Retired and lonely: It's tough to get men to take part in activities, say centres for elderly
SINGAPORE — For Mr Amayapan Kodanpan, who is single, the only social interactions he had were mostly with his siblings. That changed after his release from prison in June this year.
- Voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) said there is a significant disparity in the proportion of male seniors who participate in activities they organise, compared to their female peers
- Elderly males are also less likely to join in formal social activities, such as those organised at the active ageing centres or senior activity centres, compared to women
- This could be due to various reasons, such as the nature of activities possibly appealing more to women than men
- These older men likely focused more on their careers, so their social lives tend to take a hit when they stop working
- Experts and SSAs said programmes can be tailored to suit men's needs and interests, or by having activities outside of the centres’ formal settings
24 Sep 2023 10:20PM
(Updated: 28 Sep 2023 12:05PM)
Source: TODAY
