Top 5 Concerns That Senior Citizens In Singapore May Face

Top 5 Concerns That Senior Citizens In Singapore May Face

As we age, we will want our lives to be easier and better . Retirement is the time in our lives that we thought we finally be able to relax and enjoy.  While the golden years can be some of the best years of our life, there are always concerns.  Senior citizens in Singapore may have challenges to overcome that are universal to all ages as well as some issues that are specific to their age group.

The top 5 concerns that Senior Citizens in Singapore may face include:

1. Financial  -  The cost of living is rising every year however living income may not match the rising cost. This will pose a financial restrictions. We may not be able to afford the same comforts of life that we want or worst not able afford the cost of living.  So we need to be more prudent in the way that we spent.  We will need to look for ways to make our money grow or continue working if health permit.
2. Disease – Aging comes with health issues eventually.  Some health issues can threatened our daily functioning capabilities like Alzheimer’s, dementia, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetes and osteoporosis.  To cope with these diseases, we need to have the knowledge to how to cope with it even if it has yet to happen.  This will help us lightened our anxiety if we are strike with the disease.
3. Healthcare affordability – As we grow older, the more healthcare we will need. Health screenings for early detection of disease and natural aging conditions as this will this may help decrease the healthcare cost.
4. Loneliness –  Our friends are aging as we ourselves aged.   Losing  friends to  diseases like Alzheimer’s, Dementia or even death is inevitable.  It will be good to spend time with remaining friends and family members. Have birthday gatherings, Christmas lunches to get in touch with friends and relatives.   For those who are staying alone have a dog or cat can be good companion.
5. Physical Aging – Aging will also mean that we are not able move as fast or as quickly as before.  Our eyes will get tired easily and some may not be able to remember things or events readily. It is important that we enriched ourselves physically as well as mentally to slow down the effect of physical aging.