Introduction An increasing body of evidence suggests that regular physical activity can have
important beneficial effects on individuals' health into later years. This research investigated …

This study explores the concept of age-friendly neighbourhood as understood by older
adults and key informants (local service providers, professionals and public officials) in …

Increasing life expectancy in cities has heightened the urgency to understand how built
environments affect the various health dimensions of the ageing population. This study …

AHURI is a national independent research network with an expert not-for-profit research
management company, AHURI Limited, at its centre. AHURI's mission is to deliver high …

Demand for the construction of retirement villages is increasing with the worldwide growth in
ageing populations. However, the development of retirement villages can be impeded by …

Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide. Though multifactorial, the family
environment exerts significant influence on children's eating habits. Grandparents are …

Background A near-fall is defined as a loss of balance that would result in a fall if sufficient
balance recovery manoeuvres are not executed. Compared to falls, near-falls and its …

In 2013, when I joined the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University
of Technology and Design, I was asked to develop a research programme on population …

This Chapter presents a personal interview survey. The key instrument is a questionnaire
that seeks to find out older adults'(aged 55 and older) experiences and perceptions about …

Like many countries around the world, Singapore is ageing rapidly. Its age-65-and-older
population is expected to double to 1 in 4 persons by 2030, propelling Singapore towards a …