We are all
growing old and with declining birth rates and the loss of the kampung,
Singapore’s ageing population problem is an issue that must be tackled as a
country. It is not something to leave to government agencies; it is something
we must all do our part to prepare for.
In the study
“Supporting Singaporeans’ Aspirations in Aged Care”, 998 respondents were
surveyed to find out what concerns they had about growing older. Some concerns
identified were not being able to care for themselves or carry out their daily
living, being financially prepared for old age and worries about being able to
live independently and comfortably.
There was a
clear preference for ‘ageing in place’ or the ability to live in one’s home
safely, independently and comfortable, regardless of age, income or ability
level with 78% saying that they preferred to stay in their own home.
This survey may
help explain why your elderly parents or grandparents are stubborn about living
on their own. The elderly, ultimately, are people too with a way of life they like,
and you cannot force them to change. But it is difficult to leave them alone
when they risk falling with nobody around to take care of them. Anything could
happen and with the proper education, awareness and necessary steps taken, the
risks of leaving our elderly relatives to live alone can be mitigated while
still respecting their lifestyle.
Instead of
waiting for a fall to happen, set up grab bars around the home if you notice
mobility issues developing. Taking public transport or walking long distances
may get harder for them as the uneven ground increases the risk of falling too.
Some exercise is good but too much walking may strain their muscles and injure
them instead.
Consider
ordering Tingkat delivery in Singapore with no msg for daily meals to be delivered right to their doorstep. The
meals consist of 3 dishes and 1 soup with rice to provide the proper nutrition
needed. With this, they don’t need to walk or travel far to get their meals. This
is especially helpful if they have any sustained injuries that may make moving
difficult.
Tingkat is also
a good solution for the elderly because it is affordable. At approximately $6 a
meal from Le Xin catering,
this frugal but nutritious meal plan deals with the worry of not having enough
savings to cover living or healthcare costs in the future.
It is possible
for the elderly to suffer from malnutrition and for their health to suffer due
to improper eating habits. Studies have shown that isolated elders tend to be
malnourished because they don’t have anyone to eat with and hence, often cook
their own simple meals that may not be nutritious enough. As a result, they have
a higher risk of health complications due to their weaker immune system.Go for a brand that offers the best catering tingkat menu and you can find Le Xin is one of the cheapest tingkat in Singapore that uses healthy vegetable oil,
Ageing is a
challenge that all of us will eventually face and the most important thing to
remember is to celebrate the age with a smile. To acknowledge the problems as
they arise and be aware of what comes next.
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