WORKSHOP H - AGEING POPULATION


This page: Datuk Doris Sophia Brodi, Malaysia; Right: discussion leader Dr Lam Pin Min, MP, Singapore


placed under a relevant minister, as in Singapore where the committee has been formed and placed under the Minister for Health.


Its vision is to enable senior citizens to age in place within their homes and in their communities. The committee consists of three work streams, namely:


• Active ageing and employability which encourages physical activity,


fitness, mental wellness and social engagement for seniors; • Aged care infrastructure, which oversees the physical planning and development of aged care facilities and champions the development of a senior-friendly built environment; and • Quality aged care and manpower which develops a continuum of home-based health and social care services, caregiver support and to develop manpower capacity and


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capabilities to support the aged care sector.


In dealing with the aged


population, a two pronged approach can also be adopted; it should aim to keep seniors healthy, active and safe in the community and to provide quality care that is accessible and affordable to seniors who require it. Policy legislation for the ageing population can make provisions for:


• The formulation of a Wellness Programme that will keep the ageing population healthy by encouraging regular health screening, participation in interest groups and the promotion of learning opportunities; • Setting up of Senior Activity Centres to provide monitoring and support to low-income seniors, particularly those in low-cost public housing;


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