The space will also provide a respite to caregivers so they can gain knowledge and connect to others.

 

An innovative community space designed to support individuals with special needs, seniors and caregivers officially opened at One Holland Village. The S$2 million hub called A Good PLACE (AGP) (Presbyterian Learning And Collaboration for Empowerment), which spans around 12,000 sq ft, has a mission to create a more inclusive society.

AGP is designed to engage, equip and empower individuals, serving as a hub for promoting lifelong learning, fostering collaboration and rethinking of future service provisions, and enabling personal growth for individuals with special needs, seniors and their caregivers. AGP will serve as a space and platform for connection, where they can innovate and sandbox new ideas, knowledge or practices to address market needs.

For seniors, AGP will encourage active ageing among its senior residents living in the Holland area. Bringing in their partner ASPIRE55, Asia’s first social health club for over 50s, they will run programmes like yoga and pilates. There will also be ukelele groups and dance classes. ACP hopes to further support those who are still strong and healthy, including those in the pre-frail stage. By fostering an active lifestyle, ACP hopes to empower seniors to age gracefully with dignity and to discover new purpose into their silver years. And for caregivers, the space will help caregivers find respite, gain knowledge and connect with others in similar roles.

AGP is being run by Presbyterian Community Social Services (formerly Presbyterian Community Services). This change in name was also announced during the opening ceremony of AGP.