Assisi Hospice

25/09/2025

Would you like to take a guided tour of our Day Care Centre and witness palliative care first-hand? Join us at Assisi Hospice this 17 October (Fri) for an inspiring morning as part of Singapore Hospice Council’s Live Well Leave Well Festival.

💗 Meet the hearts behind the care – our dedicated palliative care team who walk alongside patients and families facing serious illness, and hear first-hand stories from:
• Dr Daniel Lim, Resident Physician
• Mr Phang Xiao Feng, Senior Medical Social Worker
• Ms Elena Binte Mohamed Rahim, Home Care Nurse
• Ms Sheena Low, Day Care Manager
• Ms Trudy Chua, Senior Music Therapist
🎵 Experience the healing power of music in a special interactive session with our music therapist
🚶‍♂️Take a guided tour of our hospice grounds. Discover how we care – from the unique features of our inpatient ward to the vibrant day care centre where patients engage in meaningful and therapeutic activities.

🔗 Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/meet-assisi-hospices-palliative-care-team-and-hospice-tour-tickets-1608991429679
🗓️ Date: 17 Oct (Fri)
🕙 Time: 10am–12pm
📍 Venue: Assisi Hospice, 832 Thomson Road, Singapore 574627

18/09/2025

What is palliative care and how does Assisi Hospice provide compassionate care for patients and families that preserves their dignity and quality of life? Join us at Assisi Hospice this 17 October (Fri) for an inspiring morning as part of Singapore Hospice Council ’s Live Well Leave Well Festival.

💗 Meet the hearts behind the care – our dedicated palliative care team who walk alongside patients and families facing serious illness, and hear first-hand stories from:
• Dr Daniel Lim, Resident Physician
• Mr Phang Xiao Feng, Senior Medical Social Worker
• Ms Elena Binte Mohamed Rahim, Home Care Nurse
• Ms Sheena Low, Day Care Manager
• Ms Trudy Chua, Senior Music Therapist
🎵 Experience the healing power of music in a special interactive session with our music therapist
🚶‍♂️Take a guided tour of our hospice grounds. Discover how we care – from the unique features of our inpatient ward to the vibrant day care centre where patients engage in meaningful and therapeutic activities.

🔗 Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/meet-assisi-hospices-palliative-care-team-and-hospice-tour-tickets-1608991429679
🗓️ Date: 17 Oct (Fri)
🕙 Time: 10am–12pm
📍 Venue: Assisi Hospice, 832 Thomson Road, Singapore 574627

17/09/2025

Welcome to Assisi on Air as our music therapist Trudy brings you lovely music to lift your spirits! While you are listening, our patients and staff are also enjoying the music through our PA system.

🎶 Our song today is 奉献 (fèng xiàn) by Julie Su. The song’s beautiful and poetic lyrics invite us to ponder about what we might wish to dedicate to our loved ones, and perhaps to appreciate the gift of those around us too.

🎵 今天，我们将为您带来苏芮演唱的歌曲《奉献》。这首歌的歌词优美而富有诗意，提醒我们珍惜身边的人， 并引发我们思索：有什么我们可以奉献给所爱的人。

17/09/2025

The theme of Assisi Dinner 2025 - “La Dolce Vita” reminds us that true sweetness in life comes from compassion and care. A heartfelt thank you to Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, who not only graced the event last Saturday as our Guest-of-Honour, but also raised $48,000 (consisting of two winning bids and a matching donation) for Assisi Hospice by serenading our guests with two lovely songs!

Our guests enjoyed a memorable evening filled with uplifting performances by The Countdown band and heartfelt letters and sharing from families of former patients. We were deeply moved by the inspiring sharing from our doctor Dr Tan Su-Yen, medical social worker Mr Phang Xiao Feng, Home Care nurse Ms Rachel Tan, and volunteer Mr Edward Shoo.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported Assisi Hospice. Together, we continue to bring compassionate care to those who need it most.

10/09/2025

"They're so much bigger than on TV!" 🐴 That was the excited reaction from our patients as they came face-to-face with the majestic horses at the Singapore Polo Club. From feeding and patting these gentle giants to learning all about their unique personalities and routines, our patients were treated to an unforgettable, up-close experience that brought pure joy and wonder to their hearts.

