 18-Apr-18, Singapore Business Review 

Singapore’s ageing population is rising rapidly and elderly healthcare support is top of the government’s agenda, with several major steps already taken to minimise the impact on the economy, society and national healthcare expenditure.

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Globally, the “medicalised” model is shifting to become more social and rehabilitative. Singapore is similarly shifting focus and placing emphasis on community-based care. In a Budget speech, the Finance Minister announced two measures:

• Expanding the Community Network of Seniors to provide social and healthcare support within the community setting
• Consolidating social- and health-related services to streamline and improve delivery of services for the elderly

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