New caregiving model allows seniors to reside in assisted living spaces

Seniors in Singapore now have an additional option to age well in their communities - by sharing apartments with other elderly residents, while being supported by a team of live-in caregivers. The Health Ministry has given the green light to this new care model, for seniors who prefer community living over institutional care. Nadine Yeam with more. CNA also spoke with Dr Kelvin Tan - Senior Lecturer in Gerontology at the Singapore University of Social Science, for his take on such a living arrangement.