How Singapore is preparing for a super aged society come 2026

To deal with an ageing population, Singapore should strengthen its abilities and competencies to pivot, so it can meet emerging and changing needs in tandem with the speed of ageing. One way to achieve this is through giving adults a bigger say in shaping how they age, as many in the later-born cohorts of older adults are educated and have valuable skills, said Dr Shannon Ang, an assistant professor of sociology at NTU. Dr Ang also noted that although successful ageing is emphasised in Singapore, older people who are sick, frail and disabled should not be ignored.

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