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Ms Karen Wee, executive director of Lions Befrienders, said agencies like hers are adapting to seniors\u2019 growing preference for independence and freedom.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgeing in a network means those who are healthy and active will continue to form interest groups or find their own things to (do),\u201d she pointed out.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor those who are not so proactive, the active ageing centres like Lions Befrienders will curate (activities), send them on (buses) all self-run by the volunteer seniors themselves, and they have a good quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n
The agency has also started using\u00a0phone calls powered by artificial intelligence to check in on seniors and match them with activities based on their interests, with the aim of keeping them engaged and connected.<\/p>\n
With the number of seniors living alone set to rise, other social service organisations are also rethinking how best to engage future generations of retirees.<\/p>\n
For example, Presbyterian Community Social Services (PCS) is exploring ways to redesign its spaces to make them more welcoming and inclusive.<\/p>\n
Its chief executive officer Andrew Lim said many existing senior spaces may unintentionally deter participation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n