What is ‘Step It Up’ all about?
In Step It Up (developed from Stepping Out into Active Life), we aim to empower the seniors towards a healthy and active lifestyle.
It is also designed to help the seniors prevent falls in the community.
This comprehensive 6-months programme includes:-
- Assessment for geriatric problems by CHEP’s medical team
- Twice weekly exercises targeted at improving senior’s gait and strength to prevent incidences of fall
- Educational health talks on falls prevention, including topics on diet and home safety
- Training volunteers in giving assistance and guidance to elders
Past events
9th January 2011: Senior Citizens' Sports Day at Kebun Baru Community Club14 November 2010: Free Health Screening conducted at Blk 644 Ang Mo KioParticipants doing exercises with CHEP's PhysiotherapistsVolunteers' Training ProgrammeDecember 2010 - CHEP RoadshowCoordinationTheratube exerciseStrengtheningStrengtheningFalls Prevention Education ClassAreas served
Reaching out to the elderly since 2010, the Step It Up team, including Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, goes to the heartlands like Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh, Hougang, Potong Pasir, Moulmein, Bendemeer, etc. to reduce the risk of falls in the community.
We have worked closely with many community partners such as Senior Activity Centres, Family Service Centres and Community Clubs in the heartlands to bring Step It Up closer to their residents. Our network of partners includes:
- Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA)
- Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centre
- Care Corner
- Charis Activity Centre for the Elderly
- Chong Hua Tong Senior Activity Centre
- FaithActs
- Geylang East Home for the Aged
- Jia Ying Senior Activity Centre
- Lions Befrienders
- Neighbour Ring Community Services
- NTUC Eldercare
- O’Joy Care Services
- Potong Pasir Community Club
- Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities
- Tung Ling Community Services
- Viriya Community Services
- Wesley Senior Activity Centre
- Xin Yuan Community Care
If you or your organisation is interested to enrol into Step It Up, please email to chep@ttsh.com.sg, or call us at 6359 6439 / 6359 6398 during office hours (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).
