38 Questions
What is the focus of WHO's work on ageing between 2015 – 2030?
Healthy Ageing
What has led to a rise in life expectancy in Singapore?
Better healthcare
What is the average number of years people live with chronic diseases or disabilities?
10 years
What has been the overall increase in life expectancy in Singapore?
8.4 years
What is the average healthy life expectancy in Singapore?
74 years
What is the main reason for a lower healthy life expectancy compared to overall life expectancy?
Presence of chronic diseases
Why do people in Singapore tend to have fewer children?
All of the above
What is the term for the presence of 2 or more diseases at the same time?
Co-morbidity
What is the common characteristic of countries like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Island countries, and Timor-Leste?
They have an average of 4 percent of the population over 65
What is the fastest growing age group in the U.S.?
The Oldest-Old (Ages 85 & older)
What is the projected percentage of centenarians in the U.S. in the next 30 years?
50%
What is the estimated percentage of women among centenarians?
78%
What is the estimated number of centenarians in Singapore in June 2020?
1,500
Which of the following is a common characteristic of centenarians?
Good set of genes and regular exercise
What is the age group that has a 50% chance of living to be over 100 years old?
10-yr olds
What is the projected growth rate of centenarians in the U.S. over the next 30 years?
Quadruple
What is the main reason why women tend to have higher functional disabilities?
Because they live longer than men
What is an example of a functional disability?
Having trouble performing basic everyday tasks
What is a consequence of women tending to live longer than men?
They are more likely to experience functional disabilities
What do women tend to have higher rates of compared to men?
Functional disabilities
What is a reason why women may require help due to functional disabilities?
They have trouble performing basic everyday tasks
What is implied by the statement 'More females than males in Singapore'?
Women are more likely to live longer than men
What is the main focus of WHO's work on ageing between 2015 and 2030?
Healthy Ageing
What is the impact of ageing on societies?
It affects both individuals and societies
What is the primary goal of Healthy Ageing?
To enable older people to remain a resource to their families, communities, and economies
What is the name of the policy framework developed by the World Health Organization in 2002?
Active Ageing
What is the period of focus for the World Health Organization's Healthy Ageing initiative?
2015-2030
What is the significance of healthy ageing in Singapore?
It has a significant impact on the healthcare system
What is the importance of multiple sectors in enabling older people to remain a resource to their families, communities, and economies?
It is necessary for multiple sectors, including housing, healthcare, literacy, and social support
What is the purpose of the Forward SG Explainer Series: Enabling Seniors to Age Well?
To educate people on the importance of healthy ageing
What percentage of the labour force in Singapore were 55 years and above in 2022?
27%
Which generation of Singaporeans were born between 1960 and 1969?
Gen-3
What is one of the policy responses to address the manpower shortage in Singapore?
Training women who left the labour force to be full-time caregivers
What is the main goal of skill enhancement and workforce integration?
To enhance the skills of workers to integrate them into the workforce
What is one of the consequences of the increasing labour force participation rate of older adults?
A shift in the focus of policy responses
Which generation of Singaporeans were born between 1940 and 1949?
Gen-1
What is one of the benefits of flexible work arrangements?
Improved health and well-being of workers
What is one of the ways to address the ageing population in Singapore?
Providing incentives for older workers to continue working
Study Notes
Factors Affecting Fertility Rates
- Postponing marriage, delaying having children, married couples wanting fewer children, and not wanting to get married contribute to low fertility rates.
Healthy Ageing
- Healthy ageing focuses on enabling older people to remain a resource to their families, communities, and economies.
- Healthy ageing replaces the World Health Organization's previous Active Ageing policy framework developed in 2002.
Life Expectancy
- Singapore's life expectancy has risen by 8.4 years to approximately 84 years.
- Healthy life expectancy has only risen by 7.2 years to approximately 74 years.
- While people live longer, they may live longer with chronic diseases or disabilities, with an average of 10 years of co-morbidity.
Ageing Population
- The number of centenarians (100 and above) in Singapore has doubled in 10 years, from 700 in 2010 to 1,500 in 2020.
- Women tend to live longer than men, and more females than males in Singapore will have an impact on the healthcare system.
Labour Participation
- Labour participation among those 55 years and above has increased from 19% to 27% between 2012 and 2022.
- This affects policy responses, including training women who left the labour force to be full-time caregivers to return to work with flexible hours.
Caregiving
- Women are the main caregivers and tend to have higher functional disabilities that require help.
Impact of Ageing
- Ageing is a global and local phenomenon with an impact not just on individuals but also on societies.
- Stronger assurances on healthcare and housing will be given to seniors.
Generations in Singapore
- Generation-1 (Gen-1): Singaporeans born between 1940 and 1949.
- Generation-2 (Gen-2): Singaporeans born between 1950 and 1959.
- Generation-3 (Gen-3): Singaporeans born between 1960 and 1969.
- Generation-4 (Gen-4): Singaporeans born between 1970 and 1979.
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