Active ageing programmes in Singapore: How do we get older adults on board?
10 September 2026
Dr Charlene Lau, Senior Research Fellow, presented findings from GERI's qualitative study on the Live Well, Age Well programme at the Duke-NUS CARE Symposium 2026.
While active ageing programmes can keep older adults physically and socially engaged, uptake remains an ongoing challenge.
At the Duke-NUS Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) Symposium 2026, Dr Charlene Lau, Senior Research Fellow, presented findings from a GERI-led qualitative study on what shapes participation in the Live Well, Age Well active ageing programme.
This work was part of a broader study funded by the Ministry of Health, Singapore. The Live Well, Age Well active ageing programme is administered by the Health Promotion Board and People’s Association.
Dr Lau, the study's Principal Investigator, shared that motivation was an important factor driving participation, fuelled by the desire to improve health, acquire knowledge, and develop digital skills. Researchers also found that personal barriers, social influences from family and peers, and one’s environment played important roles in shaping engagement.
These findings can inform more targeted, theory-informed strategies to boost participation.
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