Concerns that ageing population pose Demand for more healthcare and social services Strain on the...

Concerns that ageing population poseDemand for more healthcare and social servicesStrain on the working populationMore resources would be diverted to take care

of their needs

Many Helping Hands Approach – it is the responsibility of the individual, family, community and government

Individual ResponsibilityHealth checks and maintain healthPre-retirement planningFamily bondingExpected outcome : So that they would be

independent and age gracefully and government need not divert all its resources for their need and thus can use for other needs of nation

Family SupportHave a positive attitude towards ageingEnsure that home is safe for the agedMake them feel part of the familyFinancial support Expected outcome : Give them emotional, social

and financial support so that they would not be dependent on the nation

Community HelpGovernment subsidized community-based servicesVolunteers are housewives and studentsHave free health check services and recreational

activitiesExpected outcome : Help them to remain physically,

socially and mentally active. This will allow them to be independent and not depend on public welfare

Government SupportLawCPF IncentivesExpected outcome : Ensure that the family

support is there and elderly are independent