Multiple reasons behind elder suicides

10-year suicide rate for S'pore residents aged 60 and older has been on downward trend

The suicide rate among Singapore residents - Singaporeans and PRs - over the age of 60 has generally been falling over the decade. PHOTO: ST FILE
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Twice in his life, Mr Ho, 70, has thought about ending it all.

Once, years ago, the former businessman wanted to throw himself from the top of a hotel because of financial and domestic woes.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 14, 2018, with the headline Multiple reasons behind elder suicides. Subscribe