Written answer by Ministry of National Development on extension of senior-friendly fittings in EASE 2.0 programme to elderly living in non-HDB estates

May 8, 2024

Question No: 5947

Question by: Ms Denise Phua Lay Peng

To ask the Minister for National Development whether the senior-friendly fittings under HDB's Enhancement for Active Seniors (EASE) 2.0 programme, which is not applicable to private housing, can be partially or fully extended to eligible elderly retirees living in non-HDB estates.

Answer:

For senior-friendly features within homes, HDB’s Home Improvement Programme (HIP) and Enhancement for Active Seniors (EASE) 2.0 programme cover a range of enhancements tailored for HDB flats, which are more standardised. In contrast, the designs and layouts of private homes vary greatly. As such, we will continue to study how seniors living in private homes can be better supported to age well within their homes.