The 25th annual Senior Citizens' Week, with the theme of "stay active and involved", was launched in Singapore on Sunday.

Speaking in a hospital to celebrate the beginning of the event,Dr. Balaji Sadasivan, senior minister of state for information, communications and the arts and health, encouraged all Singaporeans to plan for their golden years so that they can continue to live healthy lives, be financially stable and have fulfilling lives as grandparents and active senior citizens in the community.

He announced that the Ministry of Health has launched a website to pass useful information to older adults and their families to help them plan for their care in their old age.

"This website has health information on the effects of aging, the actions that one can do to cope with aging, and the long-term health services that are available to the older adults," said Balaji, adding that it is part of the e-citizen government website.

According to local press reports on Sunday, more than 50 different activities will be taking place all over the island state during the coming week.

Source: Xinhua