Malaysia is getting old fast, but are we ready for an elderly nation?

Malaysia is estimated to become an ageing nation in a decades time, with more than 15 of the population aged 60 and above by then. — 123rf.com

Our nation is ageing rapidly. Thanks to medical advances, improvements in hygiene and food supply, Malaysians are living longer. But our infrastructure and services haven’t moved in tandem to keep up with the needs of the elderly.

The concern is not only about the size of the ageing population, but also their health, welfare, care and living arrangements.