Ageing and the Built Environment in Singapore

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 th...

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Other Authors: Yuen, Belinda (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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505 0 |a 1. Forward -- 2. Preface -- 3. Introduction: Framing the Issue by Belinda Yuen and Špela Močnik -- 4. Surveying Older Adults’ Perceptions and Aspirations, by Belinda Yuen, Chathura Withanage and Parvathi Nair -- 5. Focusing on Older Residents Views, by Belinda Yuen and Parvathi Nair -- 6. Sharing Key Informant Views, by Belinda Yuen and Cheong Sue Wei -- 7. Housing Audit by Belinda Yuen and Parvathi Nair -- 8. Walking with Older Adults by Belinda Yuen and Penny Kong -- 9. Seeing Through the Eyes of Older Adults, by Belinda Yuen and Emily Soh -- 10. Investigating Space, Activities and Social Dynamics by Belinda Yuen and Parvathi Nair -- 11. Real-Time Data Analysis Using Smart Phone Mobile Application by Marakkalage Sumudu Hasala, Billy Pik Lik Lau, Sanjana Kadaba Viswanath, Yuen Chau, Belinda Yuen -- 12. Assessing Older Adults' Social Connectedness in Bukit Panjang Town by Anna Lane -- 13. Designingwith Older Residents by Belinda Yuen and Cheong Sue Wei. 
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520 |a 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