REACH 575 - What are your thoughts on the Cities of Tomorrow programme? How else can Singapore meet the future housing needs of seniors?
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05 Jun 2024 (10am - 7pm)
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5/6/24, 10:00 am - +REACH: *📢 Topic 📢*
A project that aims to shape how homes for senior citizens will look in the future has been awarded to the National University of Singapore (NUS). Findings from this three-year study, led by NUS researchers, will guide the planning and design of future senior housing types.
On June 4 at the World Cities Summit, Senior Minister of State Sim Ann said the study will take into account the diverse needs, evolving preferences and changing aspirations of future seniors who may be living alone or with their families.
*💬 What are your thoughts on the Cities of Tomorrow programme? How else can Singapore meet the future housing needs of seniors?*
_*📌 New housing types for seniors have been introduced recently*_
SMS Sim Ann noted that the authorities have introduced several new housing types for seniors in recent years. These include community care apartments, which pair senior-friendly housing design with on-site care services, and the Kampung Admiralty project in Woodlands, the first Housing Board project to co-locate childcare and senior centres in one integrated development. These developments are part of the study.
The Ministry of National Development said the project, which comes under the Cities of Tomorrow programme, will develop a framework to provide a baseline measurement and comparison of seniors’ quality of living across the different housing types.
It will also analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each housing type, and establish “minimum” standards.
_*📌 About the Cities of Tomorrow programme*_
The Cities of Tomorrow programme aims to address challenges that impact Singapore’s ability to have a liveable, inclusive and green living environment.
Mr Lee Wai Kin, URA’s group director of the Strategic Planning Group, said that building trust is a challenge that cities must overcome for long-term and large-scale rejuvenation.
Mr Choo Chin Hua, HDB’s group director of design development, said the oldest HDB blocks are around 50 to 60 years old, and most of them have gone through an upgrading initiative.
Noting that all HDB flats will be upgraded twice over their lifespan, he added: “One major challenge is to come up with a better way of upgrading them, and how to do this on an extensive scale in the years to come.”
URA’s Mr Lee said it is important to preserve heritage and nature, so the authority will redevelop brownfield sites and “try to delay or slow down the need to open up greenfield sites”.
“We can’t promise that we will leave a piece of land untouched in Singapore, but as far as possible, we try to make sure that we recycle our existing brownfield sites first and make good use of (them),” he said.
👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/29m-study-on-housing-types-for-future-seniors-undertaken-by-nus
👉 https://www.mnd.gov.sg/cities-of-tomorrow
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5/6/24, 11:01 am - +REACH: *Dear Contributors*
We want to *HEAR* from you!
*💬 What are your thoughts on the Cities of Tomorrow programme? How else can Singapore meet the future housing needs of seniors?*
We have had good feedback from this group, and we hope that we can keep the discussion robust and active!
Megan 😊
5/6/24, 11:06 am - +Darius Lee: We have an ageing population. But the needs of seniors are quite diverse, depending on their level of dependency (e.g. health, disability, other conditions, etc.) and availability of support from their families or other close relationships (e.g. community groups, religious groups, etc.).
There needs to be a multi-pronged effort, including:
- Helping families live nearer to their elderly parents (e.g. 3Gen flats, proximity grants, etc.)
- Helping those seniors who are alone to live in areas where they can regularly access and participate in communal activities
- Helping those seniors who have various health, disability, other conditions, etc. to live near places where healthcare and other support is easily accessible
Ideally, all neighbourhoods should have all of the above, and more.
5/6/24, 11:47 am - +Yilin: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSYhxhv1H/
5/6/24, 11:57 am - +Kenneth Lee WM: I think most of our current seniors are asset rich but cash poor. In terms of housing, they are fine where they are. However, I'm not sure about them financially. Daily expenses, medical costs and domestic help etc are going to increase substantially. There's a limit of how much subsidy gov can provide without incurring the burden to tax payers then.
A majority of these seniors are also not familiar how to monetise their home or value their privacy too much. I suggest allowing these seniors to rent to stay in smaller units, then allow them to rent out their flats to pay for their rentals. Have some kind of a central body to assist them find tenants and to maintain their properties. When the seniors pass on, their flats can then go to their next of kin.
5/6/24, 11:59 am - +Desimond: Hi hi, just a separate topic, anybody got added to the telegram group already?
5/6/24, 12:00 pm - +Rama: Not yet
5/6/24, 12:00 pm - +Frankie Wee: Not yet when start and when WhatsApp close?
