Dead Alone In Singapore
"There’s a growing group of retirees in Singapore who are living out their golden years in poor health and little social support. Their greatest fear? To die without anyone noticing.
Those who died and went undiscovered for days are getting younger - the median age was 66 based on reported incidents in 2023. Can community efforts ensure these seniors have the choice of dying with dignity? "
Dead Alone In Singapore - Don't let me die solo: how can we prevent lonely deaths?
"There’s a growing group of retirees in Singapore who are living out their golden years in poor health and little social support. Their greatest fear? To die without anyone noticing.
Those who died and went undiscovered for days are getting younger - the median age was 66 based on reported incidents in 2023. Can community efforts ensure these seniors have the choice of dying with dignity? "
Dead Alone In Singapore
In 2023, there were at least 37 cases of lonely deaths reported in the media. There will have been many more of such cases that went unreported. And it looks to be a growing phenomenon here in Singapore…
Who are these people who die alone unnoticed? Where are their family and friends and what led to their isolation? Most of all, is there anything that can be done to mitigate the situation.
This series takes a look at the issue, speaking to those who are at risk of dying alone and to those who bear witness to lonely deaths – the medical and social services helping with end-of-life arrangements, those who deal with the aftermath of a lonely death and those impacted by the tragedy of such deaths. It aims to tell the layered story of dying alone in Singapore.
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