MontfortCareCaregiving Website

At Montfort Care, we recognise that caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging. We offer a holistic range of support – comprehensive care services, educational resources, personalised guidance – designed to empower you and your loved ones on this journey. We are here to support you, providing the tools needed to navigate the complexities of caregiving 

with confidence and compassion.

MontfortCareCaregiving Website

At Montfort Care, we recognise that caregiving can be both a rewarding and challenging journey. We offer a holistic range of support – comprehensive care services, educational resources, personalised guidance – designed to empower you and your loved ones on this journey. We are here to support you, providing the tools needed to navigate the complexities of caregiving with confidence and compassion.

MontfortCareCaregiving Website

At Montfort Care, we recognise that caregiving can be both a rewarding and challenging journey. We offer a holistic range of support – comprehensive care services, educational resources, personalised guidance – designed to empower you and your loved ones on this journey. We are here to support you, providing the tools needed to navigate the complexities of caregiving with confidence and compassion.

JiaYou Integrated Services for Seniors and Caregivers

At Montfort Care, our advocacy extends to both caregivers and seniors, ensuring you receive the comprehensive support needed to navigate the challenges of aging and caregiving.


Spearheaded by the National Council of Social Service, JiaYou Integrated Services for Seniors and Caregivers was developed through a multi-agency collaboration, with Montfort Care as the lead agency, in partnership with Yong-en Care Centre and Fei Yue Community Services. JiaYou is a platform dedicated to supporting seniors and caregivers’ journey through their diverse complexities and challenges of ageing and caregiving. We provide holistic support and guidance, empowering you to build resilience and embrace the life you aspire with joy and hope.


JiaYou, meaning “家 – home” and “you” in Mandarin, embodies the concept of creating a home away from home to serve everyone in the community. Strategically located in the heart of Singapore at Chinatown Point, this prime location ensures easy access for seniors and caregivers, allowing our support services to integrate seamlessly into your daily lives.


The centre offers support for dementia and mental health, counselling home care services, frailty care to promote health and fitness, end-of-life care, and employment support through job training and opportunities.


In addition, JiaYou will offer various programmes, including support groups that foster social connections and promote a positive mindset for both seniors and caregivers, as well as training and workshops that equip caregivers with the skills, insights, and knowledge needed to care for their loved ones.


JiaYou is equipped with gyms, counselling rooms, and a wealth of resources tailored for seniors and caregivers. For more information on JiaYou, its services, and opening hours, please visit https://jiayou.org.sg/.

                                   

JiaYou Integrated Services for Seniors and Caregivers

At Montfort Care, our advocacy extends to both caregivers and seniors, ensuring you receive the comprehensive support needed to navigate the challenges of aging and caregiving.

 

Spearheaded by the National Council of Social Service, JiaYou Integrated Services for Seniors and Caregivers was developed through a multi-agency collaboration between Montfort Care as the anchor tenant, Yong-en Care Centre and Fei Yue Community Services. JiaYou is a platform dedicated to supporting seniors and caregivers’ journey through their diverse complexities and challenges of ageing and caregiving. We provide holistic support and guidance, empowering you to build resilience and embrace the life you aspire with joy and hope.

 

JiaYou, meaning “家 – home” and “you” in Mandarin, embodies the concept of creating a home away from home to serve everyone in the community. Strategically located in the heart of Singapore at Chinatown Point, this prime location ensures easy access for seniors and caregivers, allowing our support services to integrate seamlessly into your daily lives.

 

The centre offers support for dementia and mental health, counselling home care services, frailty care to promote health and fitness, end-of-life care, and employment support through job training and opportunities.

 

In addition, JiaYou will offer various programmes, including support groups that foster social connections and promote a positive mindset for both seniors and caregivers, as well as training and workshops that equip caregivers with the skills, insights, and knowledge needed to care for their loved ones.

 

JiaYou is equipped with gyms, counselling rooms, and a wealth of resources tailored for seniors and caregivers. For more information on JiaYou, its services, and opening hours, please visit https://jiayou.org.sg/.

Hold Me Now exhibition on caregiving

In collaboration with Drama Box, we are thrilled to present Hold Me Now, an immersive experiential exhibition inspired by the book “Can I Hold You A While Longer?” written by Montfort Care Founder | CEO Samuel Ng, BBM. The exhibition delves into the depths of care work with innovative art and interactive experiences.

 

At the exhibition, you can look forward to engaging with creative prompts designed to reflect on the caregiving experience. The showcase also features a thought-provoking short film by Tan Wei Ting and an inventive reimagining of walking sticks by anGie seah, crafted with 20 seniors from Montfort Care. Led by Mr. Kok Heng Leun, Cultural Medallion recipient and founder of Drama Box, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore new perspectives on caregiving and embrace a journey of compassion and creativity.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and connection to the caregiving experience! Free admission for all, book your tickets at the link below!

