In Singapore, seniors make up around 15.2% of the total population. Members of the senior population are aged 65 and above. This puts a burden on society’s current resources to properly accommodate the ageing population. As the number of senior…
As of 2020, seniors aged 65 and above make up 15.2% of the total population in Singapore. The country, along with Japan, has one of the most rapidly growing senior populations in Asia. That is due to the vast improvements…
In 2020, Singapore experienced a 26% spike in reported senior suicides, where 154 out of 452 were citizens aged 60 and above. This number has peaked since 1991, and according to the CEO of SOS (Samaritans of Singapore), increased isolation,…
People who are above the age of 65 are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s or vascular dementia. In this guide, we are going to offer an overview of the statistics, facts, and figures you should know about dementia in Singapore.…
According to research findings from 2018, dementia affected nearly 50 million people on a global scale. What’s even more alarming is that it is expected to affect 82 million people by 2030. Luckily, we can care for dementia patients by…
The past year presented us with many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted plans and goals set in 2020 – whether it was getting in shape or making more time for family. However, the start of a new year is a…
When you visit your aging parents lately, do you sometimes notice things that seem “off” about them? Maybe Dad can’t find his medications anymore, or Mom won’t talk about that mysterious dent on the car. Maybe one time you noticed…
While the holiday season can be a busy and hectic time for many, it presents the perfect opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. For family caregivers, it can also be an ideal time to check in with aging loved…
Older adults face unique perils from hospitalization, experts are quick to point out. Delirium, functional decline and medication toxicity represent just three problems that tend to affect seniors more than younger patients. Recovering from a contagious disease such as the…