REACH 424 - What are your thoughts on the 2023 Action Plan for Active Aging? What else can be done to improve the well-being of seniors?
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01 Feb 2023 (10am - 7pm)
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[9:59 am, 01/02/2023] +REACH: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
On 30 January 2023, the Ministerial Committee on Ageing (MCA) launched the 2023 Action Plan for Successful Ageing to address the evolving needs and aspirations of current and future seniors. In particular, the 2023 Action Plan aims to focus on community initiatives whilst also enhancing support for those with dementia. The Senior Employment Credit (SEC) will also be extended from 2023 to 2025 to provide wage offsets for employers who employ Singaporeans aged 60 and above earning up to $4,000 a month.
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the 2023 Action Plan for Active Aging? What else can be done to improve the well-being of seniors?
The 2023 Action Plan has 3 main thrusts: ‘Care’, ‘Contribution’, and ‘Connectedness’.
๐ Care
- ‘Live Well, Age Well’ programme by the Health Promotion Board and People’s Association comprises a suite of active ageing programmes which empowers seniors to improve and maintain their physical, mental and social health. These will primarily be delivered through Active Aging Centers, of which the existing network will be increased from 119 to 220 by 2025.
- To enhance support for persons with dementia and their caregivers, there will be more community outreach teams – known as the community resource, engagement and support team (CREST) – that proactively identify seniors at risk of dementia and refer them for further assessment.
๐ Contribution
- Senior Employment Credit will be extended from 2023 to 2025 to provide wage offsets for employers who employ Singaporeans aged 60 and above earning up to $4,000 a month.
- The Part-Time Re-employment Grant will also be extended over the same period with revised eligibility criteria to nudge employers to offer flexible work arrangements and structured career planning for their senior workers.
- More than 5,700 employers have committed to a part-time re-employment policy under this grant and this is expected to benefit more than 45,000 senior workers in the months ahead.
๐ Connectedness
- National Parks Board is working towards setting up 25 Therapeutic Gardens across parks island-wide by 2027 and will also continue facilitating Therapeutic Horticulture programmes to promote better physical and mental health of seniors.
- 50 Silver Zones and 100 pedestrian overhead bridges will be implemented near places frequented by seniors such as healthcare institutions will be retrofitted with lifts.
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๐ https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/active-ageing-centres-employment-schemes-help-singaporeans-age-well-moh-ong-ye-kung-3239881
๐ https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/launch-of-the-2023-action-plan-for-successful-ageing
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[10:08 am, 01/02/2023] +eunicechialim: Being in my 50s, it's exciting to see how various government agencies are coming together to launch the Active Aging programs.
Challenge would be how do we reach segments of our society who is unaware or confused with the myriad government aid.
I've been caring for my aged mum with dementia who can't perform the 6 ADL for the last 6 years, but it's only 3 months ago that I learned there are numerous aids by AIC that my mum qualifies for. Thankful for the outreach programs at CGH who helped me apply for home care funding.
I think the silver ambassador program is good too, for them to visit households with elderlies.
[10:24 am, 01/02/2023] +RH: ๐ค hmmm....
I m in my 60's and other than reading abt wat the gov can do for ppl w dementia & abt care giving, I hv not heard of the rest.
.... ๐คฆ๐ผ♀️Major Fail, my dear Reach!
I only read the news headlines when I can or watch CNA news.
Very occasionally, I catch snippets of news on ST online, when I m googling for sth else.
I dun hv time to follow up on diff types of news abt seniors ...
So, Reach ... How can u reach out to ppl like me or worse than me ?.๐
[10:24 am, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Grassroots outreach pathetic!?
[10:41 am, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Eunice, good morning!
Well done! You are a filial daughter.
Please keep up this good posture and positive spirit of reciprocation!
Thank you!
[10:45 am, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Soon will be something I have to face.. my parents also in 60s to 70s ๐
[10:46 am, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: 1 February, 2023
To: Our Distinguished Leaders, Social Welfare/Medical Experts and All Honorable Members
"Some folks just do not wish to be helped...?"
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Empathy!
No escapement! All human will age and die! The process from birth to your last day, especially our ageing years as billions call it "the golden age" is very TRUE!
Let's make our seniors feel golden!
How 'golden' can we create?
How to reach out to as many ageing seniors who need help in various means to assist them towards a more CERTAIN tomorrow, whether it is medical, jobs or monetary needs. The Policymakers are doing their BEST to "go in-between" to uplift or solve these existential ageing issues.
It is timely now to start these meaningful initiatives and active ageing camp…
[11:02 am, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: 1 February, 2023
"Human learned through experiences and observations... before they hope, they aspire and they inspire others!"
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Of Dignity and Priority?
It doesn't matter if we pay more to our ageing seniors as compared with the younger co workers?
The heart of empathizing is to acknowledge our PGs and MGs. They all have done their time in racing the success of SINGAPORE in bad and good times!
So it is only correct (proper) to recognise all seniors especially those who are facing LATE LIFE challenges to carry them FORWARD into the 'golden time of ageing' to show the young and next generations that there are HOPES and PROPIETIES in our SG!
What is happiness and peace of mind?
- - in progress - -
[0:21 pm, 01/02/2023] +richard Wong: I only hope Govt to reconsider Digitisation. Don’t force digitisation through the throat of the elderly!!!! Not all have computers, laptop, printer and handphone especially those lonely elderly at home !!!!! Look at the way and speed our local banks closing their manned branches and replace with e lobby !!!!! Even SGX had closed their manned counter !!!!! Elderly need paper to see their bank account, bills and not everything paperless in the name of saving the trees !!!! Give them the option to opt for digitisation.
