associated with the images to discover new information about one another. Click the link below to download the toolkit.
Heartful Conversations Toolkit
This toolkit aims to enhance person-centred care by providing insights into seniors’ memories and values. Using a past, present and future framing, guided by the evidence-based “Five ways to wellbeing” approach from the United Kingdom’s New Economics Foundation, this resource is intended to cultivate purposeful engagement between seniors, persons living with dementia and their caregivers (family members, Community Care staff and/or volunteers), to strengthen bonds through creative art-making and valuable conversations. Click the link below to download the toolkit.
Colours in Everyday Life Toolkit
This illustration-based activity booklet comprises 56 images depicting the sights, sounds, tastes and everything familiar about Singapore. They have been tiered to be enjoyable for all seniors, persons living with dementia and their caregivers (family members, Community Care staff and/or volunteers), as they discuss memories associated with the images to discover new information about one another. Click the link below to download the toolkit.
Arts, Ageing And Wellbeing Toolkit
This Toolkit features eight arts-based activities and caters to a wide range of seniors, including those requiring additional assistance in Community Care facilities. It was developed in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University and features contributions from their Master of Science (Applied Gerontology) students. Activities are also guided by the “Five Ways to Wellbeing” from the United Kingdom’s New Economics Foundation. Click the link below to download the toolkit.
SPARKS! Art For Wellness Toolkit
Creative activities present many benefits and enhance personal wellbeing. The selection of art activities in this Toolkit was developed as part of the Community Care sector’s inaugural Arts Residency, a joint initiative by AIC and the National Arts Council. The Residency paired 10 artists with 9 nursing homes across Singapore. Activities in the Toolkit are intended for frail seniors and offer opportunities for simplification or to meaningfully challenge. Click the link below to download the toolkit.
[REFRESHED] Song List – Top English, Chinese, Malay, And Tamil Songs From The 1950s
In collaboration with Mediacorp, AIC is pleased to share a refreshed song listing of the top English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil songs from the 1950s to 1990s. We thank Mediacorp for compiling these lists.
Click here to download the song list in PDF.
Visit the following links to listen to the songs on Spotify:
Tamil Songs*
Malay Songs from the 1960s
Malay Songs from the 1970s
Malay Songs from the 1980s
Malay Songs from the 1990s
*Spotify playlist for Tamil songs is updated as of 13 June 2025.
Physical-related Resources
Fit & Fun Adaptive Sports Toolkit (Full Volume)
Adaptive sports are sporting activities that have been modified to enable players of differing abilities to actively participate.
This toolkit, featuring 14 adaptive sports, caters to wheelchair players in Community Care facilities. It was developed in collaboration with Sport Singapore, SportCares and piloted with nursing home residents and senior care centre clients. The toolkit also provides facilitation tips, further adaptations and suggestions on alternative equipment to use to make adaptive sports feasible and enjoyable for many. Click the link below to download the toolkit.
Lower Intensity Exercises and Stretches
These videos feature a series of lower intensity exercises and stretches suitable for frail seniors and caregivers to stay active from the comfort of their own home.
Malay (Standing Exercise Video)
Mobility Workout for Seniors
Exercises can help to improve range of motion and relieve stiff joints. These videos feature a 30-minute low impact workout, with a seated option, suitable for frail seniors. Malay and Tamil versions are available, translated in collaboration with Sport Singapore.
Social and Reminiscence-related Resources
[NEW!] Back in my Day… – Reminiscence Activity Resource
This resource comprises 10 engaging reminiscence worksheets inspired by the beautiful murals of local artist Mr Yip Yew Chong. It encourages seniors to reflect on their life experiences and share their wisdom, helping to strengthen relationships and foster connections. Facilitators will find easy-to-follow prompts and tips to confidently lead reminiscence sessions. Our thanks to Mr. Yip Yew Chong for his inspiring artwork and to NTUC Health Co-Operative Limited for their valuable input and support during the activity trial. Click the link below to download this resource.
Joyfully Engaged Toolkit
Simple joys can be found all around us when we are engaged in doing activities we enjoy, with the people we are fond of! The “Joyfully Engaged”- An Activity Toolkit for Seniors with Higher Care Needs, developed in collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Technology, features 12 activity ideas with activity considerations and facilitation tips to engage seniors with higher care needs in simple and meaningful activities.
This toolkit has been refreshed to include self-care tips and other useful resources for caregivers. Click the link below to download the toolkit.
Activity Booklets (in English and Chinese)
Each booklet contains 16 fun arts-based activities and puzzles for seniors to complete in the comfort and safety of their homes. Click on the links below to download the activity worksheets and enjoy the activities individually or with their loved ones and caregivers.
Hand In Hand Activity Guide
The Hand In Hand Activity Guide is developed as a resource for Community Care organisations that conduct social and recreational activities regularly for clients. It contains a collection of 30 fun activities, plus useful pointers for facilitators on making activities meaningful for clients, running groups effectively and possible activity modifications. Click the link below to download the guide.
Intergenerational Resources
[NEW!] Bridging Generations: Intergenerational Guide for the Community Care and Early Childhood Sectors
“Bridging Generations” is a comprehensive intergenerational resource that supports both preschool and community care organisations with key considerations, detailed steps, thematic activities and tips for intergenerational programmes. It was developed with Early Childhood Development Agency and eight partners from the Community Care and Early Childhood sectors (NTUC My First Skool Limited, PAP Community Foundation, Little Seeds Preschool (Church of the Ascension), Sunflower Kinderhub @ AMK Pte. Ltd, Home Nursing Foundation, Methodist Welfare Services, NTUC Health Co-Operative Limited, St Luke’s ElderCare Ltd). Click the link below to download the guide.
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Befriending Seniors: An Educator’s Guide To Promoting Intergenerational Ties
Intergenerational activities offer many benefits and opportunities for young and old alike. This guide, developed in collaboration with Community Chest (National Council of Social Service), provides quick information to support pre-school educators who plan to work with Community Care facilities as part of their intergenerational programme. The toolkit also provides tips on facilitating intergenerational activities virtually. Click the link below to download the guide.
Other Resources
Planning Effective Group Activities
This supplementary guide has been developed to offer tips to Community Care staff and volunteers who plan and conduct group activities for Community Care clients. While designed to be paired with “ready-to-use” toolkits and resources under the AIC Wellness Programme, these principles can also be applied to other activities. Suggestions on how group activity facilitators can better contextualise activities for different care settings are also included. Click the links below to download the guide.