Getting an older parent to a clinic can mean wheelchairs, taxis, long waits and confusion — sometimes for a problem that a doctor could assess at the kitchen table. A doctor visits at home for falls, fevers, infections and chronic-condition flare-ups, with the patience that older patients need.
In older adults, a urinary infection can look like sudden confusion; a heart problem can present without chest pain; "just a bit weak today" can be the first sign of something serious. These atypical presentations are easy to miss in a rushed clinic visit and easier to assess at home, where the doctor can see how your parent actually lives and moves.
Our doctors — including emergency-medicine specialists trained to recognise these subtle presentations — take the time to examine, ask and explain, then arrange any onward care that's needed.
Assessment after a fall, checking for injury and looking for the cause — so the next one is less likely.
Reviewing fever, urinary and chest infections and dehydration, with treatment that can start at home.
Diabetes, heart failure, COPD and other long-term conditions reviewed, with a medication check for polypharmacy.
Many of our calls come from adult children — often coordinating care for a parent from across town or overseas. You're welcome to be present or to join by phone while the doctor is there. After every visit you receive a clear written summary you can keep, share with siblings, or forward to your parent's regular GP.
For ongoing needs, we can also arrange regular reviews so the same team gets to know your parent over time.
What families ask before booking a visit for a parent.
Talk to our teamYes — that is exactly what we do. A home visit removes the transport, waiting and disorientation that make clinic trips hard for older adults, especially those with dementia or limited mobility. A doctor assesses, treats and prescribes at home.
A review is wise. Older adults can have serious injuries, including head bleeds, with few early signs, and a fall can also be the first clue to an underlying problem. A doctor can examine her at home and advise. If she has severe pain, a head injury, confusion or cannot move a limb, call 995 first.
Yes. We review chronic-condition flare-ups, check long medication lists for duplicates and interactions, and forward a visit summary to your parent's regular GP or specialist on request.
Urgent Care at Home
Contact: hello@urgentcareathome.sg · +65 8850 5133
If you need emergency or life-saving treatment, do not seek it through this service. Call 995 or go to the nearest Emergency Department immediately.