[0:26 pm, 01/02/2023] +Grace: Actually I am a young Singaporean and I think there is such a thing as over-digitalisation too. It results in short term and long term social and mental wellness problems when human connection is compromised. We don't need yet another app. We need the human touch and actual connections.
[0:28 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: haha.. met a neighbor who is 86, immigrations says they are not sending him the pre-completed forms to renew his wife's passport. So he has to go to the post office, get the from, complete it, and return to the post office to submit it. That's one help in delegating work to others. I offered my help to input for him online. He refused. my neighbor is educated, has a car, and was a civil servant. Maybe he knows such will happened. I wonder what about those who are uneducated, not mobile, who will attend to them. Do the government really care, maybe the MPs do but the one downs, are we delegating work so that others will do and we relax, a question I always ask. Laziness is the mother of invention haha
[0:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: don't get me wrong, the government is doing good, but there are some ideas that may not have a wholesome thinking of impact to the citizenship.
[0:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Agree
[0:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: no one's perfect, even LKY admitted to wrong policies
[0:39 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: How does the government convince the electorate on wrong policy correction!?
[0:39 pm, 01/02/2023] +Terrie Wong: Agree. I am 70 yrs old this year.
- Whilst I am all for digitalisation for convenience & speed, pl don't dismantle manned counters & telephone consultations totally, especially when the UX (user experience) design on website navigation is not yet so good, ie not intuitive.
- Options offered are not always exhaustive.
- Sometimes it may be a small problem that holds up our submission & it's almost impossible to get help even when you go down to the office or bank branch.
- Right now, I am having a problem with a small overseas bank transfer which seems easy but I can't proceed with the submission because the form requires other party's hp no which I try to provide but somehow the hp no cannot be keyed in in full. I went down to the bank for help 2x but the queue was too long!
[0:43 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Terrie, good afternoon!
Perhaps, service centers like banking halls should have a Priority Q for seniors and disabled?
Next issue is the existing HIGH net worth and important customers also share similarly PQs?
So how to manage these Qs?
Digitising all processes assuming all customers are able to flow along these digital Q's?
So how is this new world and new ways of doing business?
Thank you.
[0:44 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: haha.. I am a techie, I went to Posb/DBS bank online and I can't write an email to ask about my double entry, they force me to chat with a bot, and the bot has limitations, so I need to go to a branch. On another note, I understand that OCBC if their queue number is finished for the day. You come another day. All digitalization but without thought.
[0:45 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Bot algorithm is for specific phrases only so frustrating!
[0:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Jimmy, good pointers.
"If laziness is the mother of all things, perhaps SLACKING is the son of many things...?"
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Thank you!
[0:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: yeah, it's like gaming haha
[0:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: slacker don't think, lazy at least try to not get work done haha
[0:48 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: hardworking for new markets, lazy leaders for operational efficiency, the only problem is that the ops manager push work to the front haha.. just in time processing hee hee
[0:48 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Andrew, Good Afternoon!
Try ChatGPT for free now!
These brilliant bots will emerge one after another, the Chinese version due in March!
Bots (AI) replacing Humans? AI can mean absolute Intelligence too!
Thank you!
[0:49 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Efficiency these days can translate into headcount chop...?
[0:50 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: yeah, chatGPT can write complaint letters well, but need a little tweeking
[0:50 pm, 01/02/2023] +N: Care
Extend the eligible age range for Care channels to include middle agers as part of preventive care and Healthier SG.
The HHMT need to be reviewed.
Outreach to the middle agers with aged dependents, especially small families because the support ratio is even lower than large families.
Cut redundancy in HPB and use that money to fund ground up initiatives
Contribution
Job redesign to go hand in hand with Senior Employment Credit. An inclusive workplace for seniors as well as incentive for for employers.
Utilize adult learning pedagogy in training programs.
Work should not be limited to employment. Funded work or barter volunteer work can be considered. Paid employment should continue to be an option not an obligation or necessity for seniors.
Connectedness
Consider social capital and culture as barriers to access.
[0:50 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: yes, going forward they will pay us to use service, when robots take over
[0:50 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: ๐๐๐
[0:52 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi N, great insights into the unknowns. Thanks!
Classification according to age groups and needs basis.
Thank you!
[0:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: soon they don't need us
[0:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: I asked chatGPT " where do you see digitilization for those above 60 years old:
[0:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: Digitalization for individuals above 60 years old can take various forms, but some common areas where it has been seen to be beneficial include:
Healthcare: Telemedicine, electronic health records and mobile health apps can provide older individuals with convenient and accessible health services.
Social interaction: Social media, video calling apps, and online forums can help seniors stay connected with family, friends, and communities.
Financial management: Online banking, digital payment systems, and mobile wallets can make financial transactions more convenient and secure.
Entertainment: Streaming services, e-books, and mobile games can provide older individuals with an array of entertainment options.
Overall, digitalization has the potential to grea…
[0:54 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: cool response
[0:54 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: haha
[0:55 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: The future homo sapiens not only need to up their skills, it is paramount to be creative and critical thinkers to solve human to human issues.
After all bots aren't human, that's one lucky spot for humans!
[0:55 pm, 01/02/2023] +SL: There are many more open trained AI chat coming up.
[0:57 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Wonderful
[0:57 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Jimmy,
Today's youth and tomorrow adults will be fine dealing with digits and digitisation.
Each generation has their new frontier, unknown challenges and the competencies to cope with their future.
Let's look back at our pasts.
Is it not true?
Thank you!
[0:58 pm, 01/02/2023] +SL: Because it is openly retained, fake news is also part of the input to their database in theory.
[0:59 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Absolutely correct, So much so these intelligence drivers will hit toward a ZERO-BASED cost landscape!
