As Singapore’s population ages, more seniors may find themselves with fewer people around them for regular companionship and support.

While family and peers remain important, younger people can also play a role in helping seniors stay connected and feel less alone.

So what role can younger people play in supporting seniors and what can these relationships mean for the older generation?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Narasimman Tivasiha Mani, CEO of Empower Ageing and Hayden Ong, a youth volunteer, about why younger people need to play a bigger role in supporting seniors and how these connections can help build a stronger sense of community.