Ageing and the Built Environment in Singapore

Description

This book contains a collection of studies that have been conducted among older residents in Singapore. Different methods, from surveys to crowd sourcing, have been used to investigate the older adults’ lived experiences and social participation in the residential environment. The findings reveal that older residents interact with the built environment in ways that reflect their changing capabilities and lifestyles. Since the built environment – where we live and go – can have an important impact on our daily lives, especially among older people, understanding these experiences and perceived needs is important to help older individuals age within their community. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxi Surveying Older Adults’ Perceptions and Aspirations (Belinda Yuen, Chathura Withanage, Parvathi Nair)....Pages 1-44 Focusing on Older Residents Views (Belinda Yuen, Sue Wei Cheong)....Pages 45-69 Sharing Key Informant Views (Belinda Yuen, Sue Wei Cheong)....Pages 71-102 Housing Audit (Belinda Yuen, Parvathi Nair)....Pages 103-125 Walking with Older Adults (Belinda Yuen, Penny Kong)....Pages 127-148 Seeing Through the Eyes of Older Adults (Belinda Yuen, Emily Soh)....Pages 149-174 Investigating Space, Activities and Social Dynamics (Belinda Yuen, Parvathi Nair)....Pages 175-219 Real-Time Data Analysis Using a Smartphone Mobile Application (Sumudu Hasala Marakkalage, Billy Pik Lik Lau, Sanjana Kadaba Viswanath, Chau Yuen, Belinda Yuen)....Pages 221-240 Exploring Perceived Neighbourhood Social Capital (Anna Lane)....Pages 241-258 Designing with Older Residents (Belinda Yuen, Sue Wei Cheong)....Pages 259-281 Back Matter ....Pages 283-285