Opinion

Seniority Club. SG powered by Wisdom

Trinia Tjioe.1 Dr. Swapna Dayanandan.2 Harsh Manrao.3 Shubham Rangile.4 

• .1Chief Business Officer, Figments Experience Lab – Singapore 
• .2Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Joy in Living Aged Care Services Pte Ltd, Singapore; Associate Faculty, Singapore University of Social Sciences 
• .3Co-Founder and Director, Figments Experience Lab – India, Singapore 4Lead, Community Outreach & Research Activities, Figments Experience Lab, India

Correspondence: Dr. Swapna Dayanandan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Joy in Living Aged Care Services Pte Ltd, Singapore; Associate Faculty, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Email [email protected] / [email protected] 

Received: August 14, 2024                            Published: November 21, 2024

Citation: Figments Experience Design; Dayanandan S. Seniority Club. SG powered by Wisdom. Op Acc Gern & Geri. 2024;1(1):01–10. 

Copyright: © Aurum Medical Publishers [Aurum Medical Publishers]. (2024). Seniority Club. SG Powered by Wisdom. Open Access Journal of Gerontology & Geriatrics, 1(1). https://www.aurummedicalpublishing.com/article/1754239376_yJjnVDBWXE.pdf

Abstract 

This paper explores the growing challenges and evolving landscape of eldercare in Singapore, amid a global context that includes comparable nations such as Japan, Norway, Sweden, South Korea, the UK and Finland. The discussion navigates through several key dimensions, beginning with an analysis of the escalating demographic shift towards an ageing population within Singapore. Subsequently, it delves into healthcare systems and practices in the aforementioned countries, providing insights into diverse approaches to eldercare. The discourse extends beyond a mere description to encompass multifaceted concerns including sustainability, ethical considerations, and the imperative for advocacy in eldercare. Furthermore, the paper scrutinizes the array of constraints—natural, human, and societal—that exert pressures on both individuals and nations in their provision of eldercare services. Amidst these challenges, the paper identifies catalysts that offer potential pathways towards addressing eldercare needs effectively. These catalysts encompass policy interventions, technological advancements, the pursuit of operational efficiencies, economic measures, and the imperative for global collaboration and effectiveness. Ultimately, the synthesis of these discussions offers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding eldercare, incorporating experience design to illuminate avenues for strategic action and policy formulation to ensure the well-being and dignity of elderly citizens in Singapore and beyond.

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