Ageing in Singapore: Service needs and the state

Older persons are often portrayed as social and financial burdens because pensions, health and social care have to withstand increasing old age dependency ratios. Due to a lack of access to representation or a lack of social and economic power, older people have found few opportunities to have their voices heard, making age an immensely political issue. Written by an impressive tam of authors, this fascinating text provides an in-depth analysis of the experience of ageing in Singapore examining key issues such as health, work, housing, family ties and care giving. It looks at how social categorization enters into everyday life to elucidate the multiple meanings of age and identity encountered in a rapidly changing economy and society. Providing original critical discourse from Asian writers recording Asian voices,Ageing in Singaporewill appeal to a wide readership and is an invaluable resource for policy makers, service practitioners and scholars working on Asian gerontology.

Peggy Teo is Associate Professor of Geography, National University of Singapore Kalyani Mehta is Associate Professor of Social Work, National University of Singapore Leng Leng Thang is Associate Professor of Japanese Studies, National University of Singapore Angelique Chan is Assistant Professor of Sociology, National University of Singapore