| 1. | In every home visited there is a long waiting list of applicants which shows that more and more aged are opting for the Aged Homes. |
| 2. | The voluntary organisations which have been set up to meet the needs of the aged sick have practically no vacancies. These organisations are also limited by lack of resources and manpower and are therefore unable to expand their services. In the light of this dilemma, perhaps more government grants and other support could help them to expand. But so far the Social Welfare Department has not made any response to this call for aid. What the Singapore government lacks is iniative in welfare work. At present most of the welfare work is done by voluntary organisations. |
| 3. | The aged are part of the society. They must not be dumped into these isolated homes but should be integrated in the community. The government, the voluntary organisations, and the public should work jointly to tackle these 'old-age' problems. |
| 4. | Viewing the inadequate health services in the homes, it is suggested that the setting up of a special institution with adequate medical facilities and staff to attend to the disabled and chronically sick old folks is highly necessary. |
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