[Levin]

A jogging loop designed on the carpark rooftop at Queen's Arc, a recently-launched Build-To-Order Development. Authorities will be improving the planning and design of estates to improve physical, social and mental well-being. (Photo: HDB)


Cheryl Lin


20 Oct 2021 12:50PM

(Updated: 20 Oct 2021 02:18PM)





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Outlining the pilot’s areas of focus, he said one aspect would be encouraging preventive healthcare, such as chronic disease screening and vaccinations.



At the same time, improving the planning and design of the HDB environment will also help residents make healthier choices, he said.



Next, to encourage “purposeful longevity”, there will be opportunities for seniors to work, volunteer and participate in lifelong learning.



Developing affordable and useable technology will also be a key aspect in helping residents better care for their health, added Mr Lee.



The pilot, touted as a “first-of-its-kind collaboration”, involves the Housing & Development Board (HDB), the National University Health System (NUHS), the National University of Singapore (NUS), and stakeholders across the public, private and people sectors.




https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapor...th-2256282

[Huliwang]

Running track on rooftop? Need to have strong, tall steel barricades to prevent runners falling off the roof by accident or other means......

[Galilo_l]

More like a district test bed for gerontology studies

[ODA TETSURO]

Jac Lau beri hapy nao