SINGAPORE: I’m 78 and I’ve seen how retirement has hollowed out the lives of some men my age. I still work and intend to continue working until my health prevents me from doing so. Not everyone has that option though. For those who leave the workforce, the challenge of finding purpose and connection can be daunting. That’s why when Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke about building Age Well Neighbourhoods during the National Day Rally, I found myself listening closely.