Helping Seniors Stay Fit and on Their Feet
School of Business Management Published on 09 Feb 2018

Today, one in five Singaporeans is above the age of 65. And the number is set to rise rapidly. The challenge for Singapore is how we keep our elderly healthy and fit. Our Nursing and Sport & Wellness Management students from SHS and SBM embarked on a study to find ways to do so. SG Enable initiated the project, which involved 25 seniors from the SilverACE Senior Activity Center at Lengkok Bahru. The 12-week field research conducted by our students recently concluded at the Inclusive Gym at the Enabling Village. Data from the study showed that the elderly participants experienced positive outcomes, with many expressing an interest to continue the exercise programme on their own.
 

The students from the two disciplines complemented each other's strengths. DSWM students led the fitness training portion, while our Nursing students kept a close eye on fitness levels and health analysis. They also produced a video together to encourage the seniors to exercise independently. Both groups of students will continue to work on the research report for presentation at the 2018 Youth Sports Science Joint Symposium which will be held at Republic Polytechnic this March.