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Aging trends--Singapore.

D R Phillips, H P Bartlett

    Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology
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    Singapore

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology and Public Policy
    • Sociology of Aging
    • Economic Demography

    Background:

    • Population aging in Singapore presents significant societal challenges.
    • Concerns include increased state dependency, sustainability of family care, and economic impact.
    • A national policy for the elderly has been in place since 1989.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the multifaceted issues of population aging in Singapore.
    • To assess the implications for social welfare, family structures, and economic development.
    • To review the existing national policy framework for elderly persons.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of demographic trends and projections.
    • Review of social welfare and caregiving structures.
    Keywords:
    AdultAge FactorsAgedAsiaAttitudeBehaviorCommunityDemographic AgingDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEconomic DevelopmentEconomic FactorsEmploymentFamily PolicyGeographic FactorsMacroeconomic FactorsMicroeconomic FactorsOld Age SecurityPolicyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPsychological FactorsResidence CharacteristicsSelf CareSingaporeSocial PolicySocial WelfareSoutheastern AsiaSpatial DistributionTreatment

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  • Economic impact assessment related to an aging population.
  • Examination of the national elderly policy's focus areas.

    • Main Results:

    • Aging population raises questions about welfare dependency and care provision.
    • Potential impacts on Singapore's economic growth require careful consideration.
    • The national policy addresses employment, attitudes, community, and residential care for the elderly.

    Conclusions:

    • Population aging necessitates proactive policy interventions in Singapore.
    • Balancing state support, family care, and economic sustainability is crucial.
    • Ongoing evaluation of policies is vital to address the evolving needs of an aging society.