29/08/2025
Dr. Ruan Hangqing, a research fellow at the Centre for Ageing Research & Education (CARE) at Duke-NUS Medical School, pointed out that the successful implementation of Age Well Neighbourhoods depends on many factors.
"When we want to age in place, we need strong support to rebuild our communities, empower them, and provide them with more affordable services. Cost is, of course, a factor many people consider, but if an institution were to run the program, it could be even more expensive. One way to further reduce costs is to encourage seniors to participate more in a culture of mutual assistance. This will motivate them to serve one another, which is a form of volunteerism while also reducing overall operating costs."
Translated from the original article published in Chinese by 8world. Read the full article at: https://www.8world.com/singapore/ndr-2025-senior-2879421