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5/6/24, 12:02 pm - +Desimond: Asking cos I open my tele to allow add groups, usually i disable due to spam
5/6/24, 12:06 pm - +Nic Freehold: Exactly! Not enough liquid cash to downgrade to buy 2-3 room flats.
Need HDB to help w bridging.
5/6/24, 12:09 pm - +Yilin: I met a senior this morning and she didnt know about the abcd sugar level on the product boxes. I suspect many seniors really dont know what to do when it comes to housing or dont know what they dont know n rely on children or others to educate them. We need to get the register of those living by themselves or no children n do house visit
5/6/24, 12:11 pm - +Nic Freehold: 30% of elderly don’t have children or not in contact regularly
5/6/24, 12:11 pm - +Nic Freehold: And information is overwhelming
5/6/24, 12:12 pm - +Nic Freehold: Even some in civil service don’t get the nitty gritty of how some used to received pensions etc
5/6/24, 12:12 pm - +Nic Freehold: Imagine the public then imagine elderly w bad eyes and distraction by 4D
5/6/24, 12:13 pm - +Rama: Grassroots level outreach in local dialect, malay, tamil needed.
5/6/24, 12:13 pm - +Nic Freehold: And the arbitrary year of choosing Merdeka pioneer generation
5/6/24, 12:14 pm - +Nic Freehold: Elder shield should be coordinated w other medical and housing programs
5/6/24, 12:30 pm - +~l or Smiley face: "As our age increases with each passing year, we must redefine our approach to ageing and confront its challenges with courage and dynamic mindsets, striving to rejuvenate ourselves every decade and transform into capable and vibrant individuals once again...It's not the ending but many novel beginning!"
-- anonymity
5/6/24, 12:32 pm - +Jimmy Chew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z71aHZ4scMs
5/6/24, 12:47 pm - +Nic Freehold: Govt know we have the money
5/6/24, 1:03 pm - +~N: Rather than creating places for seniors, or making extensive modifications, I'm more inclined towards making living spaces and services to allow for aging needs.
It is not uncommon that an older person may prefer familiarity and stability. Having a familiar home environment, familiar landmarks can be helpful in facilitating some level of autonomy and competence in daily living.
Hence rather than shifting house in aged years, might it be possible to consider age allowancs in urban planning and building of new spaces, for the next generation of elders?
5/6/24, 1:14 pm - +Nic Freehold: Yes should allow flats be to be redesigned as dual key so that can live in same unit and rent out half yet not be afraid of being robbed
5/6/24, 1:15 pm - +Yilin: This message was deleted
5/6/24, 1:18 pm - +Thank You Woman: Not forgetting the rough sleepers
5/6/24, 1:22 pm - +Rama: This is a difficult group to manage!
5/6/24, 1:23 pm - +Nic Freehold: Actually who wants to sleep in the streets if they had a home
5/6/24, 1:23 pm - +Nic Freehold: Japan also had homeless
5/6/24, 1:23 pm - +Rama: Having a home with difficult family members!
5/6/24, 1:24 pm - +Nic Freehold: Either prices too high or this or lost job and have previous prison background
5/6/24, 1:24 pm - +Rama: Possibly
5/6/24, 1:28 pm - +Yilin: https://www.msf.gov.sg/docs/default-source/programmes-document/annexa-supporting-rough-sleepers-and-homeless-individuals.pdf / https://homeless.sg/contact-us/#:~:text=Do%20You%20Need%20Help%3F,(for%20crime%20emergencies)%20immediately /etc. hopefully strangers will point these homeless people to safety
5/6/24, 1:31 pm - +Eunice Lim: Every rough sleepers is different..... I've been volunteering in outreach, those who want to go shelters are already in shelters, some are waiting for flats (and yes, most of them can afford)
Some are quite happy to sleep in the rough, and for those, we just pop by their sleeping corner for chat.
5/6/24, 1:33 pm - +Jimmy Chew: Yeah. There are some also seeking to go to jail
5/6/24, 1:34 pm - +Jimmy Chew: Jail is warm in winter
5/6/24, 1:53 pm - +Rama: Saw a documentary. Prison food 👌👍
5/6/24, 2:01 pm - +REACH: *📢 Topic 📢*
5/6/24, 2:21 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:
1. With our aging population, there will be more and more seniors down the road. Hence to take care of senior needs as we age will be necessary.
2. There are roughly 2 scenarios that our population will experience:-
a. Elderly couples growing old in the same flat or private housing - but able to support and take care of one another.
Or with a child or children living with the elderlies and take care of the needs.
b. Elderly living alone in a flat or private housing - with no other dependants staying together providing caregiving needs.
