/articles/it-changed-my-life-he-battled-against-cancer-four-times
Inflight manager, who wrote a book about his struggles, does not fear death anymore
There are five scars, a couple of them overlapping, on Mr Richard Ng's body.
"One's from the bladder, one's…
/articles/seniors-do-catwalk-manhunt-finalists
SINGAPORE - With their arms interlocked, Manhunt finalist Zane Lee, 27, and senior citizen Carol Goh Lay Khon strutted their stuff on stage as they did a catwalk together at an open space in Marine…
/articles/lives-they-live-octogenarian-goes-knock-knock-knock-good-cause
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.
Every…
/articles/brothers-greatest-gift-his-kidney
T'ang Quartet brothers talk about arduous journey to donate kidney to younger sibling
Brothers Leslie and Lionel Tan have been known for beguiling audiences across the world as part of renowned local…
/articles/self-study-research-understand-mums-dementia
When Ms Jasmine Chua's mother, Madam Tan Mui Im, returned from a holiday at the end of 2005, she suffered a mild stroke.
Soon after, Ms Chua, 46, noticed drastic changes in her mother.
…
/articles/mums-volunteer-despite-hardships
In fast-paced Singapore, there are those in need - and those who go out of their way to meet those needs. This is part of a series on noteworthy causes The Straits Times is spotlighting.
It is a lazy…
/articles/ah-ma-takes-plunge-flippa-good-time
Some women in their 60s and 70s are making a splash playing a game similar to water polo
On Thursday mornings, at a time when students are having their first classes of the day, much splish-…
/articles/pork-and-pineapple-curry-pot-pie
A rich and buttery homemade chicken pie that Ms Sarah Lee tried when she was 11 years old at a friend's birthday party got her hooked on baking pies.
Now 57, the full-time volunteer at a home…
/articles/hot-and-sour-soup
When stay-home mum Nilofar Iyer was asked to fill extra time in a cooking class recently, she wondered how the students would react.
The 44-year-old volunteer with Cooking Frenz, a cooking…
/articles/brain-gain
Madam Katherine Chua keeps her mind sharp by joining a programme that promotes bonding between youth and seniors
For Madam Katherine Chua, leading a healthy lifestyle is more than just staying in…
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/articles/he-learns-how-play-drum-74
Mr Morris Ng is a music lover. However, because of his work commitment that he was often assigned to foreign countries to open new offices, Mr Ng did not have the chance and time to learn a musical…
/articles/community-clubs-still-have-place-spore-pm
FOUR years ago, members of the Golden Years Ukulele Strummers were total strangers.
But last night, their friendship and bond over music were palpable as they performed at a dinner to…
/articles/marathon-runner-75
Mrs Singh, 75, is truly an inspiration. Since 2010, she has taken part in various types of runs, be it a 10km marathon, half marathon or full marathon. The former primary school teacher said she…
/articles/he-never-stops-learning
Mr Goh Seok Hiong, 73, never stops learning new things. An avid sports lover, he took up in-line skating at the age of 67 and is an active pickle ball player with his kaki thrice a week. His recent…
/articles/lets-meet-some-lifelong-learners-wendy-ong
From as early as the age of 5, Wendy Ong wanted to learn English so that she can be a doctor.
There was a time when my colleagues and I would hide away from English-speaking customers. But later, I…
/articles/getting-more-seniors-volunteer
Greater recognition, training opportunities and flexible volunteer work are some ways in which more seniors can be encouraged to give their time to a good cause.
These were among ideas…
/articles/help-seniors-produce-own-audio-shows
DIALOGUES on grandparenting, interviews with elderly volunteers and advice on making end-of-life preparations.
These will feature on the "Gift of Age" show, an Internet podcast series launched…
/articles/building-circles-friendship
Volunteers at a new social club for oldies are getting as much from the gatherings as the senior citizens
With a greeting on her lips and a smile on her face, she moved easily among…
/articles/living-life-no-regrets
A jovial granny on-stage and off-stage, Beatrice Chien shares how she pursued her passion of acting at the age of 62.
This 71-year-old grandmother of three had the acting bug at an early age. But due…
/articles/retired-nurse-tends-health-care-needs-seniors
MADAM Yeo Chwee Fong spent 36 years as a nurse in hospitals all over Singapore.
But despite retiring 14 years ago, the 70-year-old is still conducting health screenings and dispensing useful…
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