Eldercare Policies: Housing and Infrastructure and Social Integration

Housing and Infrastructure, and Social Integration Eldercare Policies
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Housing and Infrastructure, and Social Integration Eldercare Policies
Housing and Infrastructure
In Singapore, eldercare requirements are addressed significantly through housing and infrastructure policy. The government has implemented some programs to enhance infrastructure and offer acceptable housing alternatives for senior citizens (Hillier & Barrow, 2011). The Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG) and Silver Housing Bonus (SHB) schemes of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) are two examples of such a program.
Housing and Infrastructure’s Appraisal
The EHG offers financial aid to senior citizens in Singapore who want to buy or downsize to a smaller apartment that better matches their requirements. This program guarantees senior citizens access to reasonable and suitable housing alternatives (Hillier & Barrow, 2011). Older adults who downsize their residences are given monetary incentives under the SHB plan, encouraging them to do so while benefiting financially. The EHG wants to ensure that older people may obtain housing that meets their changing conditions, such as accessibility features or proximity to amenities and healthcare services, by providing financial assistance (Hillier & Barrow, 2011). It simplifies the transfer to a better living situation and helps to lessen the financial load.
For instance, Mrs. Tan, an older Singaporean, desires to downsize to a more manageable and age-friendly setting from her existing flat. She gets financial help to make this move more accessible by establishing the Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG) and Silver Housing Bonus (SHB). Mrs. Tan successfully applies, allowing her to acquire a smaller flat that better matches her requirements and enhances her quality of life.
Housing and Infrastructure’s Criticism
This program has been criticized for concentrating primarily on financial incentives rather than addressing other housing-related concerns about older individuals' experiences. For example, there is little discussion of the accessibility of barrier-free and senior-friendly infrastructure inside housing estates (Rangaswamy et al., 2021). While the government has attempted to include these amenities in new home developments, it is necessary to adapt older estates to ensure senior accessibility. Few specialist housing alternatives are available for older citizens with particular care requirements. While the EHG and SHB programs are designed to help senior citizens find good homes, some who need specialized care or support m...