3. For a. I don't see a need to cater for a specially designed housing community for elderly - as they will prefer to stay in their current houses with familiar environment, neighborhood and commuity with caregiving assistance around them. Also HIP programme in flats do provide elderly friendly facilities that are helpful to the elderlies to move around the flats.
4. For b. the new elderly housing environment with nursing cares will be needed - as elderlies living alone in their current housing will lack caregiving assistance.
I think NUS researchers guiding the planning and desin of future senior housing types to cater for this group of elderlies should be helpful.
5. But I feel that such future elderly housing should cater for all the various strata of the elderly population - whether high income, middle income and lower income.
It must not be exclusive whereby only the high and middle income can afford but leave out the lower income. I am not sure fiscally, how to finance and subsidise the lower income group - but I feel, the lower income can either rent out their current flats to earn income or sell their current house to finace their living in this elderly friendly house.
This elderly housing friendly programme must be fiscally sustainable - and not induce undue strain to government budget which is finance by taxpayer's money. I am sure something can be work out.
5/6/24, 2:26 pm - +Yilin: Besides the li-ovely-ing surroundings, the group/solo activities are most important for seniors mind and body. https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSYhXCrYH/
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https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSYh4NXCT/
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https://youtu.be/XM36UIzaMjA?feature=shared <This message was edited>
5/6/24, 3:21 pm - +REACH: *Dear Contributors*
We want to *HEAR MORE* from you!
*💬 What are your thoughts on the Cities of Tomorrow programme? How else can Singapore meet the future housing needs of seniors?*
We have had good feedback from this group, and we hope that we can keep the discussion robust and active!
Megan 😊
5/6/24, 3:30 pm - +Eunice Lim: Thinking about my own retirement plan, old HDB is ok for us, the extra rooms can be rented out to keep up with inflation....we'll have some income from CPF life, and expecting Gov to continue to subsidize healthcare. not expecting any allowance from children....but if they do give, that's bonus.
We have planned/budgetted to hire a domestic worker to take care of us, and have also done our Advance Care Plan and AMD, so children know what to do when we're seriously unwell.
not sure how many born in 60s and 70s do not have their own housing now.....so i don't understand why need to have housing types for seniors.....
5/6/24, 3:37 pm - +Rama: 2a for me.
5/6/24, 3:38 pm - +Frankie Wee: Living is harder and CPF life not enough money and they going see met the people session helping solve problem.
5/6/24, 3:40 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:
I am in 2a.
5/6/24, 3:43 pm - +Nic Freehold: Inflation is crazy. Eggs up 50% and I have 45yo above going Coffeeshops to ask for eating money
5/6/24, 3:44 pm - +Eunice Lim: that's where rental income comes in.....it helps us keep up with inflation. and there's still some lease for us to do the lease buy-back.
we're betting on having a good government to keep things moving in the trajectory that's favourable for the young seniors.
5/6/24, 3:44 pm - +Nic Freehold: We need to check for price gouging
5/6/24, 3:45 pm - +Frankie Wee: How many HDB flat in Singapore going lease expiry soon near 20 or 30 years they still alive 90 on the other side CPF accured interest untouchable
5/6/24, 3:46 pm - +Rama: Competition watchdog any update on possible price fix or un justified increase!?
5/6/24, 3:47 pm - +Frankie Wee: Next new era accured interest in future we dint know yet what is mean for us 🤷♂️
5/6/24, 3:50 pm - +~l or Smiley face: Senior Support Matrix:
*Financial Situation*
1. *Wealthy*
- Maintaining wealth
- Managing inheritance
- Potential isolation
2. *Financially Struggling*
- Financial insecurity
- Difficulty accessing care
- Stress
3. *Disabled with Financial Means*
- Accessing suitable care
- Maintaining independence
- Potential loneliness
4. *Mentally Incapable with/without Support*
- Managing finances
- Potential exploitation
- Ensuring care
*Health*
1. *Physically Able*
- Maintaining health
- Potential boredom
- Seeking purpose
2. *Disabled*
- Accessing suitable care
- Maintaining independence
- Potential loneliness
3. *Chronically Ill*
- Managing condition
- Maintaining quality of life
- Potential depression
4. *Mentally Ill*
- Accessing suitable care
- Managing symptoms
- Potential stigma
*Mental Capacity*
1. *Mentally Capable*
- Maintaining independence
- Potential loneliness
- Seeking purpose
2. *Mentally Incapable*
- Managing daily tasks
- Potential exploitation
- Ensuring care
*Marital Status*
1. *Married/Partnered*
- Maintaining relationship
- Potential caregiving burden
- Social isolation
2. *Single/Unmarried*
- Potential loneliness
- Lack of support
- Managing daily tasks
3. *Widowed*
- Grieving
- Adjusting to solo life
- Potential financial insecurity
*Employment Status*
1. *Retired*
- Maintaining purpose
- Potential boredom
- Adjusting to new routine
2. *Still Working*
- Balancing work and care responsibilities
- Potential stress
- Maintaining energy
*Living Situation*
1. *Independent*
- Maintaining independence
- Potential loneliness
- Managing daily tasks
2. *Assisted Living*
- Accessing suitable care
- Maintaining autonomy
- Potential cost concerns
3. *Nursing Home*
- Receiving comprehensive care
- Potential loss of autonomy
- Social isolation
4. *Home Care*
- Receiving personalized care
- Maintaining comfort and familiarity
- Potential cost concerns
*Social Connections*
1. *Socially Engaged*
- Maintaining social connections
- Potential support network
- Emotional well-being
2. *Socially Isolated*
- Potential loneliness
- Lack of support
- Emotional distress
3. *Community Involved*
- Engaging in community activities
- Potential sense of purpose
- Social connections
4. *Faith-based Community*
- Finding spiritual support
- Potential sense of belonging
- Emotional comfort
5/6/24, 3:50 pm - +Frankie Wee: It’s said that when person pass away then accured interest is waiver and closed all account CPF were make nominatiozed <This message was edited>
5/6/24, 3:50 pm - +Yilin: All seniors are encouraged to upgrade by doing IT courses with skillsfuture. It is a learning barrier to overcome. We must make IT approachable to seniors and relevant to them. We need more posters or positive news on how elderly changed their lives through IT. Stock fundamental and technical analysis for seniors etc. Have them undertake some causes. Write their live stories to be published etc.
5/6/24, 3:51 pm - +Nic Freehold: Actually design for flats wise so many ideas, but credit goes to who?
5/6/24, 3:51 pm - +Yilin: Activities is key.
5/6/24, 3:51 pm - +Nic Freehold: Is kampong admiralty a. Success?
5/6/24, 3:53 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:
"Rats are a growing problem in Singapore. Here are the hotspots and what’s being done.
Toa Payoh, Tampines and Hougang are the areas with the most rat sightings, according to reports CNA Insider and the programme Talking Point received from readers and" viewers across the island.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/rat-map-sightings-growing-problem-singapore-hotspots-town-councils-4351816#:~:text=Rats%20are%20a,from%20readers%20and
5/6/24, 3:53 pm - +Frankie Wee: Go to govt award
5/6/24, 3:54 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:
CNA program now discuss why Singapore suddenly so many rats.
5/6/24, 3:54 pm - +Frankie Wee: NEA pay paste control kill rats
5/6/24, 3:55 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: 😤
5/6/24, 3:55 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:
After plastic bags charge - suddenly rats population exploded.
5/6/24, 3:57 pm - ☸️ Danny 心:
Ironically now discussing many colourful methods how to control rat populations. 😖
5/6/24, 3:57 pm - +Yilin: Most important to poison rats with toxins that are safe to humans.
5/6/24, 4:00 pm - +Frankie Wee: Rats hide make dig hole somewhere and born increase
5/6/24, 4:00 pm - +REACH: *📢 Topic 📢*
5/6/24, 4:00 pm - ☸️ Danny 心: <Media omitted>
5/6/24, 4:02 pm - +Nic Freehold: Allow HDB owners to partition their living room so that they can create an inner living room and let tenants use common toilets near kitchen
5/6/24, 4:03 pm - +Yilin: https://www.hdb.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-publications/press-releases/Bidadari-Estate-wins-World-Gold-at-the-2024-FIABCI-World-Prix-dExcellence-Awards#:~:text=The%20Housing%20%26%20Development%20Board%20(HDB,at%20Gardens%20by%20the%20Bay.
5/6/24, 4:04 pm - +Yilin: https://www.lookboxliving.com.sg/homes/dual-key-hdb-flat
5/6/24, 4:04 pm - +Nic Freehold: As long they commit to 6 pax maximum resident per HDB
https://www.hdb.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-publications/press-releases/Temporarily-Relaxed-Rental-Occupany-Cap
5/6/24, 4:05 pm - +Nic Freehold: YES
5/6/24, 4:05 pm - +Frankie Wee: How about add air cooling? Singapore going increase heating
5/6/24, 4:05 pm - +Nic Freehold: Old flats living room huge! Is a studio unit.
