A new study by the SMU Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA), “Living Well: The Built, Lived and Social Determinants of Well-being,” highlighted critical gaps in preventive health and everyday lifestyle habits, despite Singapore’s trajectory towards becoming a super-aged society by 2030. The findings underscore that beyond access to healthcare, successful ageing hinges on environments that make healthy choices intuitive, convenient and part of daily life. Presenting the results at ROSA’s 5th Annual Symposium on Successful Ageing on 19 November 2025, SMU Professor of Sociology (Practice) and ROSA Director Paulin Straughan emphasised a shift towards preventive, community-based models that embed pro-health behaviours into daily routines and called for better use of built and social environments to foster healthier neighbourhoods.
