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Getting Fit, Feeling Great, Ready to Serve

A group of residents - from the fit to those with mobility constraints - have been regularly taking part in strength training sessions organised by TOUCH Caregivers Support as part of its community enablement efforts. Find out how residents in this community have learnt to look after themselves, as well as others around them.

Fun Shopping

National Healthcare Group (NHG) staff volunteers were paired with seniors from TOUCH Senior Activity Centre as they enjoyed an afternoon of grocery shopping as part of NHG HQ’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.

CRuSH Explorer Parents' Kit (for parents of children aged 4-6)

TOUCH Cyber Wellness has launched the CRuSH Explorer Parents' Kit to equip parents with resources to teach their young children good screen-time habits. Secure your kit here!

5 Steps: Address Cyberbullying

What should your do if you or your child is being bullied online? Check out these five steps recommended by TOUCH Cyber Wellness!

3 Ways to Manage Your Child's Mobile Device Usage

Is your child constantly on his smartphone or tablet for an inordinate amount of time daily? What should you do to prevent your child from developing an addiction to his/her mobile device? Check out these tips by TOUCH Cyber Wellness!

TOUCH at the Healthcare Humanity Awards 2018

Two staff of TOUCH Home Care and a caregiver from TOUCH Caregivers Support were recognised for their outstanding service and dedication at the Healthcare Humanity Awards 2018. Read on for more!

Born to serve

Find out how the Healthcare Humanity Awards recipient - Ms Audrey Tan from TOUCH Home Care - cares for the seniors under her charge. Growing up in a children's home, Audrey discovered her passion for helping the needy. Learn more about her journey working as a Therapy Assistant in TOUCH, and how she serves her seniors with unwavering love and devotion.

The joy of community nursing

Josephine does more than wound dressing. Sometimes, she would gently rub and massage the side of her senior’s gut, feeling for motion. Other times, she is a mediator, helping family members resolve issues and restore relationships. Read about Josephine's enriching experience working as a community nurse in TOUCH Home Care in meeting the needs of frail seniors at home.

Close Calls - They're Closer Than You Think

“Close calls” begin with an attraction to somebody other than your spouse that cause you to think about your time with this individual simply for the pleasure that it provides you. Somewhere in this phase, a friendship ceases and a “close call” starts.

A Purposeful Partnership

It was a purposeful partnership in more ways than one. Staff from the Bank of Montreal Singapore Branch found out how rewarding it was to directly serve the community, and make a difference in the lives of children from TOUCH Young Arrows, as well as the elderly at the TOUCH Senior Activity Centre.

Transforming homes

Find out how a group of dedicated volunteers from the Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd transformed the homes of two TOUCH Home Care clients. The end result: a safer and more conducive living environment for our seniors.

7 Tips for Strengthening Your Marriage

The thrill of the honeymoon period fades away quickly as the responsibilities of daily life set in. How can husbands and wives continue to grow close to each other, strengthen, and protect their marriage?

Parenting in the digital age

Children are exposed to digital media and technology at a younger age. Early cyber wellness values education will provide the foundation for good cyber habits and nurture positive attitudes in the digital age.

Getting to know you

Trainees from TOUCH Centre for Independent Living and seniors from TOUCH Senior Activity Centre at Yishun Blk 162 celebrated Lunar New Year together for the first time. Find out how they bonded over a fun time of games, singing and festive activities.

A fun way to engage seniors

Good news for volunteers! They can now use the newly launched Conversation Starter Kit to connect with seniors. The Kit aims to bridge gaps between the elderly and younger Singaporeans through meaningful conversations about Singapore.

5 Ways to Spot Fake News

When the internet is increasingly riddled with fake news content, how can you go about deciphering the real from the fake?

Power of Zero

TOUCH Cyber Wellness launched a themed train on the Downtown Line on 6 February 2018 as part of Power of Zero, a year-long cyberbullying awareness campaign.

