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The fact is around 78% of Singapore residents are staying in HDB flats and therefore most seniors cannot afford to stay in condo where their grandkids can enjoy the pool and playground.
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There are some YouTube videos that teaches how to manage risk of falls as we age. The 2 types of common falls are, when elderly change direction while walking (trip over themselves) and moving from higher to lower ground - coming down from stairs (the state of muscles during such movements will expose any muscles weakness. Can consider sharing these videos with the elderly, for them to better care for themselves
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Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"2129024\" time=\"1707925316\" user_id=\"48901:
If DH and I were to stay in the 32sqm studio, then where is the helper going to sleep. Let’s say my hub and I were to be in our 80s and DH is wheelchair bound then having a helper is must
The seniors in my family, post 75 years to early 80s, experienced spontaneous fracture or fracture(s) after tripping over themselves. Their mobility limited to about 300sf-400sf even after recovery. So based on my personal experience, a studio will be sufficient.
If I were to wake up to see the kitchen sink next to me for the next 20years of my life, I will feel miserable. So 32sqm is out for me. But I can agree some might find it just right for them. -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2129054\" time=\"1707973683\" user_id=\"28674:
Aiyo, the couple stays in a remote condo, not in jail, even if no malls or parks nearby, they can still go downstairs to stroll around their neighborhood after dinner?
We shouldn't underestimate seniors, even those in their 80s! They may not want to walk far or a lot, but they do enjoy the opportunity to go out now and again, and like the independence of doing it as and when they want to, without having to arrange for someone to come and fetch them. They may not have stamina to shop a whole day, but would be happy to have nearby amenities where they can walk around for an hour or so, stop to drink coffee with a friend, etc. Many may have stopped driving, but are still steady enough to get on buses and MRT (during off-peak hours). My parents, uncles and aunts, in their 80s, walk in the parks, go to the supermarket/market, go out for lunch, etc. One day they won't be able to, but as long as they can, I think they should be encouraged.
\"Near\" is relative. Singapore is quite small, and unless the elderly person actually lives in the same house, staying 5 mins away vs 20 mins away makes very little difference to the younger person.
And by the time we are in our 80s, our grandchildren will not be coming over to \"play\". They will be in their 20s or 30s, and shouldn't be put off visiting, however dirty the HDB estate might seem to them. And the ones who visit more are likely to be our children, who will be in their 50s or 60s.
5 mins drive vs 20 mins drive means a lot to me.
20 mins during off peak, I can drive from Novena to Punggol. But that’s off peak as I don’t need to work. If after my office hours like 7pm, and I have to rush down to my parents place, for 20 mins, I am likely still stuck on CTE. Then in this case, I may also relocate my parents nearer to me.
How often the grandkids visit them, once a month? 3times a year? If the grandparents move to 5 mins away from their grandchildren’s home, I am sure the daughter and grandchildren will drop by to see them more often.
When I’m in my 80s towards 90, most things are not that important to me anymore except to see my beloved ones a few more times before I go.
Btw, it is not true that when one’s at 80s, the grandchildren must be in their 20s or 30s. That year I gave birth to my firstborn, my MIL already 78yo! -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2129060\" time=\"1707978131\" user_id=\"17023:
I think this is where we differ.
When I’m in my 80s towards 90, most things are not that important to me anymore except to see my beloved ones a few more times before I go. -
Was at a clinic and saw a daughter (I suppose) with a helper pushing both the parents on wheelchair. I got this thinking. The next house we move in, if any, which would likely be the last… I would like it to be of a larger space, uncluttered so that can accommodate a wheelchair or two (motorized) to move around easily.
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lee_yl\" post_id=\"2129058\" time=\"1707977618\" user_id=\"17023:
Effect of aging can be quite uneven and we are discussing potential 80-year old lifestyle with around 50+/- year old lens. There are also many variables and considerations which will impact the living arrangement.
If DH and I were to stay in the 32sqm studio, then where is the helper going to sleep. Let’s say my hub and I were to be in our 80s and DH is wheelchair bound then having a helper is must
If I were to wake up to see the kitchen sink next to me for the next 20years of my life, I will feel miserable. So 32sqm is out for me. But I can agree some might find it just right for them.
Some of the seniors I know living in landed, the one who can climb the stairs continue to sleep upstairs while the one who cannot sleep downstairs, in a partitioned area if no room already in place.
Also know of someone, one bedridden while the other either out for dialysis in the day or in/out hospital.
Some of the healthier ones, no energy for engagement with live-in helper, turn to part-time help.
Am not sure how things will change with regard to live-in help. Am looking towards technology for my own arrangements.
Noticed increasingly, a lot of new house listings with lifts and pools to future-proof so in a way, people in our age group are proactively preparing for their own aging solutions. -
Do note that lift maintenance is costly. There are BCA regulations on servicing and annual inspections.
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doodbug\" post_id=\"2129068\" time=\"1707982658\" user_id=\"13281:
Bo pian - just have to treat as part of operating cost of a household. Just like the possibility of needing to hire extra helper ..
Do note that lift maintenance is costly. There are BCA regulations on servicing and annual inspections.
Easier to manage if housed in same household than living separately. -
definitely agree.
in fact nowadays the trend for brand new houses is to all have lifts. some strata landed also have lifts.
for intermediate terrace houses, they omit the granny’s room on the ground floor, and depend on the lift instead, so as to create a larger living/dining area.
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