In this episode, your hosts are joined by a young guest to talk about aging in Singapore. Donald is 20 years old and currently pursuing his diploma in social sciences in gerontology at Temasek Polytechnic, the study of the management and intricacies of aging. Donald is passionate about contributing to the elderly cause, and he brings a refreshing and youthful take on following our passion.

Show notes

(01:33) How the guest came to be on the show. (03:00) Diversity and inclusion and bridging the different generations. (04:00) Introduction of the guest. (15:50) Challenges that the elderly face today. (24:10) What the youths of today are passionate about. (31:25) How can schools and parents better support youths of today. (46:40) Donald’s message of the day.

Donald’s message: You are going to get there. Don’t give up now.

Extras

Donald Lee as featured in The Straits Times, and the TikTok video that Donald mentioned.

Hosts: Jeremy Lee (@jemcocktails) and Madeline Liew (@maddyliew)

Guest: Donald Lee (@.dlmzx._)

Producer: Paul Ng (@wanderwavestudio)