Caregiver Guilt

Guilt is one of the most common psychological impacts of caregiving. Many caregivers experience caregiver guilt where they feel that they are not doing enough for their loved ones.

New facility to keep residents happy, healthy and helpful

Residents in an Ang Mo Kio precinct can look forward to TOUCH Community Services’ new facility scheduled to be built by the end of 2018. The upcoming new facility is part of TOUCH's Community Enablement Project or CEP to build a safe, self-reliant and stimulating environment for seniors.

Volunteers in action!

TOUCH volunteers had a meaningful time sharing about volunteering opportunities at the SG Cares Carnival organised by SG Cares and MediaCorp. Held at Our Tampines Hub, this event brought together volunteers, beneficiaries, social enterprises and community groups and corporate partners to celebrate the nation’s efforts of caring.

He Said She Said

Husbands, do you know the words to say to your wife to make her feel loved and cherished? Wives, do you know what your husband needs to hear to feel needed and appreciated? Read on to find out!

"I don't wanna go to school!"

Going back to school after the holidays or attending school for the first time could cause much anxiety in both children and parents. Read on for tips by TOUCH Family Services' family and parenting expert, Mr Chong Ee Jay to make this transition less stressful!

Diabetes-Friendly Recipe: Chicken Orange Salad

With the ringing in of the festive season comes endless feasting and merriment. While persons with diabetes need to constantly watch their food intake and blood sugar levels, they can still enjoy a scrumptious meal too! Read on as TOUCH Diabetes Support shares a delicious diabetes-friendly recipe fit for the holiday season!

Four Tips For Squeezing In Unstructured Free Play Time

Having a structured day-to-day schedule for school, enrichment classes, and rest is important for children. But it is through unstructured play that children get to use their imagination and problem solving skills to have fun by their own rules. Find out how you can squeeze in some free play time for your children here!

Winner at the Charity Transparency & Governance Awards!

For the second year since the inaugural Charity Transparency Awards, TOUCH Community Services, TOUCH Family Services and TOUCH International were awarded the Charity Transparency Awards by the Charity Council for its exemplary disclosure practices.

5 Tips For Successful Family Rituals

A family, like a canoe, must be steered or it won’t take you where you want to go. Without an intentional shaping of the kind of families we want, most of us end up hoping the river currents carry us to where we want to go. Putting in place family rituals can help make your relationship more satisfying. Here are 5 simple tips for make rituals work for your family!

Shining A Light Of Hope

Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Marina Bay skyline, some 1,800 runners donned their Light Of Hope Run race T-shirts and LED shoe lights, and lit up the Gardens by the Bay East footpath in support of mental health awareness.

Bringing cheer to frail seniors

For many of TOUCH Home Care's (THC) frail seniors, getting out of their home is a challenge due to mobility constraints. Special thanks to the volunteers from VM Ware who took 15 seniors out for a memorable outing at Kallang Wave Mall. it was the warm experience of being in the company of people who cared that mattered the most to our seniors that day.

The Swing That Means More Than Winning

TOUCH Community Services organised its annual charity golf tournament, Swing for Charity, on Friday, 8 September 2017. 148 golfers including Guest-of-Honour, Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) Mr S Iswaran, turned up at the Sentosa Golf Club, and enjoyed an afternoon of golf on the prestigious Serapong Course while doing their part for charity.

ACS Barker Road boys help elderly in distress

Read about how a group of students from Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) Barker Road rendered help to an elderly as they were delivering meals under TOUCH Home Care's Meals-On-Wheels programme.

Timeout with seniors

Some 20 volunteers from the National Healthcare Group Headquarters brought 11 homebound seniors from TOUCH Home Care for an eventful outing to the S.E.A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa.

More help for seniors to age in place

TOUCH Cluster Support acts as a one-stop service point for seniors and their caregivers. Supported by a team of social workers, we work with service providers to recommend practical solutions, keep track of cases, and help seniors improve their quality of life by providing psychosocial support.

