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Lee, William K.M.

doi:10.1023/a:1006541410391

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“…However, as revealed by the previous research in Myanmar, the elderly poor aggressively increases with age above 60 years old (37.7%) and also 70 years old with 41%. In other studies in Philippines (Cahapay, 2021) and Singapore Tham et al ( 2003) Lee (1998) elderly are grouped as a vulnerable segment and it mostly happens to the elderly aged 60 years old and above. In addition, older adults are grouped as vulnerable poor which a mean age of 70.1 years and the median age of 68.6% years.…”

Section: Demographic and Health Profile Of The Elderly Poormentioning

confidence: 93%

“…Moreover, In Singapore, central provident funds (CPF) and government family planning had been introduced to overcome poverty among the elderly. As one of the aged countries in ASEAN members, government family planning trying to reduce the family size, therefore eradication of old age poverty can be successfully done (Lee, 2001) (Lee, 1998). Meanwhile, in Thailand, the policy implemented is quite different.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Old-Age Poverty in the ASEAN Member States: A Scoping Review of the Literature

Haron¹,

Foh²,

Hamid³

et al. 2022

IJARBSS

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Poverty eradication remains a top priority for policymakers around the world. At the same time, population aging trends indicate a strong need to understand and address poverty in later life. While there is a lot of literature on poverty, there is not much on old-age poverty. The goal of this review is to outline current empirical research on old-age poverty, identify knowledge gaps, and make recommendations for future research. Comparison analysis had been done among ten countries in ASEAN members. The findings reveal most of the old age poverty is female. While health issues are the paramount factor that affected old-age poverty. Moreover, social pension schemes and financial assistance are crucial in eradicating old-age poverty. The results of this study have implications for understanding old-age poverty in ASEAN member countries from a profile of old-age poverty, factors that influence old-age poverty, and viable eradication policies and programs in developing countries worldwide.

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Section: Demographic and Health Profile Of The Elderly Poormentioning

confidence: 93%

Section: Health and Disabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Old-Age Poverty in the ASEAN Member States: A Scoping Review of the Literature

Haron¹,

Foh²,

Hamid³

et al. 2022

IJARBSS

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“…In reality, financial security for retirement depends on many factors, including employment, prior savings, investment, and remittances from children. A national survey conducted by the Singapore government in 1991 of people over 55 years old, found that 31.1% of men and 73.5% of women had no personal income (Lee, 1998). The same study revealed that over 55% of those surveyed had no savings and 44.2% foresaw financial problems during retirement.…”

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confidence: 96%

Income Disparity among Older Malaysians

Masud¹,

Haron²

2014

RAE

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The aim of this paper is to explore income disparities among older Malaysians. The specific objective is to determine the income disparities among different groups by gender, ethnicity, stratum and region. A total of 2,327 Malaysians, ages 55 to 75, were interviewed for the study. The data show that primary sources of income for older Malaysians, women in particular, were their children. The income disparity among various groups of older Malaysians was rather wide. Men tended to earn higher incomes compared to women. There were income gaps by ethnicity, strata, and region. The income gap among the participants in this study was much wider compared to the general population. The disparity reflected differences in the older persons' ability to meet daily needs, highlighting the need for programs designed specifically to address poverty among older Malaysians.

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Contextual Challenges and the Mosaic of Support: Understanding the Vulnerabilities of Low-Income Informal Caregivers of Dependent Elders in Singapore

Suen

Thang

2017

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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Informal caregivers play an increasingly important and demanding role in providing and ensuring long-term care for elders. To date, few studies have qualitatively explored the challenges and coping strategies adopted by informal caregivers of dependent elders from lower-income households in Singapore. Based on data from in-depth interviews with 19 respondents, this study provides detailed and nuanced accounts of the lived experiences of low-income informal caregivers. The strains associated with the scarcity of resources among low-income caregivers are compounded by contextual challenges such as fractured familial relationships, role conflicts, and perceived barriers in their institutional environment. To overcome these challenges, low-income caregivers resort to a mix of informal and formal sources of support. Suggested improvements for policies and service provision to address the vulnerabilities of low-income caregivers will also be discussed in light of current gaps.

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Cited by 20 publications

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Old-Age Poverty in the ASEAN Member States: A Scoping Review of the Literature

Old-Age Poverty in the ASEAN Member States: A Scoping Review of the Literature

Income Disparity among Older Malaysians

Contextual Challenges and the Mosaic of Support: Understanding the Vulnerabilities of Low-Income Informal Caregivers of Dependent Elders in Singapore

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