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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Successful aging is a growing public health concern, particularly in diverse urban populations.
  • Understanding the lived experiences of older adults is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of older Singaporeans to inform a culturally relevant community-based program for successful aging.
  • To identify barriers and needs related to healthy lifestyles and aging well among older adults in subsidized housing.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing focus groups with 97 multi-ethnic Singaporeans aged 60 and above.
  • Data analysis employed framework analysis to identify key themes and experiences.

Main Results:

  • Four major themes emerged: pursuing healthy lifestyles, realities of aging and social support, financial challenges, and health literacy/navigation.
  • Participants experienced complex, individual, and shared challenges impacting their adaptive behaviors and successful aging outcomes.
  • Personal, organizational, and cultural factors presented significant barriers to healthy lifestyles and successful aging.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults in subsidized housing face diverse challenges to successful aging.
  • Culturally responsive programs incorporating participants' health beliefs and values are recommended.
  • A community-based program informed by this study can be piloted to promote aging well.