Authorities believe more cases remain unidentified. For example, when Bobby Tan’s uncle, 77, died in her house, it was time afterwards when her mates, alerted by an uncommon taste, called the police. By therefore, her figure had begun decomposing on her seat.
Just two of the many elderly people who live or have lived alone are Heng and Tan’s uncle.
The community of people aged 65 and above has nearly doubled, from 378, 640 in 2012 to 678, 130 in 2022. Of these, the proportion of those living alone has risen from 17.6 per share to 23.1 per share during that time.
Who are the people who pass ahead only and unobserved? What happens after these tragic incidents?
Dead Single in Singapore, a new sequence from CNA’s new series, examines the subtle realities of dying alone from the perspectives of those who are at danger and those who witness these heartfelt events. There are three justifications for watching it.
Watch Part 1: Living alone and dying alone in Singapore ( 45 :41 )