ALSO READ: Soup kitchens are a lifeline for the older crowdShe said this will lead to a possible rise of vulnerable elders without relatives to support them physically and mentally. A further 31.9% reported themselves as having low social support in terms of social interaction and perceived satisfaction from their subjective support. “Inputs to the Bill should involve stakeholders especially health professionals, NGOs and agencies invested in care of older people, especially at the community level. “In Singapore and Hong Kong, innovative new housing models are curated to cater for the ageing population with social, healthcare, commercial and retail facilities. “That’s where the community can be the eyes and ears, where everyone checks on each other among the elderly who live alone.”Calling for a comprehensive community care and support system, he suggested public healthcare to engage and send out occupational therapists on home visits to assess, monitor and provide care and referral to the elderly.

Source: The Star July 07, 2023 08:46 UTC