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Ageing well begins in the neighbourhood, but doesn’t end there
Home is not just where seniors reside, but extends to wider communities involving social networks and activities.
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Older persons’ aspirations to age well extend beyond just being independent to meet one’s basic needs like shelter and income, say the writers.
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Malcolm Ravindran and Atiqah Lee
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“We want a home where we can be ourselves.” That’s an aspiration that 73-year-old Madam Yong holds dear when it comes to how she wants to spend her later years.
The retired teacher was one of the participants in a 2023 study conducted by Duke-NUS’ Centre for Ageing Research and Education (Care) on the needs of middle- and upper-income older persons.
