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The Committee on Ageing Issues (CAI), set up in December 2004, was tasked to build on the work done by previous committees 1. An inter-agency forum that discusses and puts up proposals related to ageing issues, the CAI is co-chaired by Senior Minister of State for Health and Information, Communication and the Arts, Dr Balaji Sadasivan, and Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Youth and Sports, and National Development, Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman. The CAI has representation from the people, private and government sectors. The Report on the Ageing Population details the CAI's recommendations to make growing old in Singapore a pleasant and fulfilling experience. The full report and media release can be downloaded here. Executive Summary List of Recommendations Chapter 1- Demographic Realities: Opportunities and Challenges Chapter 2- Focus on Ageing Issues Chapter 3- Housing for Seniors: Elder-Friendly Housing Chapter 4- Accessibility for Seniors: Barrier-Free Society Chapter 5- Caring for Seniors: Holistic and Affordable Healthcare and Eldercare Chapter 6- Opportunities for Seniors: Active Lifestyles and Well-Being Chapter 7- The Way Forward Appendices List of Abbreviations Print full version of report here Letter from the Committee on Ageing Issues to the Prime Minister Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's Response to the Committee on Ageing Issues Media Release Footnote: 1 Past inter-ministry platforms include Howe Yoon Chong's "Committee on the Problems of the Aged", 1982-1984; "Advisory Council on the Aged" chaired by Minister Jayakumar, 1988-1989; "National Advisory Council on the Family and the Aged" chaired by former Minister for Community Development, Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, 1989-1997; the "Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Health Care for the Elderly" chaired by former Minister for Health, Mr Yeo Cheow Tong, 1997-1999 and the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Ageing Population chaired by Minister Mah Bow Tan, 1999-2003 and Minister Lim Hng Kiang, 2003-2004.