Family Caregiving in Singapore FASS家庭照顾在新加坡法斯.pptVIP

Family Caregiving for Older Persons in Singapore Prof. Kalyani K.Mehta Dept of Social Work National University of Singapore Importance of the issue Cultural (filial piety) Government policy“Family is the first line of support” The ageing population profile of Singapore- increasing life expectancy- lower fertility rate Some statistics The percentage of people above 65 years will increase from 8.4% in 2005 to 18.7% in 2030In absolute numbers there will be an increase from about 296,000 in June 2005 to 873, 300 in 2030(Committee on Ageing Issues Report,2006) Baby Boomer generation Born after