Community Care for Older Adults in Korea and Singapore
Author Information
Author(s): Lim-Soh Jeremy, Chan Angelique, Yoo Aejung, Kim Dahye, Eo Yugyeong, Choi Jae Woo, Graham Wan Chen, Wong Loong Mun
Primary Institution: Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
Hypothesis
How do differing implementations of Community Care affect older adults’ health and quality of life in Korea and Singapore?
Conclusion
The study highlights significant differences in the planning, funding, and implementation of Community Care in Korea and Singapore, influenced by their cultural contexts and welfare systems.
Supporting Evidence
- Both Korea and Singapore are experiencing rapid aging and declining old-age support ratios.
- Korea emphasizes institutional care while Singapore relies on informal care.
- Community Care programs include home-based nursing, day care centers, and assisted living.
Takeaway
This study looks at how two countries, Korea and Singapore, care for older people in their communities and finds that their approaches are very different because of their cultures and systems.
Methodology
Comparative case study of Long-Term Care policy evolution in Korea and Singapore.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in Korea and Singapore.
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