NEWS

Elderly population swells as 1950s baby boomers age

BEIJING: Some 17.3 percent of China’s population was aged 60 or over at the end… read more

Inmates and nursing home residents bond over art

SINGAPORE: Inmates in prison and residents of nursing homes inhabit vastly different worlds, but share… read more

Singapore leader has a long-term care plan

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong outlined plans to boost support on health care… read more

Scheme allows seniors to get lifelong income

SINGAPORE: Introduced in 2009, the Lease Buyback Scheme allows elderly home owners to sell part… read more