A National Day wish fulfilled

Mdm Chin Tiau, 70, has never celebrated National Day. Her wish came true on 4 August 2017 when volunteers from Seaco Asia Pte Ltd organised a National Day celebration at TOUCH Senior Activity Centre at Yishun for some 50 seniors.

Resident volunteers raise health awareness in neighbourhood

TOUCH Caregivers Support (TCG) held it first week-long health screening at Chong Boon Market Food Centre, in collaboration with Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and the National Healthcare Group.

Developing Youth's Passions Into Skills

Under the guidance of ITE College East student and trainee barista Muhammad Sulaiman Bin Bujang, Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education tipped the pitcher of milk froth over a cup of freshly brewed latte and carefully formed a heart-shaped design on the surface of the aromatic beverage.

Should Junior Bunk In The Master Bedroom?

How does having your toddler sleep in the same bedroom as you and your spouse affect your marriage? Find out what Family Expert Simon Sim thinks!

Befriendee-turned-befriender helps fellow residents

Mdm Jennifer Wong, 68, knows how it feels like to be struggling alone. After benefiting from TOUCH Home Care's Community Befriending Programme, she felt ready to serve other seniors. She recently became a befriender to the Yip sisters who live at the next block.

Getting to know seniors better through person-centred care

Soon, care professionals from TOUCH can have deeper insights into their senior clients' social and life histories, interests, likes and dislikes with the launch of IngoT PCC (Person-Centred Care), an IT initiative by Lien Foundation.

Enjoying their golden years with others

It’s nice to celebrate your birthday with your family – but nicer when you can also share these special moments with friends. Mr Mr Ho Yue Soh, 78, did just that this month at TOUCH Senior Activity Centre (Yishun).

Exercising in the comfort of home

72-year-old Mr Chin Tian Loke had a fall last year, and broke his spinal tailbone, affecting his mobility. He was then introduced to Smart Health TeleRehab, which enables him to carry out prescribed rehabilitation exercises at his own pace in the comfort of his home.

The Five Key Habits of Smart Dads

No one said that being a father was easy. But here are five key habits of smart dads that you can adopt to make your fathering journey more effective and meaningful!

Love Knows No Limits

She weighs only 45kg yet she has been lifting her husband twice her size five times a day for more than two decades. Mdm Ong Siew Lay is the main caregiver to her husband, Mr Chia Yong Liang, who is a wheelchair user.

Recognised for Outstanding Efforts in Helping Seniors Age in Place

TOUCH Home Care clinched the “Best Home Care Operator Award” at the 5th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards Ceremony held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre for its excellent efforts in providing the best health and social services to support ageing-in-place.

Celebrating 25 Years of Serving the Community Together

TOUCH Community Services (TOUCH) organised the TOUCH 25th​ Anniversary – A Charity Gala on 21 April 2017 at The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore in celebration of its Silver Jubilee.

Honestly Speaking

Extramarital affairs do not discriminate regardless of our values, religion, social class, income status and public standing.

Light of Hope

The Make A Difference Race returned on the evening of 8 October 2016, brighter and more vibrant than before. Organised for the second year by TOUCH Community Services (TOUCH) and carrying the theme ‘Light of Hope’,

Working together to help seniors age in place

On 14 Oct 2016, Ang Mo Kio residents were greeted by some 30 special visitors of varying mobility status as they navigated their way around the neighbourhood. Some wore sunglasses or walked with a quad stick, while others moved around on wheelchairs to get a feel of the challenges faced by vulnerable seniors.

Celebrating 30 Years of Impacting Young Lives

TYA celebrated its 30th Anniversary on 30 October 2016 with a tea session revolving around the theme “Strength to Strength”. Held at the Flower Field Hall, Gardens by the Bay, the event brought together 500 TYA clients and their families,

Y Diabetes: A Diabetes Awareness Movement by Youths for Youths

Y Diabetes, a diabetes awareness movement was launched on 5 November 2016 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre by Minister of State for Communication & Information and Health, Mr Chee Hong Tat, in commemoration of World Diabetes Day which falls on 14 November 2016.

