Singapore
Prepare for public housing supply avalanche as ageing HDB flat owners die
Singapore reaches a population milestone in 2018: The total number of senior citizens at 65 years and older equals the number of young people at 15 years and younger. So far, the discussion on an ageing population has largely been focused on the costs of healthcare and social support. It is time to consider the impact on another area - public housing.
2018
Themes:
Co-housing for Successful Ageing-in-Place
In Singapore, the intergenerational co-housing concept has yet to be implemented.
2018
Themes:
Ageing in Place Today in Europe & Asia
looking at the challenges of a rapidly ageing population in Europe and Asia.
2015
Smart designs for an ageing population
Singapore’s life expectancy is one of the highest in the world. Its older population (age 60+) is projected to grow from 814,000 (15 per cent of population) in 2012 to 2,308,000 (38 per cent) by 2050 – faster than Japan. At this rate of growth, Singapore is anticipated to become the world’s 4th ‘oldest’ country in the next three to four decades.
2015
Innovative Senior Housing: Inspiration From Singapore and India
The aging population in Sweden is in need of more developed senior housing solutions. Alternatives to municipal nursing homes exist, but the existing alternatives are insufficient.
This paper looks at housing and homecare for the aged in a number of countries, with particular emphasis on Singapore and India.
12015
Themes:
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."