KUCHING, Feb 1 — The senior citizen population in Malaysia is expected to reach 5.6 million, by year 2030.
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahya attributed the ageing population’s higher life expectancy to advancement in healthcare in comparison with facilities that were available 50 years ago.
“Malaysians are living longer. So it won’t be surprising if the demand for nursing homes increases,” he told a special press conference here after visiting the “Eden On The Park Nursing Care Residence,” here today.
To this end, he said the government must be prepared to build more of such residences.
“The concept introduced at the Eden On The Park residence is a good example of an inclusive healthcare residence which offers comprehensive medical and daily care.
“It not only offers intensive care services but also a safe, calm and peaceful environment for the elderly to fill their time with healthy activities,” he noted.
Eden-on-the-Park is a premium nursing home which offers long-term and short-term residence as well as rehabilitation for the elderly.
The residence which has 71 rooms is equipped with a 24-hour nursing system, staffed by trained caregivers and nurses, offers quality nutritional care, home care, laundry service and social activities. — Bernama
