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