Core Concept: Home-based vs Centre-based (and Mixed Mode)

CCSV services generally fall into two main modes:

1) Centre-based (Day Care Centre)

The elderly person attends a day care centre within their district during daytime.

Pros

• •  Social interaction and group activities
• •  Meals provided
• •  Access to rehabilitation equipment and centre facilities

Cons

• •  Restricted by centre operating hours (often “office hours”)
• •  Requires transport arrangements and escorting
• •  More physical demand for frail elders

2) Home-based (Services delivered at home)

Professionals visit the elderly person’s home to provide services.

Pros

• •  No travel burden for the elderly person
• •  More flexible scheduling (some providers may offer evening services)
• •  More private, 1-on-1, personalised care in a familiar environment

Why Home-Based Care is Winning in 2026

To ensure maximum safety and comfort, many families are switching to a home-based care model. This approach focuses on professional support delivered directly to the doorstep, eliminating travel fatigue and infection risks associated with crowded centers.

The 6 Core Service Categories Commonly Covered by CCSV

1) Rehabilitation (Rehab Therapy)

One of the highest-value applications of the CCSV.

What it can include

• •   Assessment and training by registered Physiotherapists (PT) / Occupational Therapists (OT)
• •   Post-stroke rehabilitation
• •   Mobility improvement and fall-prevention training
• •   Training for Parkinson’s disease
• •   Cognitive training for dementia-related needs

How YDCare approaches it

• •   Practical home-based recommendations based on the living environment (e.g., bathroom thresholds, bed height, transfer routes)
• •   Pain-focused support options to relieve chronic joint discomfort (when clinically appropriate)

2) Nursing Care (Clinical / Medical Nursing)

For elders with medical needs—this is a professional area that cannot be replaced by general caregiving.

What it can include (RN/EN home visits)

• •   Wound care (e.g., pressure injury care)
• •   Tube changes (e.g., nasogastric tube, urinary catheter)
• •   Medication management and injections (e.g., insulin)
• •   Peritoneal dialysis support (as appropriate and per care plan)

How YDCare strengthens safety

• •   Case oversight and care planning support through experienced clinical supervision, so home visits are not isolated tasks but part of a monitored plan.

3) Personal Care (Daily Living Assistance)

Hands-on support that reduces family workload and physical strain.

What it can include

• •   Bathing, hair washing, dressing
• •   Changing continence products
• •   Feeding assistance
• •   Transfers (bed ↔ chair), toileting support

Quality assurance focus

• Clear staff selection standards and structured reporting/handovers so families can track daily condition changes more transparently.

4) Home Support Services (Practical Living Support)

Helps solve day-to-day problems at home.

What it can include

• •   Light home cleaning (focused on the elderly person’s living area)
• •   Shopping/errand support
• •   Meal delivery (depending on provider scope)

Please note: Service quotas may apply. To ensure comprehensive care, the CCSV is not intended to be used exclusively for household cleaning.

5) Escort Service (Medical Appointment Escort)

Relieving Caregiver Burnout: Professional accompaniment services that free you from the physical and logistical strain of medical appointments.

What it can include

• •   Escorting the elderly person to hospital/clinic appointments
• •   Helping with registration/queueing
• •   Medication pick-up

The Gold Standard of Escort Services:

A truly professional escort service goes beyond transportation. It acts as the family’s "eyes and ears," ensuring all medical instructions are accurately recorded and communicated back with total clarity.  

6) Carer Support & Respite (Including Short-term Relief)

Often overlooked, but the key to a sustainable caregiving journey.

What it can include

• Short home-based respite care so the primary caregiver (spouse/children) can rest or run errands

Bridging the Critical Gap: Specialist Nighttime & Overnight Support  

    Most traditional services overlook a crucial reality: care needs don't end at sunset. For elders facing sundowning, nocturnal wandering, or frequent nocturia, families require vigilant overnight supervision rather than standard daytime help. YDCare manages these specific nighttime risks, providing a rare but essential lifeline for exhausted primary caregivers.  

Reference: Matching Service Type to Staff Qualifications