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WP MP Kenneth Tiong on SG’s first private assisted living dev’t: What impressed me most was the dignity of it
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points Care for senior citizens is a relevant topic, with a significant portion of the population being 65 years old and above, earning a "super aged" status based on a United Nations definition. A recent social media post by Workers' Party Member of Parliament Kenneth Tiong discussed Perennial Living, a private assisted living development.
A recent social media post by Workers' Party Member of Parliament Kenneth Tiong discussed Perennial Living, a private assisted living development. This development provides elderly residents with East-meets-West care and is notable for allowing residents to maintain their own routines and front doors.
The development features a memory-care garden with a bus stop, as people with dementia often express a desire to go home. Further details about Perennial Living and its care approach are available from the source.
Care for senior citizens is a relevant topic, with a significant portion of the population being 65 years old and above, earning a "super aged" status based on a United Nations definition.
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Category: News Published: October 5, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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