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Demand spikes for senior-friendly flat fittings after scheme upgrade
The Straits Times
|June 03, 2024
Over 5 times the average number of applications per month under Ease 2.0 programme since April
Since its launch in 2012, 293,000 households have benefited from the Enhancement for Active Seniors (Ease) programme - an HDB scheme that provides subsidies for installation of senior-friendly home fittings such as grab bars and ramps.
The programme aims to improve mobility and safety of elderly occupants within the flat.
Since April 1, under the Ease 2.0 programme, the number of fittings has been increased from three to 11. The new fittings include foldable shower seats, bidet sprays and lowered toilet entrance kerbs.
More than 11,000 households have since applied for them, which is more than five times the average number of applications per month.
Senior Minister of State for National Development Sim Ann provided these updates at the Bukit Batok Zone 9 block party on June 2.
Ms Sim said: "I think this shows that the demand is there, the interest is there, the need is there." She added that due to the overwhelming response, HDB will need time to process all applications.
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