Ageing

Commentary

Many S’porean seniors have only their spouse for support. When injury strikes, it can upend two lives

When one elderly person suffers a fall or an illness, the caregiving burden often falls on a frail spouse, say the writers.

Debate growing over whether Seoul can afford free bus rides for senior citizens

Seoul’s population aged 70 and above is projected to grow from roughly 1.27 million in 2026 to 1.63 million by 2031.

Japan enacts changes to bolster support for elderly without kin

The number of people aged 65 or older without relatives within the third degree of kinship is projected to rise from 2.86 million in 2024 to 4.48 million in 2050.

Japan doctor-turned-author moots amputations to ease care crunch

A caretaker wheels an elderly woman after a bath at a day care facility for senior citizens in Tokyo.

When Singapore’s Gen Z volunteers say ‘anything but ageing’, we have a problem

There is a creeping sense of compassion fatigue among our youth amid the stereotyping of seniors, says the writer.

Forum: Person’s worth can be decided only by the individual

Smooth operators: Floor curling slides into Singapore communities

ST20260427_202651600842/Jasel Poh/jpcurling Retiree Agnes Chong follows through after releasing a rock during a game of floor curling at St Luke's ElderCare Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Golden Years in Hougang on April 27, 2026. The 68-year-old has been playing the sport since May 2024 at the centre, where weekly sessions are held every Monday morning for two hours. The low impact variation of the winter sport helps keep seniors active mentally, requiring players to strategise the angle and strength of the release.

Musical therapy: Classical concerts in New York for dementia sufferers

There is copious data supporting the value of art, music and dance therapy for people with cognitive impairment.

Young & Savvy

Caring for seniors doesn’t need to be a chore. Here’s how I live my best life doing it

Caregiving is a rollercoaster of emotions, the biggest of which is grief from watching her loved ones slow down, says the writer.

The secret to healthy ageing isn’t keeping busy. It’s finding your ‘rhythm’

Does keeping busy keep you young? Not necessarily, say the writers.

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