Are these the intentions of AI, COSTS?
[1:00 pm, 01/02/2023] +Terrie Wong: Yes, it's a new frontier & not yet perfect. Very often, I have to ask the AI to get me a human customer service. Sometimes, they suggest that I wait whilst they get a human being to talk to me, haha!
[1:01 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: What a headache!
[1:01 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: The more human relies and utilises the bots, the better they get!
Humans defining and destroying itself...?
What's the incentive to educate our future?
Thank you!
[1:03 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: The reality is humans age and die! Nothing last forever and it always evolving...
One gen to the next gen!
[1:09 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: "To quantify the cost of a HDB flat, we can say to laymen or foreigners that it costs $100k per room...?"
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[1:18 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: ๐๐ปBeing financially independent in one's twilight years is a major concern. Ther r those of us who may not hv enuff $$$ to retire with (be it in CPF or cash). Ther r also those who live alone & r not 'connected' w the rest of the world by choice (among many other reasons). How can Reach find a way to help these ppl?
[1:24 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
My personal view of "Active Aging" - can be categorise into this tagline "CARE":-
C - (C)ash with no financial worries
A - (A)ctive Exercise to keep ourselves Healthy
R - (R)e-engage Society -- with meaningful contribution to the Society
E - m(E)ntal Wellness - keep Mind Healthy, Spiritually engage to Goodness and Kindness
[1:24 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Most of the time, good news & graphics of happy smiling seniors w clean, clear backgrounds tt project images of good health, wealthy homes, good living etc. are posted along w good news of how so & so has made it ... Or has accumulated wealth blah blah ...
Sadly, the reality is tt ther is a section of the popn who may struggle to get thru life ... But r they getting the support they need ? Wat if they r in the sandwich class - middle income grp ?
How does the Gov propose to help this grp towards growing a financially secure retirement ... ?
[1:25 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Digitization is not for Everyone!
[1:26 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Dun get me wrong -
I do appreciate wat the gov is trying to do.
But I think we r moving too fast for own good.
[1:29 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: Anyone know how China elderly adapt to the digitalization? They seem to adapt well, maybe only city?
[1:29 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Ther r still young ppl in current gen who r not tech savvy.
Partly becoz the sch is not pushing for the kids in sch to be tech savvy ...
I recently checked w several students I tutor & ther is no urgency nor emphasis for them to learn to use tech tools like MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel in their curriculum.
Nor is ther any formal education in how to use the internet to do research ... To sift out the true facts from the fake bews etc.
[1:29 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: * fake news
[1:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: They adapt very well with WeChat
[1:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Everything is in WeChat…
Even beggar use WeChat ๐
[1:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +KSFoong: Details i cannot say, but even aunty who sell fruits at road side wants us to pay by scanning their QR code.
[1:31 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: Platform that's customer centric
[1:31 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
Very true.
My father is 90 years plus.
He is using his Android tablet very well, reading news, surfing internet.
He also use laptop to access the internet.
Can even do some banking transaction.
He only got primary school education.
[1:31 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Gg fwd, these young ones wl grow & age too.
With their interest & exposure being minimised at a young age, is it any wonder tt they grow old not being interested in using tech, other than Tik Tok, WeChat, FB, IG ?
[1:31 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: What's missing in our digitalization push?
[1:31 pm, 01/02/2023] +KSFoong: In fact, many places do not accept cash payment.
[1:32 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Is either way… so if we remove totally they force to learn… or have to go on long queue
[1:32 pm, 01/02/2023] +Grace: Also, they have the balance of space and nature
[1:32 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Adapt to survive ๐ sad to say
[1:32 pm, 01/02/2023] +Grace: To do a detox from digital devices
[1:32 pm, 01/02/2023] +Grace: Singapore too small lah! Screen here.. screen there.. eyes and brain overdrive :(
[1:33 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: My mum learn cause need to communicate, we don’t use sms or call often
[1:33 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: No education also can force to learn WhatsApp
[1:33 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Cause is the need to communicate
[1:33 pm, 01/02/2023] +KSFoong: In china, they do not hv language issue. Wechat pay supports both english and chinese. In sg, most payment platforms use only english!
[1:34 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Therefore, not tt true.
Sori.
I think Education abt using Tech tools properly shd begin at Primary sch ... Such as P5.
These days, parents gv their kids hp at an early age.
[1:34 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: When we remove to the point of inconvenience… the push to change will be higher
[1:35 pm, 01/02/2023] +KSFoong: In china, they hv one more pressing issue, too many fake currency floating around, as well as not easy to make small changes.
[1:35 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: When you can’t even pay with cash… lol of course you need to learn
[1:36 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Ken, good afternoon!
Great to know the literacy of the Chinese and the know-hows in WeChat perhaps doing lots of good conveniences to the Chinese seniors!
Thank you!
[1:37 pm, 01/02/2023] +KSFoong: My trip to china 3 years ago faced this problem. I cannot make my payment using cash or credit card in local shops, include restaurants. They only accept alipay or wechat pay.
[1:37 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
His entertainment other than watching TV, is to play with his tablets.
Watching video, see news as he no longer subscribe to newspaper.
Do banking transaction so that he don't need to queue in the bank.
[1:38 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Fong, great point! Thanks
Digital money can be controlled though fake digits will also be a challenge to the Chinese monetary authority.
Thank you!
[1:38 pm, 01/02/2023] +KSFoong: I think no matter how, the bank should keep one manual counter to serve those who cannot use digibank.
[1:39 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Yes, priority Q for those who are not tech savvy or have eyesight problems.
Thank you!
[1:42 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: WeChat have incentive to keep you in the system.. the business model is to keep you in…
[1:42 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
And do video conferencing to communicate with his children during covid lockdown.
