Doing something for our seniors before it’s too late

The Japanese approach to senior care focuses on self-sufficiency and dignified support for the elderly. Photo: 123rf.com

Reminiscing about the “good old days”, Abigail Lim’s grandpa used to say how, when he was a boy, he had to share a small room with his nine siblings – something that may seem unbearable to youngsters now.

“Back in those days, Gong Gong said that he had to squeeze in one small room with his nine siblings to sleep. Can you imagine all 10 of them in one room?” she said. “But he was very grateful to have his siblings because they always had each other to share life’s many burdens.