Overview

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

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Author:   Belinda Yuen
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2019
Weight:   0.638kg
ISBN:  

9783030064310

ISBN 10:   303006431
Pages:   285
Publication Date:   25 January 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Forward.- 2. Preface.- 3. Introduction: Framing the Issue by Belinda Yuen and Špela Močnik.- 4. Surveying Older Adults’ Perceptions and Aspirations, by Belinda Yuen, Chathura Withanage and Parvathi Nair.- 5. Focusing on Older Residents Views, by Belinda Yuen and Parvathi Nair.- 6. Sharing Key Informant Views, by Belinda Yuen and Cheong Sue Wei.- 7. Housing Audit by Belinda Yuen and Parvathi Nair.- 8. Walking with Older Adults by Belinda Yuen and Penny Kong.- 9. Seeing Through the Eyes of Older Adults, by Belinda Yuen and Emily Soh.- 10. Investigating Space, Activities and Social Dynamics by Belinda Yuen and Parvathi Nair.- 11. Real-Time Data Analysis Using Smart Phone Mobile Application by Marakkalage Sumudu Hasala, Billy Pik Lik Lau, Sanjana Kadaba Viswanath, Yuen Chau, Belinda Yuen.- 12. Assessing Older Adults' Social Connectedness in Bukit Panjang Town by Anna Lane.- 13. Designingwith Older Residents by Belinda Yuen and Cheong Sue Wei. 

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Belinda Yuen is Professorial Fellow and Research Director at the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) where she leads and directs the Lee Li Ming Programme in Ageing Urbanism. She is interested in the study of cities, and in particular in understanding the interactions between the urban built environment and its social, cultural and environmental dynamics. Belinda has a BA (with honors) in Geography from the University of Singapore, a MA in Town and Regional Planning from the University of Sheffield, and PhD from the University of Melbourne. 

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