Ageing and the Built Environment in Singapore

This book contains a collection of studies that have beenconducted among older residents in Singapore. Different methods, from surveys tocrowd sourcing, have been used to investigate the older adults' lived experiences and social participationin the residential environment. The findings reveal that older residents interact with the builtenvironment 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 theseexperiences and perceived needs is important to help older individuals age within their community.