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| Self-reliance is vital, said Mr Lim Boon Heng, minister in charge of ageing issues. When a person needs care, his family should provide the first line of support, then comes the community and the State. Perceptions of ageing also need to change, he added. "If we remain healthy, there's no reason why we cannot be active until 80. We're old when we think we're old." -- ST FILE PHOTO | ||
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| Prof Mehta suggested that a national registry be set up for seniors who live alone or as couples, so targeted help reaches them easily. | ||
