The Silver Buddy initiative pairs seniors with volunteers to tap the Buddy Aide app for their caregiving needs.
The app has features such as medication instructions, information on follow-up appointments and therapy reminders.
The Silver Buddy initiative and Buddy Aide app were winners of an inaugural challenge launched in July last year by the Ministry of Health’s Office for Healthcare Transformation and the National Council of Social Service.
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