Article from the Sunday Times, July 14, 2013.
There were 467 suicides in Singapore in 2012. Not a small number. Out of these, the elderly above 60 years old accounted for 122 cases. The 50 to 59 years old accounted for 95 cases.
The older the wiser. Seems that the wisest group in our population also has the highest propensity to suicide. For the elderly, there could only be 2 painful reasons - firstly the lack of money, and secondly, poor health.
This elderly group probably had lived through the second world war. They were hardy people. Yet, they were driven to give up their life in dispair!
As a society, those who can should lend a helping hand to this vulnerable people. Do something within our means.
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