Most nursing homes barely feel like a home and are mostly perceived as a healthcare assembly line, failing to attract ageing Singaporeans who prefer to stay home and live independently.
"There's limited customisation to meet residents' psychosocial needs," Phyllis Tan, head of Nursing at Allium Care Suites, told Singapore Business Review. "Care is also often routinised, lacking a person-centred approach due to resource constraints." A fifth of Singapore's population is aged 65 and above, and this is expected to increase to 24.1% by 2030, according to the National Population and Talent Division. A study by the Singapore Management University found that eight in 10 elderly Singaporeans prefer to stay home as they age.
"As our population ages, ensuring this option (nursing homes) is safe and sustainable through integrated resources and support systems is crucial," Tan said.
Caregiver burnout
As more elderly Singaporeans prefer to stay home, the industry should also address gaps in caregiver training, burnout, and communication barriers, said Vincent Wong, cofounder at Anglo Caregivers.
Stay-at-home caregivers, who usually have one or two rest days a month, often suffer physical and emotional burnout, he added.
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