News - South China Morning Post
· collected 2026-09-05 · by Kolette Lim,Aidan Jones,Joseph Sipalan
In Southeast Asia, specifically in countries like Singapore and Thailand, private operators are profiting from an aging population by offering luxury retirement services that cater to seniors who can no longer live independently but don't need constant medical care. Fung, a 92-year-old resident of St Bernadette Lifestyle Village in Singapore, celebrated her birthday there with carers assisting residents with daily tasks and activities. The facilities provide a middle ground between independent living and nursing homes, serving around eight fellow residents. This demographic is driving the demand for such services, which offer a level of care that falls somewhere between home-based support and full-time medical attention.
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From Singapore to Thailand, private operators and luxury resorts are cashing in, as more retirees seek care on their own terms
She turned down her children’s invitations to move to England, put off by London’s grey winters, and instead checked herself into an assisted living facility.
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On a recent Monday afternoon in St Bernadette Lifestyle Village at Trevose Crescent, tucked away in the leafy residential estate of Bukit Timah, Fung celebrated her 92nd birthday.
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Carers wheeled and walked eight fellow residents to the dining table before breaking into song.
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Goaded into a speech, Fung kept it brief: “I’m very happy to be here
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These facilities offer a much-needed middle ground for older people who can no longer live independently but do not require the round-the-clock medical care of a nursing home.
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Staff help residents with daily tasks such as dispensing medication and writing letters, while some facilities include memory care units for those experiencing cognitive decline.
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