How can we ensure that the needs of today’s and future seniors will be met to help them stay active, healthy and engaged?
How can we ensure that the needs of today’s and future seniors will be met to help them stay active, healthy and engaged?
Singapore’s population is ageing rapidly – with 1 in 4 Singaporeans expected to be 65 or older by 2030. Based on the 2019 Global Burden of Disease study, Singapore had the highest life expectancy and health-adjusted life expectancy in the world; that means that Singaporeans are living longer, healthier lives. The Action Plan for Successful Ageing was launched by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in 2015 to chart the way forward for Singaporeans to age more confidently and gracefully.
To ensure that the plan remains relevant to the needs of today’s and future seniors to help them stay active, healthy and engaged, MOH and NYC organised a youth conversation to hear youth’s perspectives on ways to help seniors age positively and gracefully.
The conversation seeks to focus on the following 3 areas:
(i) Providing opportunities for seniors to share their experiences with younger people at the workplace;
(ii) Helping youths and seniors be financially savvy and independent; and
(iii) Encouraging intergenerational interactions in the community.
Conversation on Successful Ageing (28 July 2021)
The conversation on successful ageing was held on 28 July 2021 via Zoom, involving 44 youths and Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Parliamentary Secretary (Parl Sec) of Ministry of Health & Ministry of Communications and Information.
Here are the key insights of the conversation raised by the participants:
Youth and seniors could learn from one another at the workplace
Taking a holistic approach to retirement
Seize opportunities to build intergenerational bonds
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