{"id":32098,"date":"2023-07-28T10:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T02:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/?p=32098"},"modified":"2023-07-26T09:49:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T01:49:13","slug":"loneliness-is-an-overlooked-public-health-challenge-in-ageing-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/2023\/07\/28\/loneliness-is-an-overlooked-public-health-challenge-in-ageing-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Loneliness is an overlooked public health challenge in ageing Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_32099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32099\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/IMG_7325-1-scaled-1-e1690334471892.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/IMG_7325-1-scaled-1-e1690334471892.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/IMG_7325-1-scaled-1-e1690334471892-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/IMG_7325-1-scaled-1-e1690334471892-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/IMG_7325-1-scaled-1-e1690334471892-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/IMG_7325-1-scaled-1-e1690334471892-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/07\/IMG_7325-1-scaled-1-e1690334471892-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Photo: &#8216;Old lady on a wheelchair selling lottery tickets\u2019 by Kelman Chiang from SRN\u2019s SG Photobank<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Singapore\u2019s population continues to age at a rapid pace, senior loneliness has become increasingly prevalent as a public health concern.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associate Professor Angelique Chan (Centre for Ageing Research &amp; Education and NUS Sociology and Anthropology) and her colleagues, Assistant Professor Rahul Malhotra (Centre for Ageing Research &amp; Education) and Dr Ad Maulod (Centre for Ageing Research &amp; Education) delve into this urgent matter in their article titled &#8216;Loneliness is an overlooked public health challenge in ageing Singapore&#8217; (<em>Channel NewsAsia<\/em>, July 2023).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A\/P Chan explores the urgent issue of senior loneliness and its alarming mortality risk among the aging population, and sheds light on the gravity of this emerging public health crisis. Citing compelling data and studies, she establishes that senior loneliness is not only pervasive but also demands immediate attention to prevent its further escalation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The article also delves into the lesser-known health implications of loneliness on the elderly. Social isolation is shown to contribute to physical and mental health challenges, potentially exacerbating pre-existing conditions and negatively impacting overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of particular concern is the direct link between senior loneliness and mortality risk. A\/P Chan presents evidence suggesting that socially isolated seniors face a higher likelihood of premature death, which underscores the dire significance of senior loneliness as a public health challenge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupled with mounting health challenges in Singapore, the burden on the healthcare sector and social welfare systems is also likely to increase, making it imperative to promptly tackle this crisis. In response, A\/P Chan advocates for the implementation of support systems that promote social connections among the elderly so as to effectively combat senior loneliness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, A\/P Chan stresses the significance of building supportive communities and nurturing a sense of belonging for seniors. By encouraging social engagement and meaningful relationships, Singapore can significantly improve the quality of life for our ageing population.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/commentary\/senior-loneliness-mortality-risk-ageing-public-health-crisis-3615171\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Singapore\u2019s population continues to age at a rapid pace, senior loneliness has become increasingly prevalent as a public health concern. 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