5/6/24, 4:06 pm - +Frankie Wee: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/researchers-build-digital-twin-of-singapore-to-assess-urban-heat-find-ways-to-cool-city
5/6/24, 4:07 pm - +Frankie Wee: New bto layout wall only single master room
5/6/24, 4:08 pm - +Nic Freehold: Future. What about the current 50-80yo w 4-5rm flats or event exec Maison
5/6/24, 4:08 pm - +Frankie Wee: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/hdb-new-open-concept-layout-no-walls-beams-bto-kallang-whampoa-4365806
5/6/24, 4:13 pm - +Frankie Wee: https://www.hdb.gov.sg/residential/living-in-an-hdb-flat/for-our-seniors/ease
5/6/24, 4:13 pm - +Suma pamu: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/rebound-hdb-resale-price-volumes-continues-may-srx-99-co
5/6/24, 4:14 pm - +Nic Freehold: This was requested in the 80s
5/6/24, 4:19 pm - +Nic Freehold: Agree but as mentioned asset rich cash poor.
Past 12 months business bad, some SME or sole proprietor maybe running down their cash
5/6/24, 4:20 pm - +Nic Freehold: 50yo banks don’t lend much. And if don’t cross $150,000 not worth their while
5/6/24, 4:20 pm - +Nic Freehold: If 65-75yo lagi worst, banks hardly want to lend money
5/6/24, 4:21 pm - +Nic Freehold: So frozen and hard to downgrade
5/6/24, 4:22 pm - +Frankie Wee: Like I said accured interest is very high and require income high
5/6/24, 4:22 pm - +Nic Freehold: Exactly stuck
5/6/24, 4:26 pm - +Nic Freehold: I feel for Govt, many elderly stubborn don’t want to move home. But as more empty field are used for BTO, I worry the potential for those elderly to live in their old neighborhood no chance
5/6/24, 4:27 pm - +Frankie Wee: Mental health problem
5/6/24, 4:27 pm - +Nic Freehold: Jurong, Toa Payoh many older estates had empty parcels of land where govt could have built the hybrid elderly + new flats
5/6/24, 4:29 pm - +Frankie Wee: Bigger room size 125 or 150 sqm live lonely when child move out and get married
5/6/24, 4:30 pm - +Frankie Wee: There are things old stuffs left
5/6/24, 4:37 pm - +Nic Freehold: No, humans like familiarity. Habits formed. Friendships and social networks
5/6/24, 4:38 pm - +Nic Freehold: The Sheng Siong staff know me
5/6/24, 4:38 pm - +Nic Freehold: if I 65yo the brain networks already used to it
5/6/24, 4:38 pm - +Nic Freehold: Same like global elderly
5/6/24, 4:38 pm - +Yilin: Alzheimers and dementia must be further researched and cured. Activities for the elderly are vital to health.
5/6/24, 4:38 pm - +Nic Freehold: Few want to leave their village
5/6/24, 4:38 pm - +Nic Freehold: Only youngsters leave for cities
5/6/24, 4:39 pm - +Nic Freehold: There is potential to solve 2 problems. Financial and residential w health care
5/6/24, 4:39 pm - +Andy: We in this group make up of different age groups, so for a start why not we contribute what we want for ourselves to kick start the NUS study.
My spouse 59 and I 56 are fortunate to stay in circuit road. This estate has 2 MRT lines and many buses, 3 hawker centres, many coffee shops, provision shops, a sengsiong, a small NTUC fairprice, 3-4 clinics, PCN where I run often, few bus stops away from geylang east polyclinic/library and near to paya lebar shopping malls. Also have quite a few HPB exercises for my wife to attend on Tue, Wed and Thurs. So basically all our needs and wants are dealt with.
I'm not sure about other estates especially the newer ones that are bigger in size like Seng Kang/Punggol which may not have what matured estates have.
So I think rejuvenating the estate by adding facilities and activities for elderly and families will be ideal rather than having a place for the elderly to live in. As we aged, it is better to stay in a place where we are familiar with and comfortable in. Those in need of extra income on top of their own CPF life money can always do a lease buy back or rent out a room for extra income. Or can downgrade to a Flexi 2 room or 3 room in the same estate.
So for me and my wife is more of medical bills and cost of living not so much about the place.
5/6/24, 4:39 pm - +Nic Freehold: Side bonus is the govt creates more rooms for rentals if my suggestion. Taken
5/6/24, 4:42 pm - +Yilin: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSYhb7N4k/ (make it very cheap for elderly to learn music)
5/6/24, 4:44 pm - +Yilin: Every elderly should be assisted to write their life biography
5/6/24, 4:44 pm - +Rama: Interesting
5/6/24, 4:45 pm - +Eunice Lim: Our retirement planning included moving to our current estate with mrt, buses, food, clinics and even a hospital and integrated care within 2 bus stops away.
5/6/24, 4:50 pm - +~l or Smiley face: Challenges of Getting Old?
1. Health (chronic conditions, physical/cognitive decline)
2. Social Isolation (loneliness, lack of support)
3. Financial Insecurity (limited resources, exploitation)
5/6/24, 4:51 pm - +Yilin: Education ^ 3
5/6/24, 5:09 pm - +~l or Smiley face: Challenges and Concerns?
However, there are challenges and concerns that must be addressed. Data privacy and security are critical issues, as seniors' personal information and health data must be protected. The digital divide may exacerbate existing inequalities, and ethical considerations must be prioritised to ensure AI systems prioritise seniors' well-being. Caregiver support is also crucial, as they must be provided with resources and respite to avoid burnout.
Retro, Perspectives, and Future Prospects?
As we reflect on the past, we realise that our approach to ageing and housing has undergone significant transformations over the decades. In the retro era of the 20th century, ageing was often associated with decline and isolation and eventual death. However, with the dawn of the 21st century, our perspective shifted to recognise the value and potential of older adults. We began to design housing and communities that cater to their needs, promoting ageing in place and intergenerational connections. Now, as we look to the future, we are poised to revolutionise the way we age and live!
5/6/24, 5:58 pm - +REACH: *Dear Contributors*
We want to *HEAR* from you!
*💬 What are your thoughts on the Cities of Tomorrow programme? How else can Singapore meet the future housing needs of seniors?*
We have had good feedback from this group, and we hope that we can keep the discussion robust and active!
Megan 😊
5/6/24, 6:01 pm - +REACH: *📢 Topic 📢*
5/6/24, 6:39 pm - +~l or Smiley face: Using Maths to solve?
Example: Mr Tan, a 75-year-old retiree, lives alone and has:
- _Health (H)_: Chronic arthritis (H=0.6, where 0=perfect health and 1=severe health issues)
- _Social Isolation (S)_: Limited social interaction (S=0.4, where 0=no isolation and 1=complete isolation)
- _Financial Insecurity (F)_: Struggling to pay bills (F=0.7, where 0=no financial issues and 1=severe financial difficulties)
_Goal:_ Improve Mr Tan's overall well-being by addressing his health, social isolation, and financial insecurity.
_Model inputs:_
- α=0.2 (health improves with social interaction)
- β=0.3 (social isolation worsens with financial stress)
- γ=0.1 (health improves with financial security)
- δ=0.4 (social isolation improves with health)
- ε=0.2 (health worsens with social isolation)
- ζ=0.1 (financial insecurity worsens with health issues)
- η=0.3 (financial insecurity improves with social support)
- θ=0.2 (health improves with financial security)
- λ=0.1 (social isolation improves with financial security)
- σH=0.1 (health randomness)
- σS=0.2 (social isolation randomness)
- σF=0.3 (financial insecurity randomness)
_Model outputs:_
- dH/dt = (0.2×0.6 + 0.3×0.4 + 0.1×0.7)dt + 0.1dW = 0.23dt + 0.1dW
- dS/dt = (0.4×0.4 + 0.2×0.6 + 0.1×0.7)dt + 0.2dW = 0.26dt + 0.2dW
- dF/dt = (0.3×0.7 + 0.2×0.6 + 0.1×0.4)dt + 0.3dW = 0.31dt + 0.3dW
The model suggests that Mr Tan's health, social isolation, and financial insecurity will evolve over time, influenced by the interactions between these factors and random fluctuations. By analysing the model outputs, we can identify potential interventions to improve Mr Tan's overall well-being.
Stochastic differential equation (SDE) model:
dH(t) = (αH(t) + βS(t) + γF(t))dt + σHdW(t)
dS(t) = (δS(t) + εH(t) + ζF(t))dt + σSdW(t)
dF(t) = (ηF(t) + θH(t) + λS(t))dt + σFdW(t)
Where:
- H(t), S(t), and F(t) represent the levels of Health, Social Isolation, and Financial Insecurity at time t
- α, β, γ, δ, ε, ζ, η, θ, and λ are parameters representing the interactions between the variables
- σH, σS, σF are constants representing the intensity of the random noise
- dW(t) represents the infinitesimal increment of the Wiener process (random noise)
- dt represents the infinitesimal increment of time
This SDE model captures the dynamics of the ageing challenges, including the interactions between the variables and the random fluctuations that occur over time.
Descriptions:
dH/dt = (αS + βF + γF)dt + σHdW
= (0.2 × 0.4 + 0.3 × 0.7 + 0.1 × 0.7)dt + 0.1dW
= (0.08 + 0.21 + 0.07)dt + 0.1dW
= 0.23dt + 0.1dW
dS/dt = (δH + εH + ζF)dt + σSdW
= (0.4 × 0.6 + 0.2 × 0.6 + 0.1 × 0.7)dt + 0.2dW
= (0.24 + 0.12 + 0.07)dt + 0.2dW
= 0.26dt + 0.2dW
dF/dt = (ηS + θH + λS)dt + σFdW
= (0.3 × 0.4 + 0.2 × 0.6 + 0.1 × 0.4)dt + 0.3dW
= (0.12 + 0.12 + 0.04)dt + 0.3dW
= 0.31dt + 0.3dW
These formulas represent the rates of change for Mr. Tan's health (H), social isolation (S), and financial insecurity (F) over time, taking into account the interactions between these factors and random fluctuations (dW).
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Additional Minings:
Challenges of Getting Old?
1. Health (chronic conditions, physical/cognitive decline)
2. Social Isolation (loneliness, lack of support)
3. Financial Insecurity (limited resources, exploitation)
Senior Support Matrix:
*Financial Situation*
1. *Wealthy*
- Maintaining wealth
- Managing inheritance
- Potential isolation
2. *Financially Struggling*
- Financial insecurity
- Difficulty accessing care
- Stress
3. *Disabled with Financial Means*
- Accessing suitable care
- Maintaining independence
- Potential loneliness
4. *Mentally Incapable with/without Support*
- Managing finances
- Potential exploitation
- Ensuring care
*Health*
1. *Physically Able*
- Maintaining health
- Potential boredom
- Seeking purpose
2. *Disabled*
- Accessing suitable care
- Maintaining independence
- Potential loneliness
3. *Chronically Ill*
- Managing condition
- Maintaining quality of life
- Potential depression
4. *Mentally Ill*
- Accessing suitable care
- Managing symptoms
- Potential stigma
*Mental Capacity*
1. *Mentally Capable*
- Maintaining independence
- Potential loneliness
- Seeking purpose
2. *Mentally Incapable*
- Managing daily tasks
- Potential exploitation
- Ensuring care
*Marital Status*
1. *Married/Partnered*
- Maintaining relationship
- Potential caregiving burden
- Social isolation
2. *Single/Unmarried*
- Potential loneliness
- Lack of support
- Managing daily tasks
3. *Widowed*
- Grieving
- Adjusting to solo life
- Potential financial insecurity
*Employment Status*
1. *Retired*
- Maintaining purpose
- Potential boredom
- Adjusting to new routine
2. *Still Working*
- Balancing work and care responsibilities
- Potential stress
- Maintaining energy
*Living Situation*
1. *Independent*
- Maintaining independence
- Potential loneliness
- Managing daily tasks
2. *Assisted Living*
- Accessing suitable care
- Maintaining autonomy
- Potential cost concerns
3. *Nursing Home*
- Receiving comprehensive care
- Potential loss of autonomy
- Social isolation
4. *Home Care*
- Receiving personalized care
- Maintaining comfort and familiarity
- Potential cost concerns
*Social Connections*
1. *Socially Engaged*
- Maintaining social connections
- Potential support network
- Emotional well-being
2. *Socially Isolated*
- Potential loneliness
- Lack of support
- Emotional distress
3. *Community Involved*
- Engaging in community activities
- Potential sense of purpose
- Social connections
4. *Faith-based Community*
- Finding spiritual support
- Potential sense of belonging
- Emotional comfort
"Real World Data & Analytics"
(Transportation Systems)
Data:
1) United States
75% of seniors drive, but this number decreases with age (NHTSA, 2020)
Alternative transportation methods like public transport, walking, and cycling increase mobility and social interaction (TRB, 2019)
2) China
65% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 35% for those aged 75+ (NBS, 2020)
Electric bicycles and scooters are popular among seniors, with 30% using them for transportation (CTR, 2020)
3) European Union
55% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 25% for those aged 75+ (Eurostat, 2020)
Public transportation usage increases among seniors, with 40% using transit daily (EC, 2020)
4) Nordics (Denmark, Norway, Sweden)
70% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 40% for those aged 75+ (NS, 2020)
Cycling infrastructure is extensive, with 25% of seniors using bicycles for transportation (NCF, 2020)
5) Japan
45% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 15% for those aged 75+ (MLIT, 2020)
Public transportation is widely used, with 60% of seniors using transit daily (TMG, 2020)
6) South Korea
60% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 25% for those aged 75+ (KNSO, 2020)
Seniors-friendly transportation services, like door-to-door transport, are increasingly popular (KTS, 2020)
7) Singapore
25% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 5% for those aged 75+ (SDS, 2020)
Public transportation is convenient and affordable, with 80% of seniors using transit daily (LTA, 2020)
8) Australia
60% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 20% for those aged 75+ (ABS, 2020)
Seniors-friendly transportation services, like community transport, are widely available (AGDH, 2020)
9) India
20% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 5% for those aged 75+ (MOSPI, 2020)
Public transportation is widely used, with 50% of seniors using transit daily (MHA, 2020)
10) Brazil
40% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 15% for those aged 75+ (IBGE, 2020)
Public transportation is widely used, with 60% of seniors using transit daily (MC, 2020)
11) Canada
65% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 30% for those aged 75+ (StatCan, 2020)
Public transportation usage increases among seniors, with 35% using transit daily (TC, 2020)
12) Russia
40% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 15% for those aged 75+ (Rosstat, 2020)
Public transportation is widely used, with 50% of seniors using transit daily (Moscow Transport, 2020)
13) Mexico
35% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 10% for those aged 75+ (INEGI, 2020)
Public transportation is widely used, with 40% of seniors using transit daily (Mexico City Government, 2020)
14) Turkey
30% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 10% for those aged 75+ (TURKSTAT, 2020)
Public transportation is widely used, with 45% of seniors using transit daily (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 2020)
15) South Africa
25% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 5% for those aged 75+ (StatsSA, 2020)
Public transportation is widely used, with 50% of seniors using transit daily (Department of Transport, 2020)
16) Malaysia
40% of seniors aged 65-74 drive, decreasing to 15% for those aged 75+ (DOSM, 2020)
Public transportation is widely used, with 50% of seniors using transit daily (SPAD, 2020)
Analytics:
1) United States
- 50% of seniors aged 65-79 and 75% of those aged 80+ rely on others for transportation (TRB, 2019)
- 17% of seniors miss medical appointments due to transportation barriers (n4a, 2018)
2) China
- 20% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (NHC, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.50 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (CTR, 2020)
3) European Union
- 15% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (EC, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.20 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (EIB, 2020)
4) Nordics (Denmark, Norway, Sweden)
- 10% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (NS, 2020)
- Investing in cycling infrastructure can return $1.50 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (NCF, 2020)
5) Japan
- 12% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (MHLW, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.30 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (JTRC, 2020)
6) South Korea
- 18% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (KNSO, 2020)
- Investing in seniors-friendly transportation services can return $1.40 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (KTS, 2020)
7) Singapore
- 5% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (SDS, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.60 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (LTA, 2020)
8) Australia
- 12% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (ABS, 2020)
- Investing in seniors-friendly transportation services can return $1.30 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (AGDH, 2020)
9) India
- 25% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (MOSPI, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.20 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (MHA, 2020)
10) Brazil
- 20% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (IBGE, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.40 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (MC, 2020)
11) Canada
- 15% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (StatCan, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.30 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (TC, 2020)
12) Russia
- 18% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (Rosstat, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.40 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (Moscow Transport, 2020)
13) Mexico
- 22% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (INEGI, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.30 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (Mexico City Government, 2020)
14) Turkey
- 20% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (TURKSTAT, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.40 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 2020)
15) South Africa
- 25% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (StatsSA, 2020)
- Investing in public transportation can return $1.30 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (Department of Transport, 2020)
16) Malaysia
18% of seniors experience transportation barriers, impacting healthcare access (DOSM, 2020)
Investing in public transportation can return $1.35 in economic benefits for every dollar spent (SPAD, 2020)
(Note: DOSM stands for Department of Statistics Malaysia, and SPAD stands for Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (Land Public Transport Commission of Malaysia).
(Disclaimer: All data may not be up-to-date, and age groups may vary; use with caution)
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5/6/24, 7:00 pm - +REACH: *Dear Contributors,*
We will be closing the chat for today.
Thank you very much for being part of our WhatsApp chat and participating actively.
Goodnight!
Megan 😊
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