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Source: www.mcys.gov.sg |
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GOOD PROGRESS MADE IN PREPARING
FOR AN AGEING POPULATION |
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The Ministerial Committee on Ageing (MCA)
released its report card on the work accomplished by the Singapore
Government on ageing issues for 2007. The MCA, whose vision is of
“Successful Ageing For Singapore”, released the status report based on
four strategic thrusts: |
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· Enhance employability and financial
security; |
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· Provide holistic and affordable healthcare
and eldercare; |
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· Enable ageing-in-place; and |
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· Promote active ageing. |
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Good progress has been made in the four
identified strategic thrusts, and further initiatives will be
pursued in 2008. Recommendations of the earlier Committee on Ageing
Issues are also being implemented and will be included in the agenda
of the MCA. |
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The major achievements in 2007 include
measures to enhance the employability and financial security of
seniors, improving the affordability of healthcare, enhancing a
barrier-free and accessible environment for our seniors, and
facilitating seniors to be well-connected and active in society. The
full report is at Attachment A. |
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Health is key to well-being at old age.
Thus, it is vital that services for seniors to help them remain
healthy and prevent illness are established for their use. |
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A pilot Wellness Programme, announced in
September 2007, aims to offer older Singaporeans with information
and opportunities to lead healthy lifestyles and remain socially
engaged within the community. The Council for Third Age was also
established in May 2007 to promote active ageing in Singapore. |
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Taking the perspective of ageing as both
a challenge and opportunity, the MCA has also encouraged the
development of commercially viable products and services for seniors
in Singapore. Promoting a “Silver Industry” as a business
opportunity and to enhance quality living for our seniors has been
made through the Silver Industry Conference and Exhibition on 10-13
January 2008. |
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The MCA, formed in March 2007,
coordinates the efforts by the various ministries to provide a
holistic approach towards addressing the challenges and
opportunities of Singapore’s ageing population. It consists of
several high-level ministers and is led by Minister (Prime
Minister’s Office) Lim Boon Heng. |
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Issued by: Ministry of Community
Development, Youth and Sports |
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Source: www.mcys.gov.sg
Media Release 15 Jan 2008 |
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