A heartfelt thank you to Singapore Polo Club (Official) and the amazing volunteers from IWG Singapore for making this special outing possible. Seeing our patients' faces light up with smiles? Truly priceless.

📸 Swipe through to see the joy in action!

09/09/2025

What a paw-some Friday it was! Our staff enjoyed a delightful dose of fur-therapy with our adorable therapy dogs at Assisi Fur-iendly Friday. We're still smiling from all the joy, wagging tails, and comforting snuggles they brought!

A huge thank you to our dear PawPals volunteers for taking the time to bring these wonderful, paw-sitive vibes to our colleagues. 🐶❤️

22/08/2025

Food can be more than just a meal. It brings comfort, memory, and love. Read about how our Food Buddy volunteer Benjamin brings our patient Mr Yeo big joy with a simple pleasure - the KFC fried chicken that he misses: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/food/last-meals-how-durian-chilli-crab-and-kfc-bring-comfort-to-the-dying

Thank you, The Straits Times, for highlighting the profound role of food in the final phase of life, and showing how these simple gestures can bring warmth, comfort, and meaning when it matters most.

For palliative care patients, food restores some agency and dignity. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

21/08/2025

In AsiaOne’s Ordinary People series, our No One Dies Alone (NODA) volunteer Edward shows how an ‘ordinary’ life can leave an extraordinary mark. He befriends patients who do not have family support and spends time with them in their final hours, ensuring that no one takes life’s last journey alone. Watch the video: https://www.facebook.com/asiaonecom/videos/1269815151341005/
A big thank you to our volunteers for journeying with our patients and thank you, AsiaOne, for sharing this story and shining a light on the quiet compassion that volunteers like Edward bring to palliative care.

15/08/2025

Learn to use music to support someone today! Calling all healthcare professionals, allied care professionals, volunteers, social workers, counsellors, faith-based communities who support families at end-of-life care - join in a series of lectures and workshops designed to equip you with practical and reflective tools to use music meaningfully. Through experiential learning, participants will explore music’s potential in healing, connection, and spiritual care in palliative care. Find out more at https://www.assisihospice.org.sg/transforming-lives-through-music/ and register by 30 Aug! This programme is supported by Community Care Manpower Development Awards (CCMDA), and this series of symposium and workshops is offered at no cost to participants.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬
Speaker: Dr. Nicki Cohen
Date: 10 Sep 2025, 9am to 12pm OR 11 Sep 2025, 1pm to 4pm
Venue: Assisi Hospice, 832 Thomson Road (Level 6, Essery Hall)

𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜, 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞
Facilitators: Music Therapists (from local Healthcare Institutions)
Date: 10 Sep 2025, 9am to 5pm OR 11 Sep 2025, 9am to 5pm
Venue: Assisi Hospice, 832 Thomson Road (Level 5, Education Centre Training Lab 1&2)

𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
Speaker: Dr. Nicki Cohen and Tammy Lim
Date: 12 Sep 2025, 9am to 12pm
Venue: Assisi Hospice, 832 Thomson Road (Level 6, Essery Hall)

14/08/2025

Who "wood" have guessed that a few pieces of wood, some sandpaper, and lots of laughter could create such special memories?

A big shoutout to volunteers from Standard Chartered Singapore for joining our Day Care patients for a fun-filled woodcraft workshop! Together with expert instructors from Roger&Sons, the patients and volunteers rolled up their sleeves, got crafty, and made some beautiful wooden coasters — and even more beautiful connections. Every carve and polish came with stories, smiles, and a whole lot of heart. Together, they shaped more than wood. They shaped moments that truly matter.

Thank you, Standard Chartered and Roger & Sons, for helping us create lovely memories for our patients!

Drop a ❤️ if you love seeing moments like these!

08/08/2025

"They may be gone, but never forgotten." Our patients share what they miss most about the Singapore of the past — from vanished roadside stalls to old trishaws. ❤️

31/07/2025

On this Nurses’ Day, we celebrate the compassion and dedication of Assisi Hospice’s nurses. Their care doesn’t just touch the lives of our patients; it deeply moves their families as well.

Hear from the loved ones of our patients as they share their heartfelt gratitude and stories about the amazing nurses who make all the difference every day.