Learning to keep fit in the neighbourhood

On 8 November 2016, more than 50 residents gathered at TOUCH Home Care (THC) at Ang Mo Kio to learn about the benefits of exercises targeted at functional fitness and how they can improve stamina and strengthen muscles for daily tasks and activities including housework and marketing.

#GivingWeek: Make this a meaningful week!

#GivingWeek is a nationwide movement that is happening in Singapore from 29 November to 5 December 2016. It is a week long campaign to encourage every Singaporean to contribute to building a city of good.

TOUCH Cyber Wellness Clinches Wofoo Asian Award

TOUCH Cyber Wellness (TCW) clinched the Silver and My Favourite Project Awards at the Wofoo Asian Award for Advancing Family Well-Being on 4 November 2016 in Seoul, Korea.

A New Cause For Old Gadgets

Newstead Technologies is running the Gift Your Tech campaign from 5 December 2016 to 27 January 2017 to benefit children from disadvantaged families from TOUCH Community Services. 20 percent of the trade-in value of old electronic items brought for recycling will be donated by Newstead Technologies and a total of $20,000 will be raised for TOUCH.

Art Gives Back

Eight prominent and locally-acclaimed artists from the local arts community came together and contributed their works in the name of charity. The artists, including Cultural Medallion for Art awardees, Chong Fah Cheong, Han Sai Por and Chng Seok Tin, donated 17 of their art pieces comprising paintings,

Great Eastern Shows What A Giving Family Is All About

Seventy children aged five to 13 joined their parents – employees of Great Eastern – to support the work of TOUCH Home Care (THC), a service of TOUCH Community Services, in meeting the needs of the frail elderly.

Riding to Fight Cancer

With the scorching sun beating down relentlessly on their backs, 35 cyclists braved the intense heat and undulating roads on 7 January 2017 all in the name of charity. The cyclists embarked on the F[I]ght [Can]cer Community Ride at 5am and ended their ride at 7pm back in Singapore after covering an impressive 260km between Singapore and Kluang, Malaysia.

Shining Star of Diabetes Care

Mrs Julie Seow, Diabetes Life Coach at TOUCH Diabetes Support (TDS), is a pioneer in the area of psychosocial emotional care and support for persons with diabetes. She and her husband started the first support group for people with Type 1 diabetes which laid the foundation for the set up of TDS with the support of a committed team of staff and volunteers in 1992.

Kindness in action

Ms Audrey Tan, 52, was reading her newspaper outside her office at the void deck of Blk 444, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 when she suddenly heard a loud thud. The therapy assistant from TOUCH Home Care (THC) had arrived early that morning and was taking a short rest before starting work.

On mission to serve the frail elderly

Some 150 national servicemen from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) aimed for a different target on 13 January 2017. Instead of performing military duties, they rolled up their sleeves to serve some 400 frail clients under TOUCH Home Care’s (THC) Meals-On-Wheels programme for the first time

A Celebration for Young and Old

As familiar Lunar New Year tunes filled the air, 123 Primary 4 to 6 students of Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' Primary School (PLMGS) played host to 91 elderly of TOUCH Senior Activity Centre (TSAC) at the Lunar New Year Reunion Lunch held at the school’s main hall.

Getting out and rising to serve

Ang Mo Kio (AMK) resident Florence Tan, 59, walks on tip toes as one leg is shorter than the other due to polio. But that has not stopped her from diligently attending the strength training exercise sessions twice a week at the void deck of a neighbouring block.

3 Ways to Curb Junior’s Social Media Addiction

Is your child constantly glued to his/her mobile device and often distracted by notifications from various social media applications? Here are three ways to curb your child’s social media usage and help him/her spend more time engaging with people in the real world!

The Joys of Adoption

We were already familiar with TOUCH Adoption Services, having worked closely with them to prepare for our Home Study Report a year ago. So when the caller said she was calling from TOUCH, I sensed something big was in the works.