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Financial Security of Older Women: Perspectives from Southeast Asia

Financial Security of Older Women: Perspectives from Southeast Asia investigates whether older women in the region are financially prepared for old age amid rapid population ageing. Based on an 18-month study by Tsao Foundation, the report explores key issues affecting older women’s financial security, including family support, employment, caregiving responsibilities, pensions, and savings. Findings suggest […]

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Is Asia-Pacific Ready to Do Right for its Women—Caring for Them in Old Age?

Is Asia-Pacific’s population rapidly ageing—can its care systems keep up? examines how the region can ensure dignity and adequate care for its growing older population, with particular attention to older women. Appearing in Issue 5 of Agency & Dignity, a publication of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the article highlights how […]

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Effect of Community-Based Baduanjin (八段锦) on Functional Performance in Pre-Frail/Frail Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled and Implementation Research Study

This study examined the effectiveness and feasibility of Baduanjin Qigong, a low-intensity, community-based exercise programme for older adults with varying levels of frailty. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial at three senior activity centres, the study involved 56 community-dwelling older adults with low handgrip strength who participated in a 16-week supervised Baduanjin programme or a […]

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The Future of Ageing

This publication brings together key speeches and papers presented at the The Future of Ageing: ILC Global Alliance Symposium 2013, including the Dr Robert Butler Memorial Lecture. Reflecting the diversity of ageing experiences across regions, the publication explores a wide range of social, economic, and policy issues shaping later life. Across these contributions, a unifying […]

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A Profile of Older Men and Women in Singapore 2011

A Profile of Older Men and Women in Singapore 2011, prepared by the International Longevity Centre Singapore, examines how older people are faring in an ageing society. Drawing on national datasets and surveys, the report explores key dimensions of ageing, including population trends, living arrangements, physical and mental health, and economic status. Organised into five […]

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Policy Briefs

Older Women in Singapore: Changes and Challenges between 2005-2015

This policy brief, Older Women in Singapore: Changes and Challenges between 2005–2015, reviews how the situation of older women has evolved over a decade marked by rapid population ageing. Building on a 2005 study commissioned by Tsao Foundation and AWARE, it examines demographic trends, health, employment, and financial security among older women against Singapore’s broader […]

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A Profile of Older Men and Women in Singapore 2014

Singapore is rapidly ageing as a society. In 2013, the resident population in Singapore aged 65 and over comprised more than 10% of the population. By 2030, that figure will almost double to 19%. A Profile of Older Men and Women in Singapore 2014, prepared by the Tsao-NUS Ageing Research Initiative, National University of Singapore […]

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Build Your Own Nest: Singapore’s First Study on Matched Savings Schemes for Lower Income, Older Women

Build Your Own Nest presents findings from Singapore’s first study on matched savings schemes for lower-income, older women. Commissioned by the International Longevity Centre – Singapore of Tsao Foundation and funded by the Tote Board, the study examined the impact of a monthly matched savings scheme on retirement savings behaviour among 377 older women over […]

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Citi-Tsao Foundation Financial Education Programme for Mature Women – Final Evaluation Report

The Citi–Tsao Foundation Financial Education Programme for Mature Women: Final Evaluation Report assesses the long-term impact of a financial education initiative launched in 2007 to address the financial vulnerability of low-income women in Singapore aged 40 and above. Developed by Tsao Foundation with support from the Citi Foundation, the programme aimed to strengthen financial capability […]

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Older Women’s Responses to the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development

This report presents findings from the first societal review of the Singapore Government’s White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development, focusing on the perspectives of older women. Recognising that their needs and challenges are insufficiently addressed in existing action plans, the Senior Women’s Action Group (SAWA) conducted four focus group discussions between July 2022 and February […]

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Vignette Development for Multi-Country Comparisons of Long-Term Care for Older Persons

In response to the growing global demand for long-term care (LTC), this study developed a person-centred vignette tool structured around six key domains (6As) to collect qualitative data on how LTC systems meet the needs of older adults across countries. The study involved creating functional disability profiles, developing a standardised yet country-specific vignette, and conducting […]

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Policy Briefs

Immunisation of Older Adults in the Asia Pacific: Barriers, Facilitators, And Strategies to Improve Access to Vaccines: Technical Report of Phase I Policy Brief

This policy brief draws on a comprehensive literature review and expert insights to examine key policy gaps and the social, cultural, and economic barriers limiting immunisation among older adults in the Asia Pacific, with a focus on Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It identifies four priority areas for intervention—education, persuasion, incentivisation, and enablement—to strengthen […]

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Immunisation of Older Adults in the Asia Pacific: Barriers, Facilitators, and Strategies to Improve Access to Vaccines: Technical Report of Phase I

This technical report presents findings from a multi-component study examining factors influencing vaccination uptake among older adults across four Asia Pacific health systems: Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It identifies key barriers and facilitators to immunisation, highlights country-level experiences, and showcases regional best practices. These insights inform recommended strategies to strengthen vaccine delivery, build […]

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Immunisation of Older Adults in the Asia Pacific: Barriers, Facilitators, and Strategies to Improve Access to Vaccines: Technical Report Of Phase II

This technical report presents the findings of Phase II of Immunisation of Older Adults in the Asia Pacific: Barriers, Facilitators and Strategies to Improve Access to Vaccines, a multi-country research study examining factors influencing vaccination uptake among older adults. Focusing on Hong Kong and Japan, the report explores shared challenges associated with rapidly ageing populations […]

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