19 July 2024
Singapore's longevity success hides a dark side — the lonely deaths of its seniors — exposing a need to address social isolation in its ageing population.
Tag: ageing population
21 December 2023
Geriatric and doctors' groups call for foreign-trained care workers, as aged care service providers face "unprecedented challenges" with acute staff shortages. Aged/ social care falls through the crack due to conflicting jurisdiction between MOH and KPWKM.
30 November 2023
Pacific Senior Living's first senior living residence, Acacia, in Klang features a resort-like ambience, state-of-the-art medical facilities, and premium services for those aged 60 and older. The property has a swimming pool, heated jacuzzi, BBQ area, etc.
6 November 2023
From robotic nannies for embryos to algorithms that determine the prime time for conception, AI is changing how we make babies.
27 October 2023
Sarawak State Health Department Public Medicine Specialist Dr Veronica Lugah said Malaysia is unprepared for its aged nation status in 2035 and described MOH’s doctor relocations in July as a step in the implementation of the Health White Paper.
4 October 2023
Australian society will be reshaped as its population ages, it needs to have some confronting conversations about ageing and how it pays the inevitable cost.
3 October 2023
Community living isn't well known in India and has a stigma among those who do know it. Yet embracing it could be a boon to its ageing population.
2 October 2023
Japan and Italy are tackling their ageing populations with similar yet distinct policies. But there are still some grey areas.
29 September 2023
Singapore started tackling its ageing population early and yet is facing challenges. That does not mean others should not be learning from it.
14 September 2023
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid advocates embracing Malaysia's ageing population, noting that the elderly in Japan are actively involved in community. Smart homes, telemedicine, and assistive tech can also support independent living for the elderly.