Concerns that ageing population pose Demand for more healthcare and social services Strain on the working population More resources would be diverted to take care of their needs

Many Helping Hands Approach – it is the responsibility of the individual, family, community and government

Individual Responsibility Health checks and maintain health Pre-retirement planning Family bonding Expected outcome : So that they would be independent and age gracefully and government need not divert all its resources for their need and thus can use for other needs of nation

Family Support Have a positive attitude towards ageing Ensure that home is safe for the aged Make them feel part of the family Financial support Expected outcome : Give them emotional, social and financial support so that they would not be dependent on the nation

Community Help Government subsidized community-based services Volunteers are housewives and students Have free health check services and recreational activities Expected outcome : Help them to remain physically, socially and mentally active. This will allow them to be independent and not depend on public welfare

Government Support Law CPF Incentives Expected outcome : Ensure that the family support is there and elderly are independent