Over 80,000 private households eligible for S$1,200 in vouchers to install elderly-friendly fittings

This comes after the Enhancement for Active Seniors Programme, which was previously only available for HDB households, was extended to those living in private properties. Advertisement Singapore Over 80,000 private households eligible for S$1,200 in vouchers to install elderly-friendly fittings This comes after the Enhancement for Active Seniors Programme, which was previously only available for HDB households, was extended to those living in private properties. EASE (Private) is a national programme under Age Well SG, to improve the physical living environment for seniors and to support active ageing. (File photo: TODAY/Ili Nadhira Mansor) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. Daphne Yow Daphne Yow 22 Feb 2026 11:48AM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: Eligible households living in private properties will each receive S$1,200 (US$950) in vouchers from Apr 1 under a scheme to subsidise the cost of installing selected senior-friendly fittings.The scheme - known as the Enhancement for Active Seniors (Private Housing) Programme, or EASE (Private) - is expected to benefit over 80,000 households, the Ministry of National Development (MND) said on Sunday (Feb 22). To qualify, the household must have at least one member who is a Singaporean aged 65 and above, or aged 60 to 64 years old and requires assistance with at least one daily living activity, such as washing, dressing and feeding.Eligible households will receive a mailer about the EASE (Private) application process. If successful, they will be able to engage a pre-qualified contractor to install the chosen senior-friendly fittings in their homes.There are seven senior-friendly fittings available - grab bars, slip-resistant treatment for floors, single-step ramps, handrails, home fire alarm devices, bidet sprays and shower seats.Mr Chee, who is also a Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, was speaking at a Chinese New Year celebration on Sunday with residents of Braddell View condominium.The vouchers will help subsidise 75 per cent of the cost of installing the fittings. "I'll give you an example. If, let's say, you install (fittings) and the total amount comes up to, say, S$800 in total, the government will pay S$600, and you will pay S$200 - 25 per cent," said Mr Chee."And the remaining S$600, you can keep, and you can use later when you decide to install more if you need it."Applications for EASE (Private) will be rolled out in phases. Households with seniors aged 80 and above this year, as well as households with seniors aged 60 to 64 who need assistance with at least one daily living activity, can apply from Apr 1.Households with seniors aged 70 and above can apply from Jul 1, while those with seniors aged 65 and above can do so from Oct 1.EASE (Private) is a national programme under Age Well SG to improve seniors' physical living environment and to support active ageing. The plan to roll it out to households living in private properties was first announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget 2025 speech. The scheme was previously limited to households living in Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats. Also read: Over 20,000 seniors to get easier access to active ageing programmes near their homes Commentary: Seniors need better support, not just more help From parkour for seniors to stylish adult diapers, Singapore youths are revitalising the business of eldercare Born in 1920, married at 18 and living a medicine-free life at 105. Meet one of Singapore's oldest seniors Source: CNA/dy(zl) Sign up for our newsletters Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Subscribe here Get the CNA app Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Download here Get WhatsApp alerts Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app Join here Related Topics Ministry of National Development Chee Hong Tat Advertisement Also worth reading Content is loading... Advertisement Expand to read the full story Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST