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