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There\u2019s no shortage of love for our seniors here in Singapore. After all, they\u2019re responsible for paving the way that led to Singapore as we know today.<\/p>\n

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Out of love and gratitude, we do our best to take care of the elderly in many ways, such as bringing them to daycare centres or hiring caretakers. Fortunately, many agencies in Singapore offer legitimate elderly care services for those in need. The only question is: Which business you should trust.<\/p>\n

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From a business standpoint, the goal is to manage an effective marketing campaign aimed at elders and family-oriented audiences. How can you reach out to them anyway?<\/p>\n

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How To Market Elderly Care Services?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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First on the agenda is to research your target market. Sure, we already know the target audience consists of seniors, but you can take it a step further by identifying their needs, wants, and characteristics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Difficulties With Using Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not surprising that many of our grandparents have trouble using the latest gadgets, such as mobile phones, tablets, and smart televisions. However, that doesn’t mean they don\u2019t know how to use them at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gone are the days where our grandparents would hold a phone in their hands while asking us for help. Well, maybe they still do but most of them are just as skilled as the younger generation when it comes to using social media! In fact, around <\/span>80% of senior citizens in Singapore<\/span><\/a> have smartphones and know how to use them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Another note to keep in mind is the reason why our elderly loved ones use technology. Most of the time, they engage with social media just to connect with their friends and family members. Consider this fact when you\u2019re organising your marketing campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Health-Related Barriers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another obvious aspect to consider is the health-related barriers most seniors possess. While not all senior citizens are incapable of engaging in a lot of strenuous activities, most of them are vulnerable to illnesses and physical harm.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unfortunately, as of 2019, many senior Singaporeans over 60 years old find it difficult to go through their everyday activities due to chronic illnesses. These health conditions include high blood pressure, joint pain, arthritis, and diabetes among many others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Cultural Differences<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What\u2019s cool may not be the same for elderly Singaporeans, no thanks to cultural differences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When marketing to senior citizens, keep in mind that the culture they grew up in vastly different compared to society today. While that doesn\u2019t mean they won\u2019t relate to modern culture, you\u2019ll have a better chance of engaging with senior citizens if you understand their cultural upbringings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Travel back in time to periods as early as the 1940s or 1950s to get a glimpse of what it’s like to live during the old days in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For instance, during the 1950s, there were privately-owned zoos with entrance fees as cheap as 50 cents! Heck, you could even visit the circus that will charge you $1.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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With these pieces of history in mind, perhaps you could bring your target audience (seniors) down to memory lane? Nostalgia is a game-changer when it comes to marketing, so take advantage and attract the elderly audience by publishing content that they’ll find relatable and sentimental.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next Step: Applying Gathered Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s review what we\u2019ve learned about seniors, not just in Singapore, but worldwide. In summary, senior citizens nowadays are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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