[1:42 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: They think of all ways to help you don’t need to get out of the system
[1:43 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Incentive to company is huge.. government do they have such drive and mindset?
[1:44 pm, 01/02/2023] +KSFoong: We could hv a senior counter. Or at least provide a provision for people who need manual service. The bank could adjust acvordingly. Every citizens should be entitled to basic banking services, regardless of their status.
[1:45 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: So put these Chinese experiences and create our own bots chat starting with our public services.
So much so is idiot proof? Possible?
[1:48 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Fong,
One coming problem is 1 in 4 by 2030 will be becoming seniors.
At the start of a longer Q line, a single service counter may not suffice...
So how to solve the coming tsunami of inconveniences?
Thank you!
[1:51 pm, 01/02/2023] +KSFoong: Our senior civil servants need to have personal understand of the ground. Without taking a bus or train, they will not know what is call waiting or packed trains. In fact, it would be a good practice for senior civil servants to hv a set routine to physically experience the services provided by what they are headed. Many times, i feel they are too far away from what their men are doing!
[1:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: It is not abt the queues.
It is abt the humans ... Lol.
1. Not enuff service staff.
2. Staff not knowledgeable enuff - not given proper or enuff training.
3. The 'illusion' tt digitization can take care of 'everything' creates more problems.
4. A misconception tt people will 'get used to it'.
Well - we don't & many of us won't - or some of us can't -
What do we do if ther r no physical counters & ppl to assist?
5. We shd Not be so Blinded by the Merits of Digitization that we neglect the Traditional ways of doing things.
Ther shd Always be a Backup.
I m half a techie & having a backup was one of the 1st things I learnt abt keeping things 'safe'!
Wat if ther is a Power Failure ? - The recent Woodlands checkpoint downtime is a good example ...
Wat …
[1:55 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Watch ..
"War of the Worlds" starring Tom Cruise
Or read the book itself, by HG Wells.
God forbid tt our world becomes like tt in the future!!!
[1:56 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
The 2023 Action Plan for Active Aging looks pretty comprehensive.
But I think the Devil is in the detail - how to reach out to those elderly and caregivers who are in needs of help and support.
Making connectedness more elderly friendly stand out as I notice there are very little obstacles that will pose difficulties elderly on PMA or wheelchair - including boarding bus, MRT and public transport.
Healthcare are also elderly friendly and accessible.
The only difficult task is to get employers employ elderly in jobs - though I would say Government offering wage offset, outreach to business to engage elderlies are in place to make it possible.
[1:57 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Hard to hv anything 'idiot proof' as we humans r too diverse.
[2:00 pm, 01/02/2023] +REACH: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
On 30 January 2023, the Ministerial Committee on Ageing (MCA) launched the 2023 Action Plan for Successful Ageing to address the evolving needs and aspirations of current and future seniors. In particular, the 2023 Action Plan aims to focus on community initiatives whilst also enhancing support for those with dementia. The Senior Employment Credit (SEC) will also be extended from 2023 to 2025 to provide wage offsets for employers who employ Singaporeans aged 60 and above earning up to $4,000 a month.
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the 2023 Action Plan for Active Aging? What else can be done to improve the well-being of seniors?
The 2023 Action Plan has 3 main thrusts: ‘Care’, ‘Contribution’, and ‘Connectedness’.
๐ Care
- ‘Live Well, Age We…
[2:00 pm, 01/02/2023] +KSFoong: In fact i do not foresee such tsunami. Most of those who cannot use digital platform are the non-educated or too old to learn. As time goes on, more could come onboard the digital wagon. Look at the existing distribution, do the following: a. Provide multi-language platform; b. Educate people to use the platform that suit them; c. Provide incentive to lure senior to come onboard.
[2:05 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
C - (C)ash with no financial worries
1. Elderly must have sufficient cash for retirement, debt free, and no financial worries.
2. Cash for retirement can come from various sources :-
a. Savings from past employment, business or investment.
b. CPF retirement eg. CPF Life, Medisave etc.
c. Monetising houses (eg. HDB flat - VERS, condo, landed properties) - to supplement the above if insufficient from a. and b.
Only without financial worries - can elderly happily age - to take care of day to day expenses (including overcoming inflation), healthcare and other aging needs.
[2:06 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: "one helps others (in small ways) and other groups helping more others (in many ways), that's a chain reaction and a positive condition towards inclusive and caring habits."
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[2:07 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Personally, it wud be hard for the Gov to cover the ground 100%.
If they can do even 30%, tt wud be some way toward the right direction.
I m saying this as I know many seniors who r older than I and they live in rented flats.
They speak dialect & may not be literate either.
They can read but not write - so no replies to text msg.
But wat is impt to them is $$ . So tt part of the CARE plan wud appeal to them.
For some, the health & fitness may not apply, esp if they r not able or not mobile enuff.
So, I really do not see much success in this latest plan.
A lot of planning, a lot of talk.
Not enough thought in execution
Not enough thought in involvement / partipation --- this proposal is targeted only at certain group / groups of ppl.
Not enough effort in Education -- just posting flyers on notice boards or E-boards at lifts is not enuff. Ever heard of word-of-mouth, walking the ground ?
Proposals r pointless if they r not properly followed through or executed.
๐คฆ๐ผ♀️๐๐ค
[2:08 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
We cannot rely on government to provide us everything.
Singaporeans must also plan for themselves.
It take 2 hands to clap.
[2:08 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: So how much CASH is enough for retirement?
Based on current economics, minimum of $80,000 to last a decade.
Assumptions are house fully paid and only 1 dependant who is able, not disabled and with no domestic helps.
