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Feasibility of Retirement Villages for the Elderly in Singapore

This project explores the feasibility of establishing retirement villages for the elderly in Singapore. Through surveys and interviews, it addresses the needs and challenges faced by the elderly population, emphasizing the importance of integrated housing solutions. The research concludes with recommendations for further study and governmental support.

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Feasibility of Retirement Villages for the Elderly in Singapore

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  1. Retirement Village for the Elderly 1J GROUP 2Teacher Mentor: Mr. Jai Singh Done By: James Lao (Group Leader)Joshua CNavneeth KLee VintVeG. Sureendhar

  2. Contents Page Introduction: →Background reading → Choice of topic Methodology: → Survey → Interview Conclusion → Recommendations → Limitations Acknowledgements

  3. Introduction - Background Info Sources:Mainly newspaper and online articles. Background: Singapore has a great number of elderly → Old Folk's Homes are getting choked up Other facilities are not integrated. Successful in other countries.

  4. Choice of Topic No retirement villages in Singapore → Success of retirement village in other countries Housing for growing elderly population is a key concern More than just a roof over their heads → Enjoyable place to stay Retirement Village in Singapore - is it possible?

  5. Methodology - Survey Objectives of Survey: → IdentifyNeeds and Wants → Find Problems faced in daily life Type of Questions Asked: → Their opinions → Obstacles faced in daily life → Looking at specific features which they require → Finding out their preference - Old Folk's Homes/Assisted Living

  6. Methodology - Survey Demographics 20 Respondents: →Mostly males aged 65-70 →Majority in HDB flats Demographics show limitation

  7. Results of Survey Support from elderly: → Survey shows little or no objection → Shows willingness to support Retirement village

  8. Results of Survey Obstacles in Daily life: →Biggest problem is medical needs, followed by loneliness →Retirement village can solve these

  9. Methodology - Interview Reasons for Interview: Other information needed Gaps of information in survey Scope of Interview: Practical aspects of retirement village Deeper insight into needs and wants

  10. Methodology - Interview Interviewee: Mr. Victor Lao Background of Interviewee: The Interviewee had experience in taking care of the elderly, including caring for his grandparents for many years before moving to Singapore. Choice of Interviewee →Interviewee can fulfil the scope of interview

  11. Summary of Interview Key Points: 1. Project is feasible 2. Physical, mental and emotional health is important.3. Care from family should come before Retirement Village.

  12. Conclusion 3 Criteria: 1. Need for a retirement village 2. Support for a retirement village 3. Requirements of a retirement village

  13. Conclusion Need for Retirement Village: Yes, many obstacles faced by elderly Support of Elderly Yes, shown from survey Requirements of a Retirement Village Yes, with support from government

  14. Recommendations More research – wider scope → How village will look like → Programmes and activities Government support for retirement village → Funding

  15. Limitations → Survey Sample → Difficulty finding Interviewee → Time Constraints

  16. Acknowledgements → Mr. Victor Lao, our interviewee → Mr. Jai Singh and Dr. Raphael, our teacher mentors, for giving us invaluable guidance and support and constructive feedback without which this project would not have been possible. → Our survey respondents → All others who contributed to this project in one way or another

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