Singapore’s boomers haven’t gone mad, they just need time to process coronavirus measures

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Apr 15

Apr 15 Singapore’s boomers haven’t gone mad, they just need time to process coronavirus measures

Edwin Lau

Merit Award (Story), Apr

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The island nation’s impatience with its elderly stems from a misunderstanding of their need for independence as well as community. While many of them are being scolded, threatened or shamed online, a more effective and empathetic solution would be to offer them help.

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Written by
Serene Goh

Wednesday,
15 April 2020

Merit Award, Story