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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Tuesday (Oct 23) that it is better to support caregivers to the elderly.
The ministry started consulting caregivers, service providers and various stakeholders in September to understand their needs. These focus group discussions will continue until December.
"Said MOH in a media release.
Caregivers play an important role as Singapore's population ages, said the ministry.
It noted that by 2030, one in four years old will be over 65 years old. And as family sizes shrink, the caregiving burden will grow.
"But more importantly, we want the senior citizen to be in a position of senior management," said Senior Minister of State for the United States. Health Edwin Tong on the heart of a community engagement event with caregivers.
"I think there are some gaps so we want to review it, we want to see how we can strengthen it."
He added that while the government has taken over the services of the community, it also wants to focus on providing more direct and holistic support to caregivers.
This requires various stakeholders, including employers and families to come together to co-create solutions with caregivers, said Mr Tong.
The review will include other existing programs and assistance for caregivers, including tax relief for caring for parents or disabled caregivers.
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