Ageing In Singapore

Author : S Vasoo,Bilveer Singh,Srinivasan Chookkanathan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811265204

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Singapore Ageing: Issues And Challenges Ahead by S Vasoo,Bilveer Singh,Srinivasan Chookkanathan Pdf

Ageing is a part of life that all Singaporeans must face and, in fact, all families will have next of kins who will undergo that life stage. Singapore Ageing assembles a team of researchers, administrators, practitioners, advocates and academics from varied social service and care sectors, to share their thoughts, concerns and future challenges faced by an ageing Singapore in different arenas.With the Singapore demography showing a greying trend, it is increasingly vital for the government and the social, health and economic sectors to meet the needs of an ageing nation. The appropriate services and support have to be in place to respond to the issues faced by seniors. This edited volume serves as a useful resource for those who are working or researching in the field of ageing.

Author : Peggy Teo,Kalyani Mehta,Leng Leng Thang,Angelique Chan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134188550

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Ageing in Singapore by Peggy Teo,Kalyani Mehta,Leng Leng Thang,Angelique Chan Pdf

Providing original critical discourse from Asian writers recording Asian voices, this fascinating text is an invaluable resource giving an in-depth analysis of the experience of ageing in Singapore.

Author : Belinda Yuen,Špela Močnik,Freya C.H. Yu,Winston Yap
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9783030382889

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Ageing-Friendly Neighbourhoods in Singapore, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America by Belinda Yuen,Špela Močnik,Freya C.H. Yu,Winston Yap Pdf

This book brings together the emerging body of work on age-friendly neighbourhoods in Singapore, the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and North America. It begins with an overview chapter on the current state of policy, practice and research on age-friendly neighbourhoods in Singapore. This is followed by an annotated bibliography of published materials on age-friendly neighbourhoods in the above-mentioned countries and regions, encompassing theoretical work and empirical research reported on in journal articles, books and conference proceedings. The annotations for Singapore also map the grey literature, including unpublished dissertations and theses. The aim is to provide a sense of the scope of, issues in, and discourse on age-friendly neighbourhoods, the development of which is increasingly being recognised as a key strategy to support healthy ageing and enhance quality of life in ageing societies.

Author : Peggy Teo,Kalyani Mehta,Leng Leng Thang,Angelique Chan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134188543

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Ageing in Singapore by Peggy Teo,Kalyani Mehta,Leng Leng Thang,Angelique Chan Pdf

Older persons are often portrayed as social and financial burdens because pensions, health and social care have to withstand increasing old age dependency ratios. Due to a lack of access to representation or a lack of social and economic power, older people have found few opportunities to have their voices heard, making age an immensely political issue. Written by an impressive team of authors, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the experience of ageing in Singapore examining key issues such as health, work, housing, family ties and care giving. It looks at how social categorization enters into everyday life to elucidate the multiple meanings of age and identity encountered in a rapidly changing economy and society. Providing original critical discourse from Asian writers recording Asian voices, Ageing in Singapore will appeal to a wide readership and is an invaluable resource for policy makers, service practitioners and scholars working on Asian gerontology.

Author : Grace Khei Mie Wong,Giok Ling Ooi,Kai Hong Phua
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Aged
ISBN : 9789810421892

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Annotated Bibliography on Ageing and the Elderly in Singapore by Grace Khei Mie Wong,Giok Ling Ooi,Kai Hong Phua Pdf

Author : Sabrina Ching Yuen Luk
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789819908721

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Healthy Ageing in Singapore by Sabrina Ching Yuen Luk Pdf

Singapore is the world’s second-fastest ageing society and will become a super- aged society by 2030. This book fills an important research gap by examining Singapore’s efforts to achieve healthy ageing. It draws on both semi-structured interviews and secondary data (e.g. government documents, journal articles, books, reports) to examine hot topics such as financial wellness of older adults, ageing in place, dementia friendly communities and digital connection with older adults in the time of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In the interviews, experts and professionals provide valuable insights into the issue of healthy ageing in Singapore. The book ’s goal is to provide a comprehensive portrait of healthy ageing in Singapore, while also sharing valuable lessons to help other countries achieve healthy ageing.

Author : Belinda Yuen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319924441

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Ageing and the Built Environment in Singapore by Belinda Yuen Pdf

This book contains a collection of studies that have been conducted among older residents in Singapore. Different methods, from surveys to crowd sourcing, have been used to investigate the older adults’ lived experiences and social participation in the residential environment. The findings reveal that older residents interact with the built environment in ways that reflect their changing capabilities and lifestyles. Since the built environment – where we live and go – can have an important impact on our daily lives, especially among older people, understanding these experiences and perceived needs is important to help older individuals age within their community.

