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Singapore's population is ageing rapidly. The first batch of post-war baby boomers will reach 65 years of age by 2012. Today, one out of every 12 Singaporeans is aged 65 or above. By 2030, this ratio will become one out of five. An ageing population brings both challenges and opportunities. The next five years provides a window of opportunity to put in place policies and programmes to meet the emerging needs of an ageing population.
The Committee on Ageing Issues (CAI) was formed in December 2004 to propose policy recommendations to prepare Singapore for an ageing population.
The CAI has completed its Report on the Ageing Population, detailing its recommendations for the people, private and public sectors to work together to make growing old in Singapore a pleasant and fulfilling experience. To allow this to happen, the CAI wants to achieve four outcomes:
Outcome 1 : Elder-Friendly Housing
Singapore will be an elder-friendly place, one that allows and encourages older persons to live as part of the family and community. There will be a comprehensive range of housing options to meet the needs of seniors, complemented by good support care services. Singapore should be the best home for Singaporeans of all ages.
Outcome 2: Barrier-Free Society
Singapore will be an inclusive elder-friendly place, one that allows older persons to integrate with the wider community and lead active lives. Starting from the home, flats and buildings will be elder-friendly. Coming out of their homes, the built environment and transport system will be barrier-free. They will afford seniors a safe and unhindered travel passage; via accessible lifts, walkways and transport pick-up points, complemented by a user-friendly transportation system to their destinations.
Outcome 3: Holistic Affordable Healthcare And Eldercare
Older Singaporeans in need of care have access to a seamless continuum of healthcare and eldercare services, ensuring that the dignity and quality of life of seniors are maintained. This is achieved by:
- A vibrant private sector providing a diverse and seamless spectrum of services catering to the different needs and means of the seniors of the future;
-A dynamic people sector, providing a spectrum of health and eldercare services within the community and catering to needy Singaporeans;
- Efficient and cost-effective Government-subsidised healthcare and eldercare services that are easily accessible to seniors living in the community.
Outcome 4: Active Lifestyles And Well-Being
Older Singaporeans will lead healthy and active lifestyles. They will have fulfilling relationships within their families, across generations. They will also have many friends, and are involved in community groups and activities. Singaporeans, both young and old, will have positive attitudes towards ageing and towards seniors.
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