National plan to help older Singaporeans live well as they age and work longer

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By 2030, it is estimated that one in four people here will be aged 65 and above. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE – A national programme to empower older adults to improve and maintain their health as they age will be reaching out to more than half a million people aged 50 and above over the next five years.

The ageing population is an urgent issue that the plan is addressing. By 2030, it is estimated that one in four people here will be 65 and above, asThe Live Well, Age Well programme, which offers activities such as low-impact aerobics and qigong sessions, as well as educational sessions on mental well-being, is being gradually introduced in places such as community clubs and active ageing centres.

Singapore raised the retirement age of workers here from 62 to 63 and the re-employment age from 67 to 68 in 2022. The target is toTo support the employment of older workers, the Government will extend the senior employment credit from 2023 to 2025 under the action plan. This is to provide wage offsets for those employing workers aged 60 and above and earning up to $4,000 a month.

To encourage employers to offer part-time re-employment and flexi-work, a part-time re-employment grant will have revised criteria and be extended from 2023 to 2025. Seniors of the future are more educated, exposed and tech-savvy, and are likely to pursue diverse activities and interests, said the Health Ministry. Many will also be using digital platforms.The latest action plan has three thrusts – care, contribution and connectedness – to help Singaporeans live life to the fullest.

The third thrust helps seniors to age in place and stay connected with society and their loved ones. Housing options for the elderly will be expanded, more therapeutic gardens will be set up and lifts at around 100 overhead bridges near places frequented by the elderly, such as healthcare institutions, will be retrofitted by 2025.

 

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