Active Ageing

The Active Ageing Lab is dedicated to promoting a fulfilling and meaningful life for senior citizens in their golden years. We strive to research and implement innovative approaches that empower older adults to lead active, engaged, and meaningful lives, thereby contributing to their overall well-being and happiness.

Our transdisciplinary approach involves research, education and practical collaboration with the School of Accounting and Finance & School of Management and Marketing under Taylor's Business School, School of Food Studies and Gastronomy, School of Medicine, and School of Pharmacy.

Purpose

To enable people to live well in their Golden Years

Mission

To help senior citizens achieve financial security, maintain physical and mental health, access quality care services, as well as to engage in lifelong learning

4 Strategy Impact Projects

involving 5 communities with credible partners by 2025

1,000 Elderly Citizens

and their families benefitting from the impact projects

1,000 Students

with high impact experience satisfaction enrolled in modules

10 Projects
with external research grants/funding by 2025

The Lab aims to achieve the goal below set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

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Impact Projects

Explore our 2023 Impact Projects where we drive positive change through actions.

ABOUT US

Active Ageing Impact Lab is a purpose-led lab dedicated to promoting a fulfilling and meaningful life for senior citizens in their golden years. The lab is focused on enhancing financial well-being, physical and mental well-being, access to care services, and promoting lifelong learning among the elderly. It aims to enable individuals to live an independent, safe, and secure life as they age.

Strengthen financial literacy in retirement and enhance awareness of advance care planning.
Address isolation and marginalisation of elderly, loss of confidence and independence arising from declines in mental and physical well-being.

Address the number and competency of caregivers, non-user-friendly access to services for the elderly.
Provide a safe and secure environment to offer lifelong learning programmes for the elderly.

Our transdisciplinary approach encompasses a blend of research, education, and hands-on collaboration. We actively engage with the expertise of the following schools to foster innovation and cross-disciplinary synergy:

HUBS

The solutions of the lab are delivered by multidisciplinary members from across the university through the following 4 hubs:

Financial Well-Being

Hub Leader: Ms. Lim Con Nee

Educate the elderly in financial literacy, and enhance awarenes of advance care planning for retirement.

Physical and Mental Well-Being

Hub Leader: Associate Professor Dr Low Bin Seng

Organise initiatives to improve the overall physical and mental health of the elderly, and address issues such as isolation and loss of independence.

Services and Care

Hub Leader: Dr. Mugilarasi

Improve the adequacy and competency of caregivers, along with increased accessibility to senior-friendly services.

Asian elder cooking together with her daughter

University of the Third Age

Hub Leader: Ms. Sharon Linang

Provide lifelong learning programmes to foster continuous personal development for the elderly.

IMPACT PROJECTS

With strong industry partnerships, we strive to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future, paving the way for a better tomorrow. Explore our initiatives and join us in making a positive difference.

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