Summary
The Government has stepped up to serve more love to older Singaporeans by introducing Medishield Life, which is a universal life insurance and protects all Singaporeans against large health costs. The Government has also taken giant steps to assure older Singaporeans that they can age-in-place, or age together with their peers in a new and dedicated type of senior housing that comes with its own healthcare plan. Healthcare and eldercare, as such, should be community- based and decentralised. The Government are also trying to promote value in the older people, as well as investing in them by launching the SkillsFuture Credit initiative which is announced in the Budget in order to promote life-long learning.
Response
Firstly, i feel that the government are very responsible for the well-being of the people. As we have an age-ing population, they have stepped up to provide the older generation with many privileges. Secondly, i feel that Singapore should promote the mindset in people that there is value in older people. The society should value them for their accumulated skills, knowledge, and wisdom. Lastly, the country should also continue to invest in older persons by allowing them to take courses and remain active and engaged. As the saying goes, "Lifelong learners, caring citizens", it is never too late to learn and we should care for our society.
I think that it is very good for the government to carry out such action because it is able to care for the elderly and help them. Also, the elderly will have a sense of home and will not feel left out or feel that they are unable to get along with the current society. It also sends out a message to the society which are the younger generation, that they are suppose to care for the elderly and not neglect them. Thus, this action carried out by the government is actually very beneficial to not only the elderly, but also the younger generation.
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