Economic retirement does not mean becoming socially passive. Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan from SMU School of Social Sciences believes it is a time to explore one's positive social impact. Project Silverlight, a programme led by the SMU Centre for Successful Ageing (ROSA), in collaboration with En Community Services Society (ECSS) and SMU Centre for Social Responsibility (C4SR), aims to empower seniors to take control of their communities and social connections.

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The "Household Needs Study (HNS)" by SMU has identified 40 items deemed essential for maintaining a minimum standard of living in Singapore. These items range from smartphones and air-conditioning to annual overseas trips. Spearheaded by Professor of Sociology (Practice) and Director of SMU's Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA), Paulin Straughan, and Head of Social Lab and Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Dr Mathew Mathews, the study provides valuable insights into what Singaporeans consider necessary for a dignified life. It also aims to guide policies to reduce income disparities and ensure all households can meet these essential standards.

Explore the findings and their potential impact on household support and societal needs in Singapore.

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