Dr Nur Farhan Alami is an accredited geriatrician who founded Alami Clinic, providing community- and home-based geriatric care in Singapore. She has more than 19 years of experience caring for older adults across hospital, clinic and home settings. Her clinical interests include home-based assessments, dementia and memory care, medication management and chronic disease management in the elderly.
Clinical focus
Community and home-based geriatric care.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MBBS (Singapore), MRCP (UK), as publicly listed.
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Alami Clinic (see our clinic listing) — Jalan Besar Plaza, Kitchener Road
Getting to the clinic
Dr Nur Farhan Alami founded Alami Clinic at Jalan Besar Plaza on Kitchener Road, in the Jalan Besar area near the city centre. The nearest MRT is Jalan Besar station (DT22) on the Downtown Line, a short walk from the building; Farrer Park station (NE8) on the North East Line is also within reach. Because the clinic also provides home-based geriatric care, some patients are seen at home rather than at the premises.
- By MRT: alight at Jalan Besar (DT22) and walk to Kitchener Road, or use Farrer Park (NE8) nearby.
- By bus: several routes serve the Jalan Besar and Kitchener Road area, with stops close by.
- By car or taxi: paid parking is available in the area, and taxi or ride-hailing drop-off is convenient, which is helpful for older or less mobile patients.
For home visits, the clinic will confirm arrangements in advance, so there is no need to travel.
What community and home-based geriatric care covers
Community and home-based geriatric care brings the assessment and management of older adults out of the hospital and into the clinic or the patient’s own home. This approach suits people who find it difficult to travel, who are frail or housebound, or who are simply more comfortable being seen at home. Seeing a patient in their own environment can also reveal practical issues that a clinic visit might miss.
- Home-based assessments of health, mobility, safety and daily functioning.
- Assessment and management of dementia and memory problems.
- Review and management of medications for older adults.
- Management of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes in the home setting.
- Support and guidance for family members and carers.
A particular strength of home-based care is that it considers the person within their real surroundings, including home hazards, the support available and how they manage everyday tasks. This makes it easier to give advice that is genuinely practical for the patient and family.
Home-based care also lends itself to managing several conditions in a joined-up way and to involving family members and carers, who often provide much of the day-to-day support. By coordinating medical care with practical advice on safety, nutrition and daily routines, the aim is to help older adults remain as comfortable and independent as possible in familiar surroundings, while making sure that hospital care is arranged promptly when it is genuinely needed.
What to expect at a consultation
A first assessment, whether in the clinic or at home, usually involves a thorough history, often with a family member or carer present, covering medical conditions, medications, memory, mood, mobility, continence and how the person copes day to day. The specialist will carry out an examination and may use simple memory and mobility tests. In the home, particular attention is paid to safety, layout and the support available.
The specialist then discusses the findings and a practical plan, which may involve adjusting medications, treating specific conditions, recommending changes to the home, and arranging additional support. Because the assessment considers the whole person and their environment, the resulting advice is tailored to the patient’s actual circumstances.
Preparing for your appointment
For a clinic or home visit, it helps to have ready:
- Photo identification and any GP or polyclinic referral letter.
- Previous medical records, scans and test results.
- A complete and current list of all medications and supplements, ideally the actual boxes.
- A note of recent changes in memory, mood, weight, mobility or daily function.
- A written list of questions and concerns from the patient and family.
For home visits, ensuring the patient’s glasses, hearing aids and any walking aids are to hand assists the assessment.
After your consultation and follow-up
After the assessment, the patient may be referred for tests or to community services, and follow-up is arranged to review progress and adjust the plan, whether in the clinic or at home. Reports and results are discussed with the patient and family. Continuity of care is especially important for frail and housebound older adults, and ongoing review helps keep the care plan suited to their changing needs.
A second opinion can always be sought. Seek urgent help for sudden confusion, a marked change in alertness, signs of a stroke, a serious fall, chest pain or breathlessness, as these need prompt medical attention rather than a routine review.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a private clinic, an appointment can usually be made without a referral, though a GP or polyclinic letter may help with subsidies at public services. For eligible investigations or procedures, MediSave, MediShield Life or an Integrated Shield Plan may apply within set limits, while consultations and home-visit charges are generally out of pocket. As fees vary, particularly for home visits, confirm current charges directly with the clinic.
Common questions
Who is home-based geriatric care suitable for?
It suits older adults who find it hard to travel, who are frail or housebound, or who are more comfortable being assessed at home, where their real circumstances can be taken into account.
How is dementia assessed?
Assessment involves a history, often with family input, simple memory tests and an examination, sometimes with further investigations. The aim is to understand the problem and plan appropriate support.
Can chronic conditions be managed at home?
Many long-term conditions can be reviewed and managed in the home setting, with referral arranged when hospital-based tests or treatment are needed.
How can families support an older relative’s care?
Families help by sharing accurate information, keeping medication lists up to date, supporting daily routines and being involved in discussions about care and future planning.
Related guides
Sources & verification
See also: our editorial directory of geriatricians (doctors for older adults) in Singapore and our shortlist of geriatric clinics.
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