Why Long-Term Care Planning Matters

By 2030, one in four citizens will be 65 years old and above¹. While improved longevity is a cause for celebration, it brings with it rising long-term care needs that affect all Singaporeans. Managing these demands requires a fundamental shift in how we live, care and plan – as individuals, families and a society – and is an immediate and growing priority for all Singaporeans.

Singlife’s white paper on long-term care explores the implications of rapid ageing on long-term care in Singapore. It provides insights that can help individuals and families be better prepared – through greater awareness, proactive planning and better support systems. 

What’s Severe Disability?

It is when a person needs long-term care because they can’t independently perform at least three of the six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Disability often means more than one struggle – 99% of Singlife’s claimants had three or more ADL limitations.