/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…
/articles/one-year-after-circuit-breaker-people-spore-socialising-less-working-more-mental-well
SINGAPORE - People here have been socialising less and working more since the circuit breaker last year, a survey has found.
It noted that 61 per cent of the 1,000 respondents said they now socialise…
/inspiration/never-retire-learning
People usually think that I am very free after retiring… but they will be surprised to learn that I am actually very busy!
/inspiration/equipping-seniors-digital-skills-go-cashless
Equipping seniors with digital skills to go cashless
/inspiration/understanding-ones-cultural-roots
Now that I have learnt Chinese, I understand my roots better. Besides that, learning Mandarin can also help to keep my mind stimulated, boosting my intellectual wellness.
/inspiration/reinventing-retirement-living-life-fullest
Learning more about the trendiest topics not only allows me to gain new knowledge, but I am also able to communicate better with others, especially with the younger generations.
/inspiration/embarking-lifelong-learning-journey
I enjoy acquiring new skills. Having the knowledge to impart to other seniors in the community is such a great joy to me. It’s like my life has just begun.
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/articles/nurturing-love-nature
My Turf is a fortnightly series that aims to tell the untold stories in our neighbourhoods. In this instalment, we look at how community gardens in the heartlands have flourished in recent years.
The…
/articles/62-year-old-dedicates-life-keeping-people-safe-water
When lifeguard George Lee Song Choo saw a man having difficulties in the Yio Chu Kang swimming pool, he rushed to his aid.
The man, who was in his 60s, was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital,…
/articles/age-just-number
Seniors become guides at new Science Centre show, sharing their secrets to ageing well
Growing old may be dreaded by or even terrifying for some people.
Yet, not many would strike a…
/articles/suss-weave-social-impact-all-courses
It will introduce a compulsory social science module for 13,000 part-time students
The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) will expand its offerings in social sciences and weave elements…
/articles/lives-they-live-age-no-big-deal-compact-strongman
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such a person in the series, The Lives They Live.
Mr Ng Bee…
/articles/retirees-sense-purpose-do-better
They are likely to be healthier and live longer than people without this motivation
After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age and…
/articles/international-day-older-persons-2017-seniors-gratitude-story-2
Friendship can blossom in the most unlikely of situations as proven by Muthusamy’s friendship with Katherine.
Reliving his childhood memories by playing with rabbits behind a temple that he…
/articles/lives-they-live-man-who-engineered-life-tech
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such people in the series, The Lives They Live.
In a modest…
/articles/lives-they-live-finding-his-calling-75
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such people in the series, The Lives They Live.
For…
/articles/he-helps-seniors-understand-language-technology
Retired human resource professional Tariam Singh is fluent in multiple languages, and he puts them to use regularly to help fellow senior citizens get to grips with technology.
Besides being a whiz…
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