“Active Ageing in the community, by the community, for the community.”

Today, 1 in 10 seniors who are aged 60 and above in Singapore has dementia. With increased life expectancy and a rapidly ageing population, dementia cases are expected to triple by 2030. It is important to raise awareness of dementia and focus efforts on prevention.

HOW IT BEGAN

Through the ongoing 10-year Jurong Ageing Study, research on cognitive stimulating activities for community-living seniors showed that early psychosocial intervention can reduce the incidence of dementia and depression, improve quality of life and reduce the burden of disease in families and society.

As such, Age Well Everyday (AWE) was designed to delay cognitive deterioration, reduce anxiety and depression, and increase socialization amongst seniors. With this, the aim is to delay the onset of dementia and improve the senior’s quality of life.

OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME – AGE WELL EVERYDAY

Being an evidence-based programme, Age Well Everyday holistically encompasses a series of community activities for seniors to engage in active ageing. This includes health education, physical exercise, mindfulness practice, art and music reminiscence, horticultural therapy, choral singing and therapeutic forest.

These community activities are targeted at adults aged 40 & above and in particular seniors, retirees, caregivers and even people with mild cognitive impairment.

If you are keen to join the AWE programme and participate in the vibrant range of activities, feel free to drop us an email at pcmbox6@nus.edu.sg and we will assist you from there.

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Here are the communities we have partnered with for our AWE Programme:

1. Hannah Seniors Activity Centre @ Toh Yi
2. Queenstown Community Centre
3. Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA)
4. Eunos Community Centre
5. Tampines-Changkat Community Centre
6. Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
7. RSVP Singapore Organization of Senior Volunteers
8. Leng Kee Community Centre

 

*Please note that some of the community partners have moved their activities online due to the current pandemic situation. For Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, the next intake for AWE programme is in March 2022.

Couldn’t find a centre near you? Keep a lookout for this space as we are currently in works to collaborate with more centres and expand our programme outreach to benefit more people.

AWE E-LEARNING COURSE

To increase training capacity for volunteer trainers and bring the programme to a wider audience, the AWE E-Learning Training Course was created in collaboration with SUSS UniLEARN and Stroke Support Station. The e-learning program replaces the earlier face-to-face teaching sessions provided to volunteers and allows interested volunteers to acquire knowledge and skills, at their own pace and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Who can sign up for AWE E-learning programme?

It’s for anyone who wants to gain the relevant knowledge about active ageing! In particular, it is suitable for individuals who wants to engage in active ageing, caregivers of seniors and community volunteers to acquire knowledge and skills.

2) How do I sign up for AWE E-learning programme?

Here’s the sign-up link: https://awe.unilearn.edu.sg/

3) When can I sign up for AWE E-learning programme?

Age Well Everyday (AWE) will run its full suite of e-learning training 24/7 throughout the year! Interested participants and volunteers will no longer be restricted to quarterly fixed course schedule.

4) Is there a time limit for registered participants to complete the modules online?

Upon registering for the e-learning programme, the modules will be open for a duration of 2 months for participants to complete on the portal.

5) Why are the content modules offered by AWE E-learning programme important?

Living a long good life is a common wish for many. While the life expectancy in Singapore has risen over the years, it is the quality of life at old age that matters most. Successful ageing is multi-dimensional, encompassing the avoidance of disease and disability, the maintenance of high physical and cognitive function, and sustained engagement in social and productive activities.

6) What is included in the full suite programme?

The full suite e-learning programme comprises of 6 online modules (Depression, Stroke, Dementia, Caregiving, Lifestyle Management I & II), 2 Mindful Awareness Practice sessions and a webinar session with qualified healthcare professionals.

Participants who have completed the AWE E-Learning Training Course can sign up for an additional Teaching and Facilitation E-learning module to be certified as an AWE volunteer instructor.

7) Can I sign up for a few modules that I’m interested in?

Yes, you may choose to enroll in individual modules to gain knowledge of specific interest areas.

8) I prefer to learn the content in the language I’m comfortable with, will other language versions be available?

We will be launching all modules in Chinese language! For participants who are more comfortable to grasp the content in Chinese, you can now enroll in the respective modules, professionally written just for you.

As for other languages, we are in works to produce the content and we will let you know when it’s ready for launch.

9) What is the pricing for full suite and individual modules?

For quick reference, here’s the pricing (inclusive of GST):

Full Suite Programme Fee: SGD248

Lifestyle Management Programme Fee: SGD116

Individual Modules: SGD33

*Note: Singaporeans aged 50 and above are eligible for National Silver Academy subsidised fees. For more information, please view the respective course details.

10) I’ve completed all 6 content modules, when will I be able to attend the Mindfulness Practice sessions and the Webinar with qualified healthcare professionals?

As we continue to explore ways to expand our resources, the 2 Mindful Awareness Practice sessions and Healthcare Professional Webinar will still be kept at 4 times a year. So, do keep a look out for key dates when its confirmed.

11) I’ve completed the full suite programme and the additional Teaching and Facilitation module, what’s next for me?

Once you are equipped with the key skills and knowledge, we welcome you to join AWE as a volunteer instructor to assist with the respective community activities at our partnered community centres.

 

If you have further queries, please drop us an email at pcmbox6@nus.edu.sg and we will assist you as soon as we can.