Dr Phua Kai Hong on housing options, social support for seniors to help them age well
Singapore is one of the fastest-ageing nations in the world. By next year, the nation will become a "super aged" society, when the share of the Singapore population aged 65 and older reaches 21 per cent. There are several housing options for seniors, from community care apartments to assisted-living apartments. Dr Phua Kai Hong from the NUS Institute of Policy Studies discusses the kind of age-friendly living that could be beneficial for the elderly. He also talks about other types of support that should be prioritised, beyond accommodation, to help them age well.
Singapore is one of the fastest-ageing nations in the world. By next year, the nation will become a "super aged" society, when the share of the Singapore population aged 65 and older reaches 21 per cent. There are several housing options for seniors, from community care apartments to assisted-living apartments. Dr Phua Kai Hong from the NUS Institute of Policy Studies discusses the kind of age-friendly living that could be beneficial for the elderly. He also talks about other types of support that should be prioritised, beyond accommodation, to help them age well.
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