Minds launching financial planning modules for caregivers of people with special needs – AutismSTEP
SINGAPORE – Mr and Mrs Choo are in their 70s, but unlike their friends who have grown children supporting them, their only child is intellectually disabled and still requires care.
Mr Choo, who declined to reveal his full name, has discussed his son’s future care with his 35-year-old niece, but is mindful that she may want to start her own family in future.
The couple will get some guidance when a series of six modules on life plans, living arrangements, and support networks and services comes out later in 2024.
The modules are part of Minds’ beefed-up online portal on future care planning options for caregivers, called FutureReady.
Other new modules will cover topics such as insurance, schemes and grants as well as health services and medical screening.
This came after Minds saw an uptick in inquiries from caregivers on making future care arrangements, after the first six FutureReady modules on legal issues, finances, health and accommodation were launched in 2023.
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