OCBC and Care Corner Singapore (CCS) have launched a programme to promote social interaction among seniors.

The event to kickstart the project on Wednesday (Nov 1) was attended by about 200 seniors, as well as OCBC staff volunteers and social workers from CCS.

Care Corner ElderConnect Supported by OCBC was launched by MP for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC Zaqy Mohamad, who is also Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Manpower.

The event, held at CCS’ Active Ageing Centre (AAC) in Marsiling, featured various activities across three categories: carnival games to improve cognitive health, senior-centric workouts to improve physical health, and wellness workshops to educate seniors.

Edward Tang, assistant manager of Care Corner Senior Services, said: “It is important to facilitate the integration of seniors into their community so that they experience more support and feel less alone.”

Over the next 12 months, OCBC staff volunteers will make house visits to check on the well-being of more than 3,500 seniors above 60 years old and encourage them to join the activities organised by OCBC and CCS’ AACs.

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“Our encouragement and support are crucial to ensure seniors remain actively engaged physically and cognitively,” said Jessica Huang, a staff volunteer from OCBC.