Aiming for 150 minutes of physical activity per week can provide substantial health benefits for adults and older adults, according to the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) National Physical Activity (PA) Guidelines. The guidelines have been developed with in collaboration with the National Physical Activity Consensus Group, which comprises both local and international experts in the fields of health promotion and physical activity.

Singapore is one of the fastest-ageing societies in Asia. About 9% of the population are at least 65 years old. By 2030, one in five Singaporeans will be aged 65 or older. While there are plans to help the elderly lead comfortable and meaningful lives, one key area that needs to be looked into is the range and coverage of health-care services required to meet the demands of an ageing population and the changing disease profile.