Publication Type
Report
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
3-2025
Abstract
In Singapore, the government espouses a “many helping hands” philosophy towards caregiving, where care for older adults is borne by three pillars: the family, the community, and the state (Mehta & Vasoo, 2000). Of these, the family is regarded as the “first line of support”, rendering family caregivers essential to the care of older adults (Ng et al., 2016). Many of these caregivers are themselves older adults, where the average age of caregivers was found to be 62 years (Tan, 2023). As Singapore’s population continues to age, alongside demographic trends of extended longevity and a shrinking population, many more will have to take on the role of a caregiver (OECD & World Health Organization, 2022). Thus, understanding the evolving needs of caregivers becomes increasingly important for shaping future support systems.
Keywords
Family caregiving, Older adult caregivers, Ageing population, Caregiving policy, Singapore
Discipline
Asian Studies | Gerontology | Mental and Social Health
First Page
1
Last Page
16
Publisher
SMU Centre for Research on Successful Ageing
City or Country
Singapore
Embargo Period
2-25-2026
Citation
TAN, Yi Wen; NGU, Rachel Wen Yi; CHOO, Kenneth; NG, Lydia; and LIM, Wensi.
Profiles and well-being of older adult caregivers in Singapore. (2025). 1-16.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/rosa_reports/29
Copyright Owner and License
Singapore Management University
Creative Commons License
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