[2:10 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
Note :-
1. Singapore has no natural resources - only human capital.
2. Singaporeans earn their savings through 2 means :-
a. Salaries, business and investment income - to accumulate cash savings.
b. House (HDB flat, condo, landed property) - hence there must be ways to monetise Songaporean's house to convert into cash for retirement - so that less burden will be put onto the government and taxpayers money.
[2:11 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Plus monthly draw downs from the ordinary CPF account.
[2:12 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: And pls slow down on the digitization!
Ensure that the vast majority have caught up first b4 moving ahead w more proposals !!
Dun just do for the sake of looking good to the public!
Has the relevant ministry stopped to take stock of their progress?
How successful hv their past schemes been?
Pls review wat u hv done so far b4 moving fwd & proposing more new tech procedures!
[2:13 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: A sum tt not everyone can amass, esp if they dun work for 20 years or more!
[2:13 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/3-strategies-for-delivering-digital-infrasturcture-in-the-asia-pacific/
[2:13 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: This is compounded by the fact tt we r living longer than a decade after 70!
[2:14 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi RH, That's a Blindspot. Thank you!
[2:14 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Another fact. Thank you!
[2:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +Terrie Wong: Let's just do the best for the illiterate elders & make their lives comfortable.
- No point forcing digitalisation to those who are really unable to handle it. - They've done their part for Singapore in our pioneer years (literally laid the foundation) & deserve their rest.
[2:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Some users confused as SMSes from legitimate firms get flagged as ‘likely scam’
https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/users-confused-as-smses-from-legitimate-firms-get-flagged-as-likely-scam
[2:31 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Terrie, our champion!
Thank you!
[2:31 pm, 01/02/2023] +Terrie Wong: Teething problems. Erring on the side of caution
[2:55 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: All the more reason to keep traditional methods like having physical counters & actual humans around.
We dun wan to make ourselves obsolete, do we?
Also, not all the needs of our diverse cultures can be handled by AI.
I personally loathe & abhor having to chat w a bot!!
Wat can be settled in less than 3 min over a simple phone call (w a human), takes 10 times longer or more in a Chat! ๐คฆ๐ผ♀️๐คฆ๐ผ♀️๐คฆ๐ผ♀️
That is simple UnAcceptable in my book! ๐ ๐
[2:59 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: *simply UnAcceptable
[3:04 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
A - (A)ctive Exercise to keep ourselves Healthy
1. Elderly keeping active exercise to keep healthy is very important - so that physically our immune system will be stronger - and less likely to succumb to illness.
And will relieve mental stress as we physically exercise.
2. For those who are wheel chair bound or need PMA to help to move around, by going outside to park, or move around doing shopping or buying stuff - will also help to exercise by physically moving around and keeping the mind active by engaging in physical activities.
3. Go for annual medical checkup and sought medical help if unwell, or have pain etc - so that sickness are kept at bay and maintain a healthy body and mind.
[3:13 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: Tks, Danny.
Ppl like me do all these tt u advocate.
But wat abt those who r unaware of the schemes or hv no one to inform / update / help them?
Like I said, who r the targets of this latest CARE scheme?
Is it alredi affluent ppl or mid income grp or low income grp?
PG or MG or ? gen ?
The proposal sounds more 'atas' to me and for those who r alredi living the life ... It sounds more of an enhancement rather than ' assistance' .
๐
[3:16 pm, 01/02/2023] +RH: If ppl like me r not as well-informed abt this, wat more abt those who r not interested, dun care, totally ignorant abt such things.
PG & MG comprise ppl fr all walks of life, the older gen being in the category of less educated than the MG.
So how do we reach out to them to execute all those things in the proposal?
[3:20 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
R - (R)e-engage Society -- with meaningful contribution to the Society
1. For those who are healthy upon reaching retirement age, and still want to work :-
a. So as don't want to laze around at home or feel that there is nothing meaningful to do.
b. Need cash to grow the retirement saving to live more comfortably or to continue to finance day to day expenses
- then continue to work in a job - full-time, part-time or adhoc jobs ---- in which the Government has programme to help Elderly employed by offering wage offset, pushing up retirement age, offer training or conversion programme and engaging business to continue to employ elderlies.
2. But for those elderlies who don't wish to continue working upon retirement, but still want to find ways to contribute to the Society:-
a. Elderlies can join volunteering work to help the less endowed or those who needs help.
b. Contribute to nation-building by participating in Government run forum to provide feedback, to shape or refine government policies such as REACH - to benefit the Society at large.
This will make the Elderlies physically and mentally active - and feel that they provide meaningful contribution to the Society with well meaning jobs, works or services - and make "Active Aging" more meaningful, purposeful and engaging.
[3:49 pm, 01/02/2023] +KL: Sorry to ask u asking old ppl who left not much time to do volunteering / working and learning hahaha
[3:49 pm, 01/02/2023] +KL: It show a lot about a person
[3:52 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
Many elderly who are 50 and 60 and above are either working or doing volunteering work.
All my family members, extended family members are doing it.
It shows alot about my family and extended family.
[3:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +KL: Thank you for your service then
[3:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +KL: Maybe u can ask those old ppl around in street :))
[3:54 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
PM Lee, Emeritus Goh, BG Yeo all above 60, 70 are still working or offering their services.
[3:55 pm, 01/02/2023] +EDDIE ONG: Noted Mr. Shafiq ,
Once we rectified Fb1 break class and key update you . Thanks
[3:56 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
In food court, I ask some aunties and uncles who are 60 years and above why are they still working as a cleaners when they can retire at home.
They say retire at home no meaning.
At least come out to work, earn some pocket money, meet people more meaningful.
Rather than lazy at home, wait die ---- their exact words.
