/articles/can-dementia-or-stroke-patients-age-well-yes-if-mindsets-change
We need to rethink our concept of successful ageing and accept and embrace declining faculties.
The recent suicide of acclaimed Chinese novelist Chiung Yao sparked an outpouring of grief, as…
/articles/struggle-hope-helping-hands-giving-lift-spores-elderly-workers-and-families-need
Whether through senior care or career training, NTUC and its NTUC Enterprise Businesses’ targeted support programmes have helped transform the lives of those who need it most
Every morning, 75…
/articles/hello-uncle-students-help-elderly-coffee-shops-plug-social-care-system
SINGAPORE – Like many other elderly men, 77-year-old Foo Hwee Wan frequents coffee shops near his home to pass the time.
The retired timber worker, who lives with 16 pet birds in a…
/articles/single-ageing-and-struggling-find-right-donees-my-lpa
When you can no longer handle your own financial and healthcare issues, you need someone to do it for you. It’s not easy to find such a person.
SINGAPORE - I have known for several years that…
/articles/team-built-arcade-games-keep-seniors-fit-wins-huawei-tech-contest
SINGAPORE – Picture yourself having fun dancing to late Taiwanese songstress Teresa Teng’s songs or familiar local classics like Chan Mali Chan in a rhythm game where players step in directions…
/articles/ai-technology-being-used-help-seniors-tell-their-life-stories-keep-active
SINGAPORE – Madam Lian Swee Wah has always been drawn to the power of words, and she loves writing. She wrote her first book – an autobiography – in 2019 and published it with the help of a former…
/articles/seniors-become-caregivers-seniors-can-doctors-lighten-their-load
Many caregivers struggle with their own ageing issues. Conversations that lead to more meaningful care can ease their burden.
Tan Kok Yang
A man who looked like he was in his early 60s…
/articles/how-food-giving-these-spore-seniors-second-lease-life
SINGAPORE – The customers have dried up and the shutters drawn down, but 85-year-old Madam Beh Ah Moy’s stove is still warm as ever.
These days, she cooks not for the queues of loyal…
/articles/can-ai-lighten-load-social-workers
Other sectors worry about the impact of AI on jobs, but it can make the job of a social worker much easier.
Adeline Tiah
Meet Sarah, a social worker with a heart as big as her caseload…
/articles/ageing-blessing-says-chief-spores-silver-generation-office
SINGAPORE – Stereotypes about military men abound, and they are often not very flattering. Rigid, bureaucratic, unimaginative, boring and humourless are but some words that come to mind.
These…
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/inspiration/pursuing-fulfilling-life-after-retirement
“I’ve never imagined that one day, I would be able to publish a book. I can’t wait for it to be launched at the National Library in March next year.” - Ang Siew Mui, 74
/articles/boomer-theatre-