Singapore Ageing: Issues And Challenges Ahead

Download or read book Singapore Ageing: Issues And Challenges Ahead written by S Vasoo and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-02-02 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ageing is a part of life that all Singaporeans must face and, in fact, all families will have next of kins who will undergo that life stage. Singapore Ageing assembles a team of researchers, administrators, practitioners, advocates and academics from varied social service and care sectors, to share their thoughts, concerns and future challenges faced by an ageing Singapore in different arenas.With the Singapore demography showing a greying trend, it is increasingly vital for the government and the social, health and economic sectors to meet the needs of an ageing nation. The appropriate services and support have to be in place to respond to the issues faced by seniors. This edited volume serves as a useful resource for those who are working or researching in the field of ageing.