Specialists say the imbalance reflects a complex mix of social, psychological and health-related factors that often emerge as men grow older. Retirement can also affect how older men view themselves within their families. Ms Loh Yan Zhu, head of programme for counselling and coaching at the Tsao Foundation, said older men can redefine their roles within the family by shifting from being financial providers to emotional ones. Charlene Heng, deputy director of SOS, told CNA that many older men build most of their relationships through work. Experts also noted that warning signs in older men can be more difficult to detect because many prefer solitude and are less likely to discuss emotional struggles.