International Day of Older Persons (IDOP)
Observed on 1 October every year, IDOP is celebrated around the world to recognise and acknowledge the contributions made by older persons. In Singapore, our annual IGA-led IDOP celebrations encompass a wide range of activities from hands-on workshops to large-scale public outreach events depending on the needs of our older Singaporeans as well as our partners. For instance, IDOP 2023 was an intergenerational carnival with game booths and mass exercises centred on the theme of 'Inspiring Growth through the Ages'.
Our recent IDOP 2024 showcased a 3-month long public exhibitions at different libraries from September to November, with each exhibition concluded with a workshop focusing on Cognitive Health, which is one important domain of healthy ageing. Other than that, we also conducted a 'Chat, Craft & Connect' workshop in October for 24 pairs of persons living with dementia and their caregivers at the National Museum of Singapore's Reunion Space, aimed to support caregivers in fostering meaningful connection with their loved ones.
Seniors Masterclass
Our Seniors Masterclass series strives to equip older persons with practical tips to take charge of their health, and empower family caregivers to support their loved ones confidently and competently. We collaborate with our partners to deliver geriatric-centric talks, seminars and workshops tailored to the needs and interests of our target audience.
Frailty Ready Hospital (FRH)
At TTSH, we serve some of the oldest populations in Singapore's central region and would need to be well-equipped to deliver care to increasingly frail patients. In 2023, IGA partnered with TTSH to launch the Frailty-Ready Hospital educational series which introduced the concept of frailty, implications on patient care, and how to identify and manage frail patients. The infographics are curated by our multidisciplinary team and the series is now in its second year with an expanded scope of domain-specific frailty knowledge.
Intensive Practical Course in Dementia Care
This 3-day Intensive Practical Course in Dementia Care is one of our signature courses aimed at building capabilities and equipping healthcare professionals with the skills necessary to care for persons living with dementia. The course is delivered by our multidisciplinary team of local experts and promises an engaging mix of didactic and hands-on segments.