The elderly, a growing age demographic in Singapore, is often cooped up in their homes without any companionship or activities to occupy themselves with. This has resulted in mental health issues becoming more prevalent amongst elderly residents.
How can we adapt existing activities to assist elderly residents with their mental health?
Project Audere is an arts programme targeted towards elderly residents residing in HDB flats.
Inspired by murals and children’s artwork on display at several HDB void decks, the project aims to provide elderly residents with the opportunity to develop their cognitive abilities and express their creativity through art.
Local artists will work with the elderly and bring their ideas to life through the painting of murals in HDB void decks, which aids them in their mental health while beautifying these “open spaces”.
In response to "Are there any other possible partners that we can work with to streamline our project?"
Government bodies, nursing homes, community centers, food distribution charities (Willing hearts)
In response to "Should we let the elderly residents paint the murals instead of local artists to give them more of a hands-on experience?"
Yes
In response to "How can we publicise our project?"
Printed brochures in multiple languages as not all elderly are english speaking. Work with Mediacorp, old folks watch a fair bit of television.
In response to "Are there any other possible partners that we can work with to streamline our project?"
PAssion. Government and Private Companies. E.g UOB
In response to "Should we let the elderly residents paint the murals instead of local artists to give them more of a hands-on experience?"
Yes
In response to "How can we publicise our project?"
Through Void Decks Info Corner and in Elderly centres. Telegram, Facebook.
In response to "Are there any other possible partners that we can work with to streamline our project?"
pok pok away, woke singapore
In response to "Should we let the elderly residents paint the murals instead of local artists to give them more of a hands-on experience?"
No
In response to "How can we publicise our project?"
RC, town councils
In response to "Are there any other possible partners that we can work with to streamline our project?"
HDB to gain permission, suppliers such as Art Friend, and professional artists to help the elderly to get started.
In response to "Should we let the elderly residents paint the murals instead of local artists to give them more of a hands-on experience?"
No
In response to "How can we publicise our project?"
Social media is one of the best ways to gain a spotlight on the project
In response to "Are there any other possible partners that we can work with to streamline our project?"
NAC
In response to "Should we let the elderly residents paint the murals instead of local artists to give them more of a hands-on experience?"
Yes
In response to "How can we publicise our project?"
Social media platforms
In response to "Are there any other possible partners that we can work with to streamline our project?"
Art colleges
In response to "Should we let the elderly residents paint the murals instead of local artists to give them more of a hands-on experience?"
Yes
In response to "How can we publicise our project?"
Social media platforms, and
In response to "Are there any other possible partners that we can work with to streamline our project?"
Look for eldercare agencies within the vicinity.
In response to "Should we let the elderly residents paint the murals instead of local artists to give them more of a hands-on experience?"
Yes
In response to "How can we publicise our project?"
Tik Tok
In response to "Are there any other possible partners that we can work with to streamline our project?"
National Art Council
In response to "Should we let the elderly residents paint the murals instead of local artists to give them more of a hands-on experience?"
Yes
In response to "How can we publicise our project?"
Social Medias
In response to "Are there any other possible partners that we can work with to streamline our project?"
Existing senior centres that require such assistance
In response to "Should we let the elderly residents paint the murals instead of local artists to give them more of a hands-on experience?"
No
In response to "How can we publicise our project?"
Partner with well known graffiti artists and designers - you can use them as the hook
In response to "How Can We Improve?"
Find some advisors with various skillsets to learn from. Work very closely with the elderly that the team is serving. Hear from them directly what is it that they really enjoy and need. (Market sentiment)
In response to "How Can We Improve?"
Elderly can submit their art designs, people can vote and the art work can be drawn. Those who did not get their art work chosen can also join in painting the mural.
In response to "How Can We Improve?"
One radical idea is to move the murals to online as well. Potentially the elderly could also create art in their own homes and professionals can help to turn them into digital artworks and even NFTs that could be distributed as collectibles by government agencies and art associations. It will help to drive up prominence and interest in the project.
In response to "How Can We Improve?"
Its definitely a cheerful project but i am a little concerned for murals parts coz you guys have to get official permission for that and have to also consider the sustainability aspect of it as well. But other than that i believe that the elderlys would definitely benefit from this alot
In response to "How Can We Improve?"
Speak to the eldercare agencies and elderly if they are keen to be in this project.
In response to "How Can We Improve?"
Maybe you can visit old folks home or elderly cares to reach more audience
In response to "How Can We Improve?"
It\'s quite difficult to reach out directly to elderly - perhaps, try via existing arts programmes by NGOs or senior activity centres under void decks?
