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From prayer to care: Pilot scheme turns places of worship into ‘third spaces’ for seniors
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points This initiative is part of a broader consideration of how social care can be delivered. A pilot scheme is exploring the use of places of worship as 'third spaces' for seniors.
A pilot scheme is exploring the use of places of worship as 'third spaces' for seniors. This initiative is part of a broader consideration of how social care can be delivered.
As populations age, there may be a need for social care to expand beyond traditional formal services. Places of worship are being considered as potential venues for this expansion.
Further details about the pilot scheme and its goals are available from the source, which discusses the potential for places of worship to play a role in supporting seniors.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Straits Times — Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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