The government may be expected to be responsible for the elderly who do not have families by building relevant infrastructure and promoting community involvement. This is to ensure the elderly can assimilate into the society effectively and be a part of it, rather than be seen as a source of hindrance or burden. It will also aid the elderly's emotional well-being, because they will not be isolated but instead, actively involved. For example, infrastructures such as exercise corners and elderly-friendly HDB flats have been implemented in Singapore to take care of the elderly. Community centres have also catered to the elderly by engaging them in different activities and by doing so, provide opportunities for the elderly to interact with each other. Hence, the Singapore government should continue providing these facilities and amenities because they are expected to be responsible for taking care of the elderly who do not have families.
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Where's the limit?
ReplyDeleteNo limitation.
ReplyDeleteFor example, eldery have to want to be involved in the community for this to work. If they are lonely and refuse outside help, then they might not be able to feel involved at all.