Caregiving isn’t doing it all by yourself
You are not alone in your caregiving journey. You may feel that “I am the only one thinking and feeling this way”. Actually, there are many other caregivers, who are in their respective stages of this journey, feeling the same as you do or even have the same questions that you are thinking of.
You can speak up to share your innermost feelings which can help reduce the sense of isolation and relieve some of the emotions you may have. Through your sharing, other caregivers can learn from your experience and get useful advice to support each other in this journey together.
Caregiver support network
The Caregiver Support Network Community Outreach Team, also known as the (CREST)-Caregiver Support Network (CSN) focuses on caregivers who are caring for persons at risk of or with mental health issues and/ or dementia. These individuals may have or are at risk of developing depression, anxiety and burn-out themselves due to their caregiving role. You may search for your nearby CREST-CSN team here.
Besides CREST-CSN, there are also Caregiver Support Network (CSN) which aims to support and connect with caregivers caring for persons living with dementia, mental health, or physical health conditions. The goal of CSN is to empower caregivers through a Peer Support Network focusing on self-care, mindset change and recognition. They are available in the following neighbourhood, which are also our Dementia-Friendly Communities (DFCs), and nationwide to enable caregivers to care for themselves and to become pillars of support for one another. Look for the CSN near you.
| Neighbourhood | Service Provider | Contact No. |
| Nationwide | Caregivers Alliance Limited | 6460 4400 |
| Club HEAL | 6899 3463 | |
| Dementia Singapore | 6377 0700 | |
| Bedok | Montfort Care | 6312 3988 |
| Hong Kah North | REACH Community Services | 6801 0878 |
| Queenstown | Fei Yue Community Services | 6011 7651 |
| Taman Jurong | NTUC Health Co-operative Ltd | 9455 2308 |
| Teck Ghee | Allkin Singapore Ltd. | 6385 0260 |
| Toa Payoh East & Toa Payoh West-Thomson | Care Corner Seniors Services Ltd | 6258 6601 |
| Woodlands | AWWA Ltd | 9784 9247 |
| Yio Chu Kang | AWWA Ltd | 6511 6690 |
| Marine Parade | WeCare@MarineParade | 6493 7353 |
Note: The contact information for the service providers for Caregiver Support Network are accurate as of November 2024.
Caregiver support groups
There are various other support groups which you can consider joining to meet fellow caregivers who may share similar experiences as you. Some of these groups are facilitated by professionals while some are peer-led. You can choose to join whichever that suits your preferences.
Hospital and specialist centre
Community
- Caregiving Welfare Association
- Caregiver Alliance Limited
- Club Heal
- Dementia Singapore
- Singapore Cancer Society (SCS)
- Singapore Heart Foundation
- Singapore National Stroke Association
- Stroke Support Station
- Silver Caregivers Co-operative
- List of caregiver support groups by medical conditions by Homage
- List of caregiver support groups for loved ones with disabilities by SG Enable
Online community
For specific medical conditions:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Association (Singapore)
- Diabetic Society of Singapore
- Life after stroke in Singapore
- PH Singapore (for pulmonary hypertension patients and caregivers)
- Singapore Liver Cancer Support Group
Hear from other caregivers
On caregiving, balancing and self-care
- A story by Sara – Striking a Balance Managing Self-Care and Caregiving Duties
- A story by 3 pairs of caregivers – Self-Care for Caregivers
On caring for loved ones with chronic conditions
- A story by Annie Goh – Taking Back Control: From Unchecked Diabetes To Living A Full Life
- A story by Emily – My Neighbour Is My Best Friend
On caring for loved ones with dementia
- [Video] Interview with Mdm Hasnah (Club HEAL)
- [Video] Interview with Stella (Fei Yue)
- [Video] Living With Dementia: Will You Ever Forget Me? | Can Ask Meh?
- [Video] Our Grandfather Story (A collaboration with the Agency for Integrated Care) – Can Ask Meh?
- A story by Henry Koh – A Promise to Care Forever: Family, Love and Dementia
- A story by Stella Lin – Caring for Mother-In-Law with Dementia: A Daughter-In-Law’s Story
- A story by Tan Kee Guan – #CoupleGoals: An Unconditional Love Stronger Than Time And Dementia
- A story by Colin Chong – Loving Someone with Dementia
- Caregivers’ reflections on their caregiving journey
- [Video] Hear tips from Janet Koh on caring for her mother living dementia
- Caregiver Conversations Part 1 – Caregiving
- Caregiver Conversations Part 2 – Resources for Caregivers
- Caregiver Conversations Part 3 – Advice for Caregivers
- [Video] Ask the Expert Episode 6: Richard Ashworth’s sharing on self-care for caregivers
On being a young caregiver and challenges faced
If you are below the age of 25 and providing care for a family member, we see you care! Caregiving can be challenging, even more so for someone so young. Discover more about the unique experiences of young caregivers below.
Stories of other young caregivers
- The second childhood: Young S’poreans share what it’s like being the caregiver of the elderly
- From struggle comes strength: Inspiring other young caregivers
- Dementia and the young carer: Why have we been forgotten?
- A journey of inspiration: Support for young carers
- Loving our dad just as he loved us
- From the caregiver’s journal: Adam’s story
- She has been a caregiver since 13, and is now a community nurse
Useful resources for you
- Courses and support networks help young caregivers facing burnout
- Dementia and the invisible carer
