Tech to the fore for Singapore's seniors

SINGAPORE is reaching a critical juncture for addressing the social impact of its status as the most rapidly ageing population in Asia. According to the United Nations, elderly Singaporeans - those aged 65 and over - will make up almost half of the total population by 2050. In our fast-paced and technology-entrenched country, I couldn't help but wonder about this elderly population, who still remember a world without smartphones, the cloud, and social media, and who might be the most susceptible to falling behind on digital trends.

Technology has come a long way in their lifetime, and many have …