As long as an older person is able to understand the risks of living alone and accept those consequences, they should be allowed to exercise their autonomy and decide for themselves, says Dr Tan. Photo: 123rf.com
Don't you dare send me to a retirement home, CK Ng’s 75-year-old father said to him.
But as an only child and someone who works long hours, even on weekends, Ng wasn’t able to properly care for his father who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.
