COM322 Photo Gallery - Singapore’s Efforts to Support Active Ageing.pptx
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- 1. The Singapore Science Centre has set up an exhibition titled “Dialogue with Time”, which showcases different set ups about active ageing and what happens to people as they age. (Photo: Ng Weiqi Ethel Elise)
- 2. A feature wall showcasing the different thoughts and perspectives of people from all ages about what they think ageing is like to educate people on society’s views on ageing (Photo: Ng Weiqi Ethel Elise)
- 3. Government Support Green Man + function allows senior citizens to tap their concession pass at traffic lights, to lengthen the duration they have to cross the streets. This was implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Land Transport Authority. (Photo: Ng Weiqi Ethel Elise)
- 4. Government Support To integrated the elderly into the generation of modern technology, Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification has a programme to educate elderly on how to make full use of their smartphones. (Photo: Ng Weiqi Ethel Elise)
- 5. Government Support With Singapore’s ageing population, there are increased cases of dementia in Singapore. The Agency for Integrated Care implemented Dementia Go-To Points for their staffs to assist dementia patients who might be lost in public spaces. (Photo: Ng Weiqi Ethel Elise)
- 6. Mobility Issues and Body Weakening Old age affects the physical well-being of elderly, requiring them to seek mobility support from wheelchairs or walking sticks. (Photo: Ng Weiqi Ethel Elise)
- 7. Caregiving Many elderies would require support from family members to bring them out, but there are still a significant number who are still strong and able-bodied to take care of their grandchildren. (Photo: Ng Weiqi Ethel Elise)
Editor's Notes
- As elderlies age, their bodies weaken, and they face struggles in walking or doing things in their daily lives
- To support these elderlies, the government has implemented different schemes in assisting them about their daily lives, such as the Green Man + function, skills future classes to keep them up with the times, and the CHAS card system which allows them to get discounts at supermarkets and clinic visits
- To support these elderlies, the government has implemented different schemes in assisting them about their daily lives, such as the Green Man + function, skills future classes to keep them up with the times, and the CHAS card system which allows them to get discounts at supermarkets and clinic visits
- As elderlies age, their bodies weaken, and they face struggles in walking or doing things in their daily lives
- Many elderies would require support from family members to bring them out, but there are still a significant amount who are still strong and able-bodied, and could even help in caring for their family members, such as grandchildren