[3:56 pm, 01/02/2023] +Frankie Wee: They are greatest wealth health
[3:57 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
They are selfless people who work for the benefits of the country and the people.
[3:58 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/national-plan-to-help-older-singaporeans-live-well-as-they-age-and-work-longer
Lol work till 70… got save me
[3:58 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Still got 35 years to go
[3:58 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: ๐ฅน
[3:58 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: I am feel so lost now๐คฎ
[3:58 pm, 01/02/2023] +KL: Maybe should rephrase if got money who want to
Work till 70 hahaha
[3:59 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
Many have enough money but still want to work.
[3:59 pm, 01/02/2023] +Frankie Wee: Mine will work till 71
[3:59 pm, 01/02/2023] +Frankie Wee: No choice life just like that
[4:00 pm, 01/02/2023] +REACH: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
On 30 January 2023, the Ministerial Committee on Ageing (MCA) launched the 2023 Action Plan for Successful Ageing to address the evolving needs and aspirations of current and future seniors. In particular, the 2023 Action Plan aims to focus on community initiatives whilst also enhancing support for those with dementia. The Senior Employment Credit (SEC) will also be extended from 2023 to 2025 to provide wage offsets for employers who employ Singaporeans aged 60 and above earning up to $4,000 a month.
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the 2023 Action Plan for Active Aging? What else can be done to improve the well-being of seniors?
The 2023 Action Plan has 3 main thrusts: ‘Care’, ‘Contribution’, and ‘Connectedness’.
๐ Care
- ‘Live Well, Age We…
[4:00 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
My father work until 75 years before he retire.
If good health, he will want to work longer.
[4:00 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: If decent work ok Lar.. if non office work manual labour how many can work till that age
[4:00 pm, 01/02/2023] +Frankie Wee: Mean is greatest wealth health
[4:01 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
Those auntie and uncle very old but they work happily.
[4:02 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Not all is so healthy
[4:02 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
Those cleaners that I talk to.
One even got hunch back.
[4:13 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: We don't know them and we tend to evaluate them based on our personal experience
[4:15 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Cleaners not all do it due to choice bah
[4:15 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: I do know aunty at my restaurant I work at.. don’t want to take care of grand kid prefer go work ๐คฃ
[4:15 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: She wash plate for leisure
[4:16 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: ๐คฃ๐คฃ
[4:16 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
Work rather than begging in the street.
[4:16 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Stay landed
[4:16 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Cook for us when she want to eat something… no scare young lad won’t finish it
[4:16 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
[4:17 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
Stay healthy, more meaningful life and honourable job.
[4:17 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Can't blame them
[4:17 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Yes
[4:17 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: True.. ๐
[4:18 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
And I respect them.
[4:18 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
For being resilience and honourable.
[4:18 pm, 01/02/2023] +Jimmy Chew: Would anyone says I work because I need the money. My children don't give me enough. I sometimes don't have money from them etc
[4:18 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: A lot of western elderly when they come to Singapore for holidays cannot comprehend why our elderly still working!
[4:19 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
Oh I do if I have not save enough for retirement.
Nothing to be shameful about.
[4:19 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: It's true for some!
[4:28 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Andrew,
Asians tend to be hardworking people, the cultures and values Different from say Europeans or North Americans.
Asians tend to be self reliance and for the western world, they have big social welfare systems and almost if not FOC medical.
To each their own costs and benefits.
[4:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +L: The is very much a self reliance system... not much goes for free in the land of the free ๐
[4:31 pm, 01/02/2023] +L: The US
[4:31 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Some seniors work to past time, keeping active while others need the income to survive or to self sustain.
A spectrum of reasons and mostly are for good means. Fyi, even the successful seniors also work and work too!
Importantly, we need to support those Seniors who try and try but still struggle from hand to mouth, this group of seniors or not so elderly need our attention.
Thank you.
[4:33 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Totally agree
[4:33 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Yes
[4:34 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Not easy to give enough… one can.. but two really quite tough
[4:34 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: The younger ones pay for the older generation.
Some nations borrowed to solve their social problems and will never ever payback these loans!
So how can we do it uniquely, a truly sustainable welfare and caring systems. This case, we are all ageing and will age, it's a matter of time and timing.
Thank you.
[4:34 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: To give enough for them to have a meaningful life
[4:34 pm, 01/02/2023] +Dan: More scammers are targetting the seniors and their nest egg were gone. I propose a hotline for everyone(especially the elderly) to call to verify scams or to report scams.
[4:34 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Our government is trying to avoid this!
[4:34 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Ken, good point!
What is adequate monthly allowances or income?
[4:34 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: My parents refuse to rent out the extra room… so I also don’t know… since they have enough I shall not say much
[4:35 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Depends on lifestyle… and personal hobby
[4:35 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: My parents have no CPF due to being self employed
[4:36 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: I know of someone in this situation aged 54!
[4:36 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: ๐คท♂️
[4:36 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: If I gave too much I won’t have savings… but if I gave them much, they don’t save. No insurance I have to save up that amount for them as well
[4:36 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Agree
[4:36 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Correct
[4:37 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Just waiting for it to happen… don’t think too much.. just hope for the best
[4:37 pm, 01/02/2023] +L: Self employed can make voluntary payments - I did when I was contracting for 2 years. I hope your parents are ok and were able to put something aside during their working years.
[4:38 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Basic necessities starting from makan, public tpt, pocket money of $20 per day?
Medical expenses?
Btw, Seniors don't really buy new clothings, is it true?
Thank you.
Work the basic sum backwards to derive a realistic Budget$.
Thank you.
[4:39 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Medical expenses is a worrying sum!
