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Wee Shiou Liang

THE WRITER IS AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT THE S R NATHAN SCHOOL OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

People spend money to know their biomarkers, but pay little heed to whether, in their old age, they are needed, connected and seen.
THE BROAD VIEW

The longevity boom is measuring the wrong thing

2026-11-13T23:15:00.000Z
Singapore’s licence conditions for nursing homes are precise about safety. They also require psychosocial assessment and meaningful activities, but name no instrument of measurement.
THE BROAD VIEW

A protected life is not yet a full one

2026-10-23T23:00:00.000Z
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