Retired and lonely: It's tough to get men to take part in activities, say centres for elderly

Voluntary welfare organisations said there is a significant disparity in the proportion of male seniors who participate in activities they organise compared to their female peers. Dr Shannon Ang, an assistant professor of sociology at NTU, said that these older men likely focused more on their careers and consequently may not have a great relationship with family members while also maintaining few friends outside of work. “Because such a big part of their identities and who they see regularly are linked to their jobs, their social lives tend to take a hit when they stop working,” he said.

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