[4:40 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: There is a general beliefs that WAGES these days cannot catch-up with the prices of goods and services? Those who are able to earn in five fugures sum will not feel the SQUEEZE?
Likewise for pay increase too?
Are these truth or generalisation?
Thank you.
[4:40 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: When you have little contribution is quite tough.. but they made the choice not to contribute so I can’t say much
[4:41 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Very true I'd various subsidies cannot keep pace with inflation!
[4:41 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: I gave 10% of my pay.. ๐
Think never hit 20/day
[4:41 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Andrew, good point of concern!
A common street saying, " rather die than hospitalised...?"
Heard of this old saying?
Thank you.
[4:41 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Yes
[4:42 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Good plan, 10% better than ZERO plan.
The power of compounding in play!
Well done, Ken!
Thank you.
[4:43 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: ๐ if I contribute to their CPF from start think will be better… ๐
[4:43 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: But too bad I gave cash
[4:43 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Now too late to put in..
[4:44 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Was paying for my degree and wedding plus house…
[4:44 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: ๐
[4:44 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: I save at least 25% of my take home pay not counting using cpf funds for long term investment for the past 33 years.
[4:44 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: I save about 30% ๐
[4:45 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: I very scared
[4:45 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Likewise
[4:45 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: All in investment
[4:45 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: One more consideration.
So what a young couple with a child, both working and earning $10k. First happinesses!
The next is who will nurture this child or two children?
Finally, how long and how much more is the earning power of both or either one going in the future?
One argument is the future will be ok!
[4:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: You are lucky and you are a smart investor putting money to WORK Harder for you!
Cheers!
[4:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: My family unit is at that level… comfortable… time wise ok… but our job not very demanding
[4:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Cost of raising each child nowadays is humongous from our grandparents time!
[4:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Wonderful
[4:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: But still stress ๐
[4:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Even more!
[4:47 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Yes, it's true!
So how to afford a flat, nurture 2 kids and yearly vacations plus rainy days money?
Thank you!
[4:48 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Depends on how you spend.. can be cheap… if not how some family can be so big
[4:48 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: How then to repopulate the nation!?
[4:48 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: "money is the road to all E......."
E is exceptions?
[4:49 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Some families are big without due consideration to costs!
[4:49 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Like KKH have kids go c class ward just less than $600 cash.
[4:50 pm, 01/02/2023] +Terrie Wong: Guys, I thought the topic was on digitalisation?
[4:50 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: If we see economic growth as a means, then the way out is to get the headcount right and calibrate according to our 10 yearly strategic plannings!
[4:50 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Childcare if both working parents below certain income heavily subsided
[4:50 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Our population policies is way off being pro creative!
[4:51 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: So when taxes are raised, don't complain!
[4:51 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: How heavily weighted, do you have the actual subsidies?
Thank you.
[4:51 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Can go very low… how low I not very sure but less than $150 if not wrong monthly
[4:51 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Taxes pay for increase subsidies.
[4:52 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Tax is one unnatural resource!
All nations have done since the Roman times.
Thank you!
[4:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Andrew,
Taxing the ables to help the least ables and upwards!.
Thank you!
[4:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Yes
[4:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: $150/child means $5 daily help from taxpayers.
[4:54 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Should go up to sgd10.
[4:58 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: If all of us have been following the topic of household income in this chat Group.
Often enough, mentioning of $40k annual Income household or less as the LINE to draw down. It means these households need more support compared to the rest.
Can we also preliminarily say that up to 30% of households fall into this 'help' zone?
Thank you.
[5:07 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: How to define it?
$40k annual combine house is quite low. Usually is single income source.
Or both working odd jobs
High income earners if supporting large family will also drop living standards
[5:07 pm, 01/02/2023] +Ken: Should look at per capital to be fair
[5:14 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: One income one household, $40k.
Thank you.
[5:16 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Combined family income of $40+k.
Thank you!
[5:29 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: This figure must be adjusted up to accommodate rising costs of living
[5:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: How about $50k per annum not including bonuses etc?
[5:46 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: The details need to be studied in detail
[5:52 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: In preparing for next week housing debates at the house, one valid input to consider...?
[5:52 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Yes
[5:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pinnacle@Duxton
1 February, 2023
Of Inclusiveness, Affordable and Accessible?
World Class Public Housings:
The Pinnacle, one proud HDB project and our nation's pride! Not thinking of awarding (could have been) this historical piece of land to a private developer that will turn it into a commercially mixed use enclave.
So what are the opportunity costs? This case forgoing millions of dollars which is almost all developers dream to buy this piece of 'next to CBD' land!
Affordable and accessible to any citizens with priority given to people who live in Duxton Plain for decades and voted for the same MP/PM/MM over and over (1959 -)!
Was it a success not just money wise?
Yes, it is part of our history of nation buildi…
[5:53 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ:
E - m(E)ntal Wellness - keep Mind Healthy, Spiritually engage to Goodness and Kindness
1. Keeping physically healthy is important - so that good health will also translate to less stressful mental health.
Both physical health and mental health - when keep in equilibrium - "Active Aging" will be Blessful.
2. Conversely, with good physical health, but poor Mental Wellness - Elderlies will also not truly enjoying "Active, Healthy, Happy Aging".
3. Hence understanding the philosophy of all living beings, and living things have to undergo the cycle of :-
"Birth, Living, Old Age and Demise" ---- and Serene Acceptance of this inevitable cycle become the key to Mental Wellness.
4. All matter in Universe are subjected to :-
"Becoming, Living, Decaying and Demise"
“ๆ，ไฝ，ๅ，็ฉบ”
And all living beings and living things are subjected to :-
"Birth, Living, Old Age and Demise"
“็，่，็ ，ๆญป”
- This should be the 1st Realisation in Mental Wellness.
