October 11, 2012

The STRAITS TIMES reported that experts were participating in a discussion on “Aging-in-place:how prepared are we?” held at the National University of Singapore on 9 October , 2012. A/P Chia Ngee Choon claimed that the Government should allow the elderly to sublet part or all of their flats, while A/P Paulin Straughan preferred giving the elderly the option of moving into retirement villages. Meanwhile, A/P Angelique Chan put emphasis on the importance of medical conditions, as good medical conditions help the elderly to keep fit in their sunset years. In opening the session, Dr Amy Khor, Minister of State for Health and Manpower, put forward the “4Ps”–philosophy, physical environment, policies, and people, among which the last “P” is the most important, because Singaporeans’ attitudes towards the elderly are closely associated with the outcomes of public policy.

Additional media coverage about “Ageing in Place” can be found through the links below:

Print & Online

TODAY, Page 8, “Elderly healthcare: Is three-generation family as social support still realistic?”: http://www.todayonline.com/PDFViewer/PDF/20121010/1010HNP008.pdf

Lianhe Zaobao, Page 6, “Academics: Seniors should change mindset that living alone is similar to being abandoned” http://readnow.mediamonitors.com.au/Temp/61537555/165810669.pdf

Channel NewsAsia Online (9 October 2012), “Revisit policies to facilitate ageing-in-place: experts”: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1230384/1/.html

My Paper, Page A4, “Ageing Singapore: ‘Need to change filial-piety mindset’” http://readnow.mediamonitors.com.au/Temp/61537555/165803203.pdf

Berita Harian, Page 2, “Government ensures seniors to enjoy continuous quality life in sliver years”   http://cyberita.asia1.com.sg/singapura/pemerintah-pastikan-nikmat-kehidupan-warga-emas-terus-terjaga

Shin Min Daily, Page 6, “Former NMP Paulin Tay Straughan suggests giving free medical treatment to Singaporeans above the age of 65” http://readnow.mediamonitors.com.au/Temp/61537555/165806041.pdf

Asia One Online (10 October 2012), “Singapore ‘needs to change filial-piety mindset’” http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20121010-376608.html

xinMSN (9 October 2012), “Change mindsets and revisit policies to facilitate ageing-in-place: Academics” http://news.xin.msn.com/en/singapore/change-mindsets-and-revisit-policies-to-facilitate-ageing-in-place-academics

Broadcast

Channel News Asia (9 October 2012) Singapore Tonight, 10.30pm, “Revisit policies to facilitate ageing-in-place: experts”

Channel 5 News (9 October 2012) News 5 Tonight, 10pm, “Revisit policies to facilitate ageing-in-place: experts”

938Live (9 October 2012), “Change mindsets and revisit policies to facilitate ageing-in-place: Academics” http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/radio/938live/singaporenews.aspx?cp-documentid=250869769