We all know that living alone isn’t easy, especially for those who are advancing in age. While general home maintenance and day-to-day errands can give seniors living independently purpose, we also can’t overlook the fact that simple tasks are also increasingly difficult for some older folk to manage on their own.
In a recent announcement, HDB revealed that following a successful launch of its first few Community Care Apartments (CCAs) In Bukit Batok, a second batch of 200 CCAs are slated to be released for sale in the later part of 2022. This may be welcome news to many seniors across the island who are in need of daily assistance but are hoping to continue being self-reliant.
Shorter tenures, senior-friendly features & support services
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For the uninitiated, Community Care Apartments was a concept HDB first teased back in 2020 featuring specialised public housing options for those aged 65 years and older in Singapore. Its purpose: to enhance the livelihoods of seniors in the community and help them continue to live independently.
Not only do these homes come with safety design features such as wheelchair-friendly entryways, safety rails and an emergency help button to aid the elderly in their daily living, the homes also come with a “Basic Service Package”. This includes health check-ups, round-the-clock assistance in cases of emergency, basic handyman services and organised activities for those in the community.
Add-on services are also available for those who need caretakers, meal delivery, and help with general cleaning and laundry. Perhaps the best part is that these CCAs start from an affordable price of $52,000 and grants are also available to help seniors afford them.
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In addition, residents of these CCAs can also look forward to communal spaces such as roof gardens, fitness corners and community living rooms to cultivate a sense of belonging and help them interact with others.
Second batch of Community Care Apartments in Queenstown
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Live in a mature estate, and you’ll know that seeing old folks mingling in the void deck and market square is an everyday occurrence. And Queenstown is no exception.
That’s probably the reason behind HDBs intention to launch the next cluster of CCAs in the area by the end of the year to assist seniors in their daily living. You can think of these CCAs as a sort of retirement village that will provide senior residents with the assistance and care they require for everyday life.
If you’ve got family members who’ve been looking forward to these CCAs, you can keep your eyes peeled for updates for HDB’s updates in the months to come.
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