With this Realisation, negaive mental cognition of fear, feeling of unsatisfactoriness, anxiety and frustration - will be subdued - and Mental Wellness of Serenity (the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled) will set in.
5. Einstein's work covering the conservation of energy.
"Einstein proved that all the energy of the universe is constant and that it can neither be created nor destroyed. ... So what happens to that energy when we die? If it cannot be destroyed, it must then, according to Dr. Einstein, be transformed into another form of energy."
6. Quantum Physics has proven that any point in time :-
a. Quantum superposition of all opposing states exist in different realms.
In atomic terms, OO, 11, 10, 01 exist together.
In matter terms, Birth, Lives, Decay (old age), Death - exist together but in different realms.
b. Through Quantum Entanglement, it is possible to link all these opposing states together crossing different realms.
7. Based on Einstein findings and Quantum Physics findings - humans, living things don't die.
Mental Energy, Physical Energy ---- live Eternally.
Physical energy when "die on Earth" - are decompose into atoms - and another realm from death become alive.
Mental energy when "die on Earth" - travese into another realms.
8. Hence Elderlies Mental Wellness can be enhanced by practising "Mindfulness Meditation".
Incidentally. medical circles and psychology - are promoting "Mindfulness Meditation" to enhance Mental Wellness to develop Serenity, Calmness, managing stress and mental well-being.
Most importantly, meditation help people to develop Insight and Positive Thinking.
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-and-mindfulness-what-you-need-to-know
By doing 30 minuntes or 1 hour daily of "Mindfulness Meditation" - have very positive outcomes for Elderlies.
[5:53 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Answering in advance to Mr Leong positions on affording and accessing...?
[5:55 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: Hopefully a true valentines day budget for all!
[5:56 pm, 01/02/2023] +Kenneth Lee WM: There's going to be more and more elderly singaporeans suffering from a really bad case of dementia till the point that the brain is totally gone. Can't even swallow. When that stage happens, it will be very difficult for families to look after the person themselves and will require more nursing homes to house them. Body needs to be turned periodically 24x7 else will have septic bedsores, cleaning, tube feeding etc.
3 years when I was in this situation, it was really difficult to find a nursing home willing to house my aunty. Each time when the nursing home hear that it's a "cat 4" situation, they say no space.
Hopefully in the coming years, there will be more spaces made available for "cat 4" dementia patients.
[5:56 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Sure! Andrew, it will not disappoint many...!
[5:57 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Hi Kenneth,
Great predict! Thank you!
That's life, we have to prepare for the worse scenarios.
Thank you!
[5:58 pm, 01/02/2023] ☸️ Danny ๅฟ: https://www.prevention.com/health/memory/a20462907/mindfulness-meditation-slows-progression-of-alzheimers-and-dementia/ Mindfulness Meditation a Day keeps Dementia at bay.
[6:00 pm, 01/02/2023] +REACH: ๐ข Topic ๐ข
On 30 January 2023, the Ministerial Committee on Ageing (MCA) launched the 2023 Action Plan for Successful Ageing to address the evolving needs and aspirations of current and future seniors. In particular, the 2023 Action Plan aims to focus on community initiatives whilst also enhancing support for those with dementia. The Senior Employment Credit (SEC) will also be extended from 2023 to 2025 to provide wage offsets for employers who employ Singaporeans aged 60 and above earning up to $4,000 a month.
๐ฌ What are your thoughts on the 2023 Action Plan for Active Aging? What else can be done to improve the well-being of seniors?
The 2023 Action Plan has 3 main thrusts: ‘Care’, ‘Contribution’, and ‘Connectedness’.
๐ Care
- ‘Live Well, Age We…
[6:00 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: We must treasure the government we have
[6:01 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: What causes dementia?
At what point in a human life and the brain that slowly degenerates into an end stage of dementia?
Perhaps, many chronic or terminal diseases start after age 50 onwards. Body to body, the tolerance to avoid diseases.
The key is the first 50 years and genetics sequencing from two gen back?
Thank you!
[6:02 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: ๐๐๐
[6:02 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: [2/1, 17:57] ๐: Hi Kenneth,
Great predict! Thank you!
That's life, we have to prepare for the worse scenarios.
"Saying, commenting and talking are the three cheapest trades in this world, no capital needed..."
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Thanks again, Andrew for bringing up...!
[6:05 pm, 01/02/2023] +Rama: There will never be an alternative or two party government as I see in my life time
[6:30 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Two major cost centers - Nurturing and Ageing
Will digitisation and advanced technologies drive our lives more efficient and faster too? A 10 man hours job can be completed by AI in one second speed!
Getting our social compact to fit in correctly and optimum will enable a smoother society of balanced and bridgeable among strata (class?) of lives. It sounds idealistically but the importance of a more equal/cohesive society will be the Sunshine of our tomorrow SG.
Lone, two or three parties competing for policies and/or political muscles will not yield dividend for the people.
There is no clear formula as to what will be the ideal political model for SG though many people are prospecting a two or three parties involvement in our nation's multi layered d…
[6:40 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: https://blogs.worldbank.org/voices/rethinking-silver-lessons-japans-age-ready-cities#:~:text=The%20Japanese%20Government%20proposed%20the,senior%20citizens%20but%20are%20encouraged
[6:43 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10433-022-00702-5
[6:45 pm, 01/02/2023] +REACH: Dear Contributors,
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[6:55 pm, 01/02/2023] +Smiley face: Health Check Podcast: Why is ageing viewed negatively, and what can we do about it?
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health-check-podcast-why-is-ageing-viewed-negatively-and-what-can-we-do-about-it
[7:00 pm, 01/02/2023] +REACH: Dear Contributors,
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