/articles/st-lukes-eldercare-aims-raise-30m-serve-over-45000-beneficiaries
SINGAPORE – St Luke’s ElderCare (SLEC) aims to raise $30 million over the next five years to serve more than 45,000 beneficiaries, as Singapore moves towards becoming a super-aged society.
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/articles/seniors-swallowing-difficulties-try-special-dim-sum-pilot-project-singapore
SINGAPORE – Most days, Madam Elizabeth Loh, 85, is given pureed food or a milk supplement for her meals at the nursing home she stays in.
But on Oct 23, for the first time she could remember,…
/articles/over-230000-older-sporeans-have-chosen-someone-act-their-behalf-if-they-lose-mental
Over 230,000 older S’poreans have chosen someone to act on their behalf if they lose mental capacity
SINGAPORE – About 56,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and older have drawn up a lasting power of attorney (LPA) since the Government launched a campaign in July 2023 to encourage legacy planning.
In…
/articles/securing-her-wishes-why-mother-62-being-proactive-about-legacy-planning
By stating her intentions early, she wants to spare her children the burden of making tough decisions later
When Madam S Amutha, 62, drafted her will in 2021, she thought her affairs were in…
/articles/new-repair-clinic-tampines-bus-interchange-teaches-people-fix-damaged-household-items
SINGAPORE – A longstanding repair clinic where people can learn to fix their damaged household items will be located at a busy transport hub for the first time, when it begins operations on Oct 27 at…
/articles/new-fall-risk-screening-process-more-easily-accessible-seniors
SINGAPORE – Madam Tan Yok So, 78, has a history of falls and has developed a fear of falling, which has kept her from leaving home.
In 2016, the retiree slipped on a puddle of water at home…
/articles/8-10-older-adults-singapore-prefer-age-their-current-homes-smu-study
SINGAPORE – Eight in 10, or 82.8 per cent, of older adults in Singapore prefer to age in their current homes, a study has found.
This indicates a desire for continuity and stability, supported…
/articles/happiness-helping-meet-active-seniors-who-volunteer-guide-and-coach
SINGAPORE – At a sheltered court in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Madam Susan Park guides nearly 40 seniors through a seated exercise routine.
The 63-year-old demonstrates stretches and cardio…
/articles/3-1-centre-offers-integrated-community-care-seniors
SINGAPORE – After retired taxi driver Hoong Yan Pui had a fall and suffered a knock to his head in November 2023, he stayed at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital for several months before visiting the…
/articles/extra-140-million-govt-funding-support-expansion-active-ageing-centres-ong-ye-kung
SINGAPORE – When nursing student Abigail Lim goes for work attachments at hospitals, she often sees elderly patients alone. So when her mother Jenny Teo, 52, asked her and her brother to volunteer to…
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/articles/community-paying-it-forward
One meaningful way to give back to the community is by helping fellow Singaporeans build a stronger foundation for their retirement. Watch this video to find out how you can include CPF topics in…
/articles/adieu-tanglin-halt-one-singapores-oldest-estates
Long-time residents are moving out as the estate is set to be rejuvenated as part of Sers project.
SINGAPORE - For the last 54 years, a flat at Block 45 Tanglin Halt has been Madam Soh Kim Tee…
/articles/persistence-pays-social-workers
SINGAPORE - Ms Logampikai Sadacharam, 63, a volunteer coordinator at Brahm Centre's community befriending programme, visited Madam K almost 20 times within a month.
But each time, Madam K, 72, who…
/articles/pen-pal-initiative-helps-young-people-bond-seniors
Whenever her family brings in the mail, 16-year-old Clarisse Ng eagerly hopes there will be a letter from Madam Chan, a person she has never met.
If she spies a familiar envelope on the dining table…
/inspiration/enjoying-best-both-worlds
Since I have much free time in my retirement years, I would like to make use of it to pick up different skills. Some of these skills that I learnt have also helped me in my volunteering journey!
/inspiration/time-reflection-rediscovery-and-personal-growth
The circuit breaker period was a challenge, but also presented an opportunity for me to rebuild my routine, allowing me to rediscover my interests. I also managed to maintain a healthy and balanced…
/inspiration/sharing-caring
Just by sacrificing a bit of my family time, I have been able to be a blessing to others in way that I couldn’t previously imagine. I am truly grateful for this.
/inspiration/volunteering-starts-simple-step
Besides providing me with a positive mindset and an opportunity to keep on learning, I can really see all of these neighbourhood events helping to draw the community closer.
/articles/no-age-barrier-contributing-sustainability-efforts-singapore
SINGAPORE - The Government's recent announcement that it will work on a charging model for disposable carrier bags at supermarkets has cast the spotlight on Singapore's current environmental efforts…
/articles/messy-world-hoarding
A new study shows that hoarders resist help and groups trying to help them declutter find it difficult even to gain entry to their homes.
One cramped flat was filled with teetering piles of…
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