Done By: James Lao (Group Leader) Joshua C Navneeth K Lee Vint Ve G. Sureendhar
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Done By: James Lao (Group Leader)Joshua C
Navneeth KLee Vint Ve
G. Sureendhar
Retirement Village for the
Elderly1J GROUP 2Teacher Mentor: Mr. Jai Singh
Contents PageIntroduction:→Background reading → Choice of topicMethodology:→ Survey → InterviewConclusion→ Recommendations→ LimitationsAcknowledgements
Introduction - Background Info
Sources:Mainly newspaper and online articles.
Background: Singapore has a great number of elderly
→ Old Folk's Homes are getting choked up
Other facilities are not integrated. Successful in other countries.
Choice of Topic No retirement villages in Singapore
→ Success of retirement village in other countries
Housing for growing elderly population is a key
concern More than just a roof over their heads
→ Enjoyable place to stay
Retirement Village in Singapore - is it possible?
Methodology - SurveyObjectives of Survey: → Identify Needs and Wants → Find Problems faced in daily life
Type of Questions Asked: → Their opinions → Obstacles faced in daily life → Looking at specific features which they require → Finding out their preference - Old Folk's Homes/Assisted Living
Methodology - SurveyDemographics20 Respondents:→Mostly males aged 65-70→Majority in HDB flats
Demographics show limitation
Results of SurveySupport from elderly:→ Survey shows little or no objection→ Shows willingness to support Retirement village
Results of SurveyObstacles in Daily life:→Biggest problem is medical needs, followed by
loneliness→Retirement village can solve these
Methodology - InterviewReasons for Interview: Other information needed Gaps of information in survey
Scope of Interview: Practical aspects of retirement village Deeper insight into needs and wants
Methodology - InterviewInterviewee: Mr. Victor Lao
Background of Interviewee: The Interviewee had experience in taking care of
the elderly, including caring for his grandparents for many years before moving to Singapore.
Choice of Interviewee→Interviewee can fulfil the scope of interview
Summary of InterviewKey Points: 1. Project is feasible
2. Physical, mental and emotional health is important.
3. Care from family should come before Retirement Village.
Conclusion3 Criteria: 1. Need for a retirement village 2. Support for a retirement village
3. Requirements of a retirement village
ConclusionNeed for Retirement Village: Yes, many obstacles faced by elderly
Support of Elderly Yes, shown from survey
Requirements of a Retirement Village Yes, with support from government
Recommendations
More research – wider scope→ How village will look like→ Programmes and activities
Government support for retirement village→ Funding
Limitations→ Survey Sample
→ Difficulty finding Interviewee
→ Time Constraints
Acknowledgements→ Mr. Victor Lao, our interviewee → Mr. Jai Singh and Dr. Raphael, our teacher
mentors, for giving us invaluable guidance and support and constructive feedback without which this project would not have been possible.
→ Our survey respondents→ All others who contributed to this project in one way or another