As more Singaporeans age with smaller families, end-of-life planning must evolve

As people increasingly embrace singlehood and stay childfree, more Singaporeans will reach their golden years without a partner or any children who can advocate for them during medical emergencies.

Associate Professor Bussarawan Teerawichitchainan, who is from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at NUS, outlined the challenges of ageing without close kin and highlighted some of the misconceptions of Advanced Care Planning (ACP).

She provided suggestions on how end-of-life planning can be improved to ensure that single and childless seniors will have their healthcare preferences recognised, respected and acted upon.

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