In a commentary, SMU Professor of Sociology (Practice) and Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA) Paulin Straughan, Tan Yi Wen, Research Fellow, and Lim Wensi, Centre Manager of ROSA, opined that the meaning of ‘easy navigation’ changes in a super-aged society. They highlighted that as people age, mobility naturally declines, adding that the convenient shorthand such as a “10-minute walk” to define accessibility is ultimately a social construct – one that must be grounded in lived realities and evidence. They noted that ageing in place is not just the ability to remain at home as one transitions into later life – it is about living in an environment that fosters attachment, continuity and well-being, which requires both the built and social environments to be supportive. Responses must be guided by solid evidence – through ongoing conversations with those whose needs we seek to serve.