Successful Aging in Singapore
Transition to aging society is a global scenario, but many countries and cities do not prepare well for the transition. Some countries face higher financial burden due to increase public expenditure and many cities are not suitable for senior living. Singapore has same demographic transition with rapid speeds, but its public expenditure keeps relatively low, and senior’s satisfaction is high. Its success is deeply associated with its different welfare regimes and compressive policies support system. Individual, family, and community are the direct supporter for the seniors. Singapore government is the maintainer and coordinator of the system that designs detailed policies to guarantee the basic mechanism and stimulates each sectors contribute more.