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As life expectancy rises, talks start on a UN treaty to protect older people

A UN expert says ageism is pervasive globally, and that deeply embedded stereotypes about age are informing laws and policies.

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Singapore’s lonely seniors: Why the super-aged feel isolated even when living with family

LC Nursing Home licence to be revoked following ‘serious and systemic lapses’: MOH

LC Nursing Home, located at 2 Jalan Ulu Siglap, was found to have serious and systemic lapses in complying with Healthcare Services Act requirements.

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.

Landmark court battle: Pain-riddled South Korean man fights for right to die

Wheelchair-bound Lee Myung-shik has endured constant discomfort since his 2020 diagnosis with acute myelitis.

Over 6,000 people from north-west district join fitness festival to keep active

Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam greeting participants during the brisk walk at the annual Healthy Living Festival @ North West on June 7.

KTPH’s geriatric ward coordinates care, support to get patients discharged earlier

The Geriatric Short Stay Ward allows patients to be evaluated as soon as possible after admission rather than only after being transferred to a ward.

Seniors go for gold at NTUC Health’s Golden Games

Staff cheer on their residents as they compete in the hand cycling event at the NTUC Health Golden Games in Jurong West on May 18.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital unveils new Kopitiam-themed patient lounge for elderly patients

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital partnered with Kopitiam to launch their first coffee shop-themed patient lounge.

Forum: Provide more guidance for seniors to age safely at home

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