In recent years, Singapore has surpassed Japan in having the largest ageing population in the world, with citizens aged above 65 years. Our average life expectancy has risen to 83 years.Unfortunately, with longer life expectancy comes health conditio ...
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and making memories with loved ones. But it can also be a period of overwhelming financial stress. With so many temptations to spend, from festive gatherings and gift shopping to travel and entertain ...
When it comes to safeguarding our financial well-being, many Singaporeans already have health insurance plans like Integrated Shield or CareShield Life. However, these plans may not offer comprehensive protection against disability, especially if you ...
The ElderShield severe disability insurance program was launched in 2002 by the Ministry of Health (MOH).If you are a Singapore Citizen or a Permanent Resident (PR), you will be automatically enrolled in the scheme after you reach the age of 40. Arou ...
The majority of us put off retirement planning until later in life. However, this may be a bad idea because plans take time to yield fruit, and getting a head start is one of the best ways to make that happen.The Straits Times (2021) reports that man ...
The aging population in Singapore has long been a source of concern for the government. The dilemma of what to do with our aging parents, grandparents, and other loved ones isn't going away. Is it a good idea to leave the elderly in the care of a hou ...
When we talk about family, we'll do anything for the sake of our loved ones, especially if it means protecting their health and happiness. Remember that your own parents have provided a safe haven and a solid foundation for you when you were a child. ...
Nursing homes are a place where our elderly loved ones can go to be cared for when they are at the worst point in their lives but bringing them into a nursing home is never easy.While they require nursing care and attention, we often have strong rese ...
As our parents' resources and incomes dwindle, it becomes more challenging for them to seek out investment opportunities that would increase their retirement savings and protect them from inflation.Your time and your parents' money are the two things ...
Now that December has arrived, you're just in for the perfect time of the year to express our love to our loved ones through valuable presents, especially to our elderly parents. But what would be the most thoughtful present for our parents' reti ...
