Mobile Eldercare Locator (MEL)

Description

Mobile Eldercare Locator (MEL), developed by the Singapore Silver Pages (SSP), enables users to search for health and social care services in Singapore, based on specified eldercare needs of the individuals or their loved ones. Users can learn more about the services offered by the service providers and are able to locate the service providers easily with directional maps and instructions.

1. Search Functions:
a. Search by Services: A non-location specified search which allows users to look for health and/or social care service providers.

b. Search by Region: A location specified search which allows users to look for service providers based on an identified region or zone(s).

c. Search by My Current Location: A search which allows users to look for service providers located around their current location, or by providing a postal code or address.

d. Search by Service Provider: A basic search which allows users to browse through a list of service providers, arranged in alphabetical order.

2. Useful Tools:
a. Directions: Enables users to get to the location of the service provider, either through self-drive, taxi, bus or the MRT.

b. Search nearby amenities: Provides users with information on amenities such as F&B outlets, childcare centres located near to the service provider.

c. Call a Cab: A shortcut to dial a cab.

3. Other Useful Functions:
a. Eldercare Glossary: Provides a brief description of different terms often used topics related to eldercare.

b. Useful Contacts: A listing of contact numbers and URLs useful for caregivers and elderly receiving care.

c. Bookmarks: A function to allow users to have quick access to regular information

Requirements:
Android version 2.1 and above.

Recent changes:
Version 1.1 – Minor bug fixes