BEFRIENDING conference 2022

LB's INAUGURAL CONFERENCE 2022

As the saying goes, it takes a village. Befriending is a service known to many and has become an integral part of the eldercare service in Singapore. But beyond providing friendships, in the wake of our new eldercare model, befriending plays a greater role in mobilising the community and innovating for better care.

The theme of this conference, Redefining Befriending: Building Relationships and Enhancing Care, reflects this shift.

When it comes to building relationships, we aim to explore deeper health-social integration and initiate community conversations on key practice issues, such as the emerging needs and interest of seniors and the necessary competencies for practitioners.

In line with building relationships, it explores greater health-social integration and creates a platform for the attendees to network, connect with one another and build relationships. 

For enhancing care, our conference touches on the topics of loneliness and social isolation, health coaching, and end-of-life care in the community.

[PNG] Conference EDM 2022

Viewed through a broader lens, befriending is a community-driven approach. Promoting health and well-being among the growing elderly population requires a proactive, integrated, and wide-reaching support system.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our Guest-of-Honour, Ms. Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Health at the Ministry of Health, for gracing the event, and to all our guest speakers for joining us at our inaugural conference!  It was a fruitful session, where approximately 150 eldercare, healthcare, and community care practitioners gathered to gain valuable insights from experts on enhancing care for seniors.

As we continue to address the evolving needs and expectations within the community care sector, it’s essential that we enhance collaborative capabilities and strengthen the care ecosystem for our seniors.