Commenting on those neglected during the pandemic, SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan opined that the society has placed more attention on the homeless, followed by families affected by domestic violence. Comparatively, the society believes that for the elderly who are living on their own, they will be fine as long as they stay within their homes as they have a shelter over their heads. However, this impression has led to a neglect of their needs.