Age+ Living Lab is more than just a community initiative – it's a commitment to creating a better future for all. As a SUSS-led community-based initiative, we are committed to supporting national initiatives such as Age Well SG and the 2023 Action Plan for Successful Ageing.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), being able to live in environments that support and maintain one’s intrinsic capacity and functional ability is a key to healthy ageing.
Intrinsic Capacity (IC) is a combination of an individual’s physical and mental capacities. Functional Ability (FA) is a combination of an individual’s intrinsic capacity, the environment a person lives in and how he/she reacts with their environment.
By being aware of one’s declines in intrinsic capacity and having the knowledge to choose and learn how to use gerontechnology appropriately, one can intervene to slow, stop, or reverse the declines.
Gerontechnology products can be enablers for confident ageing in place and reduce the burden on caregivers. By maintaining mobility, vitality, hearing, vision, cognitive skills, and mental health capacities, seniors are empowered to take charge of their lives, continue contributing to the community, and stay connected to society and their loved ones. This leads to a positive enhancement in the quality of life.
Our vision is to partner with more agencies and organisations to co-create more Age+ Living Labs in different parts of Singapore. We believe this partnership model can promote ageing in place and align with the national Age Well program.