Thursday, 10 May 2012 

Here's to more good years (TODAY)

The first cohort of baby boomers turned 65 last year. This chronological age categorises them as senior citizens and they pose a challenge to the biblical calculus that life span is three score years and ten. The greying of the population is probably the most significant demographic phenomenon in the 21st century. Read more

 

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Sunday, 06 May 2012 

Lonely and depressed elderly cause for worry (The Sunday Times)

A new study of the elderly in Singapore has tossed up good and bad news about growing old. The good news is that people are not only living longer, but also living healthier. Physical problems associated with old age that used to hit people in their 60s now set in only for those in their 80s. The bad news? Although they are physically all right, many elderly people are lonely, sad or depressed. And this is so even for those living at home with family members. Read more