Berita Harian looks at the strain on people caring for older family members now that Singapore is a super-aged society, with 21.4 per cent of citizens aged 65 and above in 2026 and 152,000 aged 80 and above. The Caregiving Welfare Association's 2026 survey found 91.2 per cent of caregivers have felt or expect to feel overwhelmed, and a Tan Tock Seng Hospital geriatrician said stress and burnout are common among those caring for frail seniors with complex needs.
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Caring for the carers matters more as Singapore ages
By Keith Kwai, Author and Publisher for www.ElderSG.com
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