Author : D. Reisman
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781848447455

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Social Policy in an Ageing Society by D. Reisman Pdf

Around half the world s population live in countries where the fertility rate is far below the replacement rate and where life expectancy is increasing dramatically. Using Singapore as a case study, Social Policy in an Ageing Society explores what might happen in a dynamic and prosperous society when falling births, longer life expectancy and rising expectations put disproportionate pressure on scarce resources that have alternative uses. David Reisman investigates the challenges facing Singapore, where a rapidly rising median age and the growing pressure of the elderly upon medical attention are threatening to disrupt the economic and even the political status quo. The dependency of the old upon the young is becoming a financial and an emotional burden. Health care is swelling in quantity and price. Voluntary and compulsory savings are being used up. New demands for pensions and subsidies are challenging the national ideology of family network and self-reliance. Despite a wealth of prospective problems, the author argues that viable solutions can be found. Discretionary savings can increase. Reverse mortgages can monetise owner-occupied property. A higher participation rate can give the elderly the opportunity to earn a living for themselves. This book concludes that public policy must play its part in facilitating these solutions. It must ensure that the old retain their dignity. The old should not lie where they fall. This comprehensive, intelligible and highly original cross-disciplinary study will appeal to a wide-ranging audience. Readers will include academics, researchers and students with an interest in health economics, the economics of development, social policy and administration, public policy and the socio-economic aspects of medicine.

Author : Wing-Cheong Chan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781136726255

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Singapore's Ageing Population by Wing-Cheong Chan Pdf

A rapidly ageing population is the most significant demographic issue confronting Singapore in our lifetime. This has created new and increasing demands on Singapore's healthcare system and on the families of the older adults. The challenge is in providing a system of care that is humane, effective and sustainable financially. This requires coordination between state funded providers, the family and the community. This book offers a multi-disciplinary perspective by researchers from various disciplines such as medicine, sociology, anthropology and law on managing healthcare and end-of-life decisions in Singapore. Providing information and suggestions for better policy formulation towards the aged, this book is an invaluable resource for policy makers, serivce practitioners and scholars working on Asian gerontology.

Author : Belinda Yuen,Emily Soh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319447544

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Housing for Older People in Singapore: An Annotated Bibliography by Belinda Yuen,Emily Soh Pdf

This bibliography offers valuable annotated references on housing for older population for those interested in these initiatives and discussions. It begins with an overview piece on the state of policy, practice and research on housing for the older population in Singapore. This is followed by an annotated bibliography featuring published and unpublished work, spanning recent decades, pertaining to housing for the older population with emphasis on Singapore. It encompasses theoretical and empirical research reported in journal articles and book chapters as well as grey literature, like dissertations and theses, conference proceedings, working papers and newspaper articles. The bibliography also contains additional citations covering global studies, in particular, in Asia, North America and UK. It is hoped that this bibliographic material will serve as a useful starting reference point for discussions on housing of older people in Singapore and also for key developments in other parts of the world. The goal is to encourage additional scholarship.

Author : Kai Hong Phua,Lee Gan Goh,Mui Teng Yap
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789813225565

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Ageing In Asia: Contemporary Trends And Policy Issues by Kai Hong Phua,Lee Gan Goh,Mui Teng Yap Pdf

Ageing in Asia contains a selection of leading social systems and programs, with interesting case-studies offering innovative and useful lessons. The book covers ageing and related developments occurring in the most dynamic industrializing and urbanizing societies of emerging Asia. It includes topical issues such public policies and responses to current challenges from the growing needs of an ageing population due to rise of chronic non-communicable diseases, amidst rapidly changing social, cultural, economic and political changes in the region. The main purpose of the book is to provide useful comparisons of social care systems undergoing rapid transitions, and to offer some examples of best practices and lessons to respond to the changing needs due to population ageing.

Author : Belinda Yuen,Penny Kong
Publisher : Springer
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-23
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9783319728995

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Arts and Culture for Older People in Singapore: An Annotated Bibliography by Belinda Yuen,Penny Kong Pdf

This book combines in a single volume numerous studies concerning the use of arts and culture to enhance quality of life, health and wellbeing among older people, especially in Singapore. The bibliography covers not only research conducted in Singapore (both published and grey literature), but also a global body of work encompassing the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and North America. In addition to the annotated bibliography, the opening chapter introduces the current state of policy, practice and research on arts and culture for older people in Singapore. The book offers a valuable point of reference for all readers interested in the use of artistic and cultural development as creative and non-pharmacological approaches to providing support throughout the ageing process. It will be particularly useful for anyone interested in research advances in participatory arts therapies and recreational activities for older individuals.

Author : Carl Edward Bentelspacher,Keiko Minai
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Aged
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016858743

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Ageing in Japan and Singapore by Carl Edward Bentelspacher,Keiko Minai Pdf

Author : Subas Dhakal,Alan Nankervis,John Burgess
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811666636

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Ageing Asia and the Pacific in Changing Times by Subas Dhakal,Alan Nankervis,John Burgess Pdf

This book demonstrates that there are wide-ranging potential challenges in addressing issues associated with ageing populations in both developed and developing countries of the region. This book brings together local, national and regional perspectives on the ageing population and sustainable development nexus in selected countries in the Asia Pacific region. The countries selected in this book include a mix of developed and developing economies that all reflect strong trade, investment and migration linkages. While the Asia Pacific region is forecast to enjoy high growth in the coming decade, a recurring common policy challenge is addressing the ‘demographic time bomb’ posed by ageing populations and workforces (Montague et al., 2017). Consequently, this book focuses on strategic policies and practices of multiple stakeholders, primarily: governments, industry and education systems, together with, the range of aged care services providers – in more effectively addressing these key socio-economic challenges associated with the ageing population for sustainable development.

Author : Lee Hock Guan
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9789812307668

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Ageing in Southeast and East Asia by Lee Hock Guan Pdf

Examines national ageing policies and programs, the sustainability of existing pension systems, housing and living arrangements, inter-generational transfer, and aspects of quality of life of the elderly population.