The Big Read: With more seniors needing care, is assisted living the answer for S'pore's 'missing middle' and their caregivers?

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With more seniors needing care, is assisted living the answer for S'pore's 'missing middle' and their caregivers? By Renald Loh, Navene Elangovan With Singapore society ageing rapidly, one particular eldercare option has sprung up in recent years — community or assisted living to help seniors with basic daily activities  They are being touted as a possible solution for the "missing middle" — seniors who cannot live independently but are not too ill to be cared for in nursing homes But experts, industry players and caregivers pointed to various factors on why assisted living services has not taken off faster, including costs, regulatory ambiguities and manpower shortages At the same time, there are different challenges in expanding other caregiving services such as foreign domestic helpers and day care centres   Experts believe that the right way forward is a shift in approach from reactive to preventive measures in eldercare, and more sustainable public-private partnerships Read the full article 'Part of the family' — the rising status of pets among households and what it means for society Buy local but at what price? Pricier Singapore produce could hamper quest for greater food security Can the growing number of ultra-rich in Singapore live in harmony with the average Joe? Follow us for the latest news Contact Us Unsubscribe Copyright 2023© Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved.