Organization and delivery of long-term care in Singapore: present issues and future challenges |
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Authors: | Mehta K K Vasoo S |
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Institution: | Department of Social Work and Psychology, National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge, Crescent, Singapore 119260. swkkkm@nus.edu.sg |
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Abstract: | This paper focuses on the Singaporean model of long-term care for older people. With only about 2% of the older population living in institutions, the mainstay of long-term care is community care. The reader is provided an overview of the Singaporean services, including case management, followed by a discussion of the current issues and future challenges. In keeping with the prospect of a rapidly aging population profile, the Singapore government plays a leading role in framing policy and planning for future needs of this sector of the population. |
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