Project+Task

=Project Task=


 * Project Task:** Community, Service and Social Change - Understanding the Needs of the Elderly in Singapore

Currently, the elderly (those aged 65 years and above) make up 8.3% of Singapore's population. However, by 2030 this will increase to 19% (Inter-Ministerial Committee on Aging Report 1999). As one of the fastest ageing populations in Asia, Singapore faces many challenges in ensuring 'successful ageing' of its elderly citizens. These include **government policies on the employment and employability of the elderly, elderly-friendly amenities and physical facilities in housing estates, financial security (such as whether an individual's CPF savings is sufficient for support in old age) and healthcare.** Other issues include **the provision of communal facilities and opportunities for active lifestyles to keep senior citizens physically, socially and mentally active, as well as sufficient and affordable elder-care and healthcare facilities.**

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Extra Information: The retirement age for the elderly is 62 years, and can continue to work (if they wish to do so) till 65 years of age.