 

📍Chinatown Point (Level 4)
🗓️ Exhibition runs from 24 August 2024 – 25 February 2025
🎟️ Admission is free
🎤 Facilitated tours of the exhibition available in English and Mandarin

Hold Me Now exhibition on caregiving

In collaboration with Drama Box, we are thrilled to present Hold Me Now, an immersive experiential exhibition inspired by the book “Can I Hold You A While Longer?” written by Montfort Care Founder | CEO Samuel Ng, BBM. The exhibition delves into the depths of care work with innovative art and interactive experiences.
 

At the exhibition, you can look forward to engaging with creative prompts designed to reflect on the caregiving experience. The showcase also features a thought-provoking short film by Tan Wei Ting and an inventive reimagining of walking sticks by anGie seah, crafted with 20 seniors from Montfort Care. Led by Mr. Kok Heng Leun, Cultural Medallion recipient and founder of Drama Box, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore new perspectives on caregiving and embrace a journey of compassion and creativity.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and connection to the caregiving experience! Free admission for all, book your tickets at the link below!

 

📍Chinatown Point (Level 4)
🗓️ Exhibition runs from 24 August 2024 – 25 February 2025
🎟️ Admission is free
🎤 Facilitated tours of the exhibition available in English and Mandarin

“Can I Hold You A While Longer?” by Montfort Care Founder | CEO Samuel Ng, BBM

JiaYou is also deeply connected to our advocacy work inspired by our CEO, Samuel Ng, and his pivotal book, “Can I Hold You A While Longer?” Originally titled 《老妈教会我的事》, this profound work offers a unique perspective on the intricate journey of caregiving, sharing the bittersweet narrative of Samuel and his family as they navigate the complexities of caring for a mother with dementia.

 

The book is available in both English and Mandarin at selected bookstores now like POPULAR and Kinokuniya! Alternatively, shop online at Straits Times Press Books, the Epigram Bookshop, Zshop (English, Chinese), and Amazon (English, Chinese).

 

The e-book is available on OverDrive (accessible through National Library Board and other local institutions) (English, Chinese), and Rakuten Kobo (English, Chinese), accessible worldwide, except in China).

 

Grab your copy of this heart-warming story today!

“Can I Hold You A While Longer?” by Montfort Care Founder | CEO Samuel Ng, BBM

JiaYou is also deeply connected to our advocacy work inspired by our CEO, Samuel Ng, and his pivotal book, “Can I Hold You A While Longer?” Originally titled 《老妈教会我的事》, this profound work offers a unique perspective on the intricate journey of caregiving, sharing the bittersweet narrative of Samuel and his family as they navigate the complexities of caring for a mother with dementia.

 

The book is available in both English and Mandarin at selected bookstores now like POPULAR and Kinokuniya! Alternatively, shop online at Straits Times Press Books, the Epigram Bookshop, Zshop (English, Chinese), and Amazon (English, Chinese).

 

The e-book is available on OverDrive (accessible through National Library Board and other local institutions) (English, Chinese), and Rakuten Kobo (English, Chinese), accessible worldwide, except in China).

 

Grab your copy of this heart-warming story today!

The Caregiver Workbook

Drawing from the insights in Samuel Ng’s book, “Can I Hold You A While Longer?”, the Caregiver Workbook is a key component of our workshops and group programmes at JiaYou, and also a part of the National Silver Academy. This interactive workbook goes beyond simply guiding caregivers — it is a comprehensive tool that empowers them to better understand their roles, prepare for challenges, and redefine their caregiving journey. The workbook covers essential aspects such as:

 

• Understanding dementia and its impact on families

• Defining and adapting roles as caregivers

• Exploring personal values and beliefs that influence caregiving

• Embracing the concept of being an ‘imperfect’ caregiver

• Discovering creative ways to care for loved ones and themselves

 

Through interactive elements like role-playing and group discussions, caregivers are equipped with vital skills and introduced to a supportive community. To learn more about how you can experience The Caregiver Workbook, reach out to us or visit JiaYou.

The Caregiver Workbook

Drawing directly from the book’s insights, the Caregiver Workbook, part of the National Silver Academy and based on Samuel Ng’s teachings, offers a unique experiential workshop to support caregivers in their journey. This workbook is more than just a guide; it’s a comprehensive tool that empowers caregivers to understand, prepare, and redefine their role in the caregiving process. The workbook covers key aspects such as:

 

• Understand dementia and its impact on families
• Define and adapt their roles as caregivers
• Explore personal values and beliefs influencing caregiving
• Learn about being an ‘imperfect’ caregiver
• Discover creative ways to care for their loved ones and themselves

 

Interactive elements like role-playing and group discussions are incorporated to empower caregivers with essential skills and a supportive community.

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming Caregiver Exhibition at Chinatown Point, in partnership with Drama Box, an event designed to deepen understanding and connection in caregiving.

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