Supporting our caregivers

05/31/23 • 16 min

Singapore is home to more than 210,000 caregivers, with about 70% of them aged 40 and above. This “sandwiched generation” often have to deal with the financial, physical, and psycho-social responsibilities of caring for the elderly and the young.
Does this resonate with you?
Hear from Angela Kwek, Deputy Director, Healthcare Claims & Payment, CPF & May Heap, Senior Medical Social Worker, SingHealth Community Hospitals as they touch on the experiences that caregivers face. They will also share insights on the various support measures for current and future caregivers.
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Transcript

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It is estimated that there are over 210,000 caregivers in an ageing Singapore with some 70% of them aged 40 and above, they often have to deal with the financial, physical and psycho-social responsibilities of caring for the elderly and the young, according to Ministry of Health. With a rapidly ageing population and shrinking family sizes, we now see the emergence of the "sandwiched generation caregivers who care for both their elderly parents and