by Growing Needs | Nov 25, 2024 | Lifestyle & Wellness, Wellness
When we hear the word happiness, it is often linked to materialistic ideas of winning the lottery, going on a dream vacation or getting a build-to-order (BTO) flat. Singapore has been ranked as the happiest country in Asia and the 25th happiest country in the world in 2023. But how do seniors describe what is happiness to them?
Good health is often a top priority for seniors. Being able to maintain their health through regular exercise, nutritious diet, and access to quality healthcare services contributes significantly to their overall happiness. Do read our article on how to maintain a healthy diet with a few dietary examples listed here.
When seniors spend quality time surrounding themselves with their loved ones and their friends, it makes them feel loved and cared for. Maintaining personal and social connections are crucial to elevating a senior’s happiness and their mental health. When they are included in spaces that allow them to engage in meaningful conversations, relish old memories and create new ones, it significantly increases their outlook on life. Furthermore, when seniors feel well taken care of by their family, they feel needed and loved by them.
Having a well-saved repository for your finances to retire peacefully is crucial to ensuring that seniors have enough for their medical and personal expenses. With the rising cost of living, seniors need to ensure they are keeping aside savings to cope with the inflating prices. If you or a senior that you know are unsure of how to start planning their finances, we created an article on how our seniors can better manage their finances. Click here to find out more.
When seniors feel that they are able to contribute back to society, they have an immense sense of responsibility and pride. Singapore has implemented various volunteering programmes that seniors can participate in. If you or someone you know is interested, find out more about the volunteer programmes here.
Seniors feel content and supported when they witness their involvement and support in society. Singapore’s Silver Line is a toll-free and one-stop national helpline providing convenient access to information to all eldercare and caregiving support services. Find out more here.
Seniors who are unsure of what benefits or support they can receive, the National Council of Social Services provides a holistic platform to inform seniors on the available assistance offered. Find out more here.
Singapore’s PA Wellness Programme is meant for elderly 50 years and above. It has a variety of programmes and activities for seniors to take part in for active ageing. Read up on the available activities here.
When seniors are able to move around society with ease, they feel welcomed in these communal spaces. Singapore is implementing elderly-friendly transport facilities to ensure their mobility around town is not hindered. Though existing implementations in public transports like reserved seats and wheelchair locks are implemented for the senior and special needs society, there are more that we have yet to find out. Read here to find out more about the available facilities.
In Singapore, seniors find happiness through social contributions, inclusivity, healthy lifestyles, and improved accessibility to communal spaces. We can do more to ensure that our seniors are happy and content while feeling included in our Singapore.
Growing Needs grew out of our own encounters with caring for our aging parents and reflecting on the Growing Needs that we ourselves would face as we advance in years. We hope to build a community that will learn, share and contribute towards caring for the growing needs of our loved ones.
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