A rapidly ageing population is the most significant demographic issue confronting Singapore in our lifetime. This has created new and increasing demands on Singapore's healthcare system and on the families of the older adults. The challenge is in providing a system of care that is humane, effective and sustainable financially. This requires coordination between state funded providers, the family and the community. This book offers a multi-disciplinary perspective by researchers from various disciplines such as medicine, sociology, anthropology and law on managing healthcare and end-of-life decisions in Singapore. Providing information and suggestions for better policy formulation towards the aged, this book is an invaluable resource for policy makers, serivce practitioners and scholars working on Asian gerontology.
| ISBN: | 9781138102439 |
| Publication date: | 24th May 2017 |
| Author: | Wing-Cheong Chan |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 222 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series |
| Genres: |
Regional / International studies Development studies Health & Fitness Personal and public health / health education Social work Sociology Social and ethical issues Regional geography |