By admin, on December 18th, 2010

Time to review age bar to reflect reality

Source: The Straits Times, Page A44, 17 December 2010

Letter by Ms Debi Lin

When I made a mid-career switch to the Ministry of Education (MOE) as a teacher recently, I had to sign a teaching bond that required two sureties.

As one key requirement was that the sureties had to be under 55 years old, [...]

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By admin, on February 10th, 2009

Preparing for Silver Tsunami

Source: Ministry of Health News, 9 Feb 2009 Speech by: Minister Khaw Boon Wan

Community hospitals play an important role in helping some patients transit from their acute hospital stay to their return home. Timely and appropriate CH care – results in lower re-admission rates and improved quality of life for patients, especially our elderly.  With an [...]

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By admin, on February 17th, 2003

Crimes against the elderly

In the first nine months of last year – 2002 – robbery cases involving elderly victims increased by 16 per cent, from 61 to 71 cases, compared to the same period in 2001.

As the economy struggles to get back to its feet, criminals are likely to continue targetting the elderly, for they appear [...]

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