Singapore’s Minister of Health is doubling efforts to develop a better care services for the elderly. As the country’s population is getting older, more accessible, affordable and good quality services are being put in place, in order to support the elderly to stay at home. The infographics below shows how the Minister of Health is […]
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According to the latest statistics revealed by national authorities, life expectancy in Singapore has risen by 10 years over the last 3 decades, from 72 years in 1980 to 82 years in 2010. The number of the elderly will triple up to 900,000 by 2030, and the working age population will shrink. Facing this demographic
In the UK, more than 3 millions of elderly people need care as they have lost their autonomy, for instance to take a bath, dress up, or even feed. Social security and other community-based NHS can only provide help for two thirds of them, which leaves more than 1 million people behind .
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The second edition of the Healthcare Summit was held on October 6th, in Luxemburg. During the ceremony, the 2015 winners were presented, as well as their achievements and innovative projects on the field. This year’s main theme focused on connected objects and the patients of tomorrow.
Falls are still the number one cause of accidental deaths for people over 65 years old. They can have severe effects on a senior’s physical and/or psychological condition. A new study suggests that bloodstream, respiratory and even urinary infections can cause falls not only for elderly people, but younger people as well.
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