When her son, Bryan, began struggling in primary school, showing signs of poor performance and behavioural issues like refusing to listen to his teachers, Christine felt at a loss. “I just wanted to understand my child better,” she recalled. It was through a parent-teacher session at Radin Mas Primary School
Uncle Alex Chong resides in a rental flat in Marine Parade, sharing the space with a co-tenant. Once fiercely independent, he gradually became self-isolated from his family and friends. In 2017, he joined Goodlife Makan’s community lunch program, designed for seniors living alone. Initially, Uncle Alex would come for
When Wei Wei first joined Montfort Care during the pandemic as a part-time trainer, she never imagined how deeply she would come to value the people, purpose and partnership behind her role. Fast forward four years, she’s now a Senior Counsellor with the Families for Life @ Community team, delivering
Samuel Ng, BBM founded Montfort Care 25 years ago and led the growth of Montfort Care to where it is today with 400 staff serving more than 30,000 clients in the community. Samuel will step down from his role as CEO, effective 30 September 2025. Samuel or “Founder” as
What does Gurmit Singh have in common with our seniors at Goodlife Makan? They’re all redefining what it means to age, by staying active, engaged with the community, and continuing to build meaningful connections. CNA recently released a compelling two-part documentary series featuring Gurmit Singh as he reflects on
Acting CEO and Chief Purpose Officer of Montfort Care, Ms. Han Yah Yee, and Guest of Honour, Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Member of Parliament and Advisor to Marine Parade GRC, enjoying the vibrant lion dance performance Bringing joy and community
In Singapore, addressing the needs of an ageing population presents significant challenges, especially regarding care for elderly family members. While the traditional familial support system has been the norm, recent research suggests that this approach, particularly in terms of financial assistance and household chores, may not always contribute positively to
Health Challenges Among Caregivers of the Elderly: Insights from a Duke-NUS Study In a recent study conducted by Duke-NUS Medical School, a significant correlation between caregiving for the elderly and personal health challenges among caregivers has been unveiled. The findings shed light on the pressing need to address the well-being
Caregiver Community Lab offers a hotline and resources to support caregivers, focusing on their well-being and easing their journey.
Join the GoodLife! Workout, Montfort Care first community initiative for seniors, promoting health and social bonds in Singapore.
