Caring for an ageing nation


Concerning: An ageing population poses future economic challenges for the country including increased demand for healthcare services, social support systems, and social security. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

THE Lunar New Year serves as a poignant reminder for me of the value of filial piety – an essential virtue emphasising respect for one’s parents, elders, and ancestors.

More often than not, this column highlights youth-related issues, as its name suggests. Today, however, I am going in the opposite direction and writing about the elderly, specifically caring for an ageing society.

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