Parliament • Next slate of NMPs should have at least one woman who is a senior

Singapore continues to navigate the complexities of an ageing population, with citizens aged 65 and above increasing from 12.4 per cent in 2014 to 19.9 per cent in 2024. By 2030, around one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 and above.

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Singapore’s Forward SG road map envisions a fairer, more inclusive future where caregiving and ageing are shared societal priorities. The Government has made commendable strides in supporting seniors.

Yet, these frameworks risk overlooking a key perspective — that of older women at the intersection of ageing, caregiving, and systemic inequities.

The lived realities of these older women are shaped by challenges that stem from the triple pressures of caregiving responsibilities, retirement inadequacy, and workplace discrimination.