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Siblings Jared and Beatrice Lim are reinventing the concept of senior care with an AI-backed social club for the elderly
Founded in Finland 34 years ago, Hovi (which means royal court) is a Finnish concept of treating our seniors like royalty
November 01, 2023
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Even with a brief life expectancy dip, 16% of the global population will be 65+ by 2050
It is common for older people heading into their retirement years to express regret about their early life financial decisions
September 14, 2023
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Singaporeans are questioning: can I retire comfortably?
Singapore at present sees one of the highest life expectancies in the world, throwing the issue of retirement into fuller focus
September 07, 2022
Financially Savvy
Nearly 1 in 2 Singaporeans have seen a deterioration in their financial wellbeing since Covid-19 hit: Prudential Survey
Singaporeans aged between 35 and 44 have been the worst hit with 51% seeing a decline in their financial wellbeing.
September 27, 2021
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Changing mindsets to meet needs of the ageing population
SINGAPORE (Nov 12): When it comes to keeping older workers employed, Singapore has scored well among developed nations. But more can be done, says London Business School Professor Andrew Scott.
November 13, 2019
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Are Singapore businesses doing enough for 'vulnerable' older workers?
SINGAPORE (Sept 18): With more than a third of the working-age population in Singapore projected to be above the age of 50 by 2030, businesses here will increasingly need to do more to tap the talent and expertise of their older employees.
September 18, 2019
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Prudential extends medical coverage for workers up to 100 years old
SINGAPORE (Sept 3): The thought of living and working up to 100 years old might give reason to cheer or groan – depending on how you look at it. But, either way, the possibility of that happening is getting very real.
September 03, 2019
Healthcare
Staying healthy for longer the most 'cost-effective healthcare system', experts say
SINGAPORE (July 26): Singapore has the highest life expectancy among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries, with average life expectancy increasing from 76.1 years in 1990 to 84.8 years in 2017. But more than a decade of that ex
July 26, 2019
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Disease prevention, curbing costs, better caregiving support are key strategies for coping with ageing
SINGAPORE (July 29): Eight in 10 medical practitioners say Singapore’s healthcare system should focus more on disease prevention, as Singaporeans live longer and are predisposed to chronic diseases at an earlier age. Such diseases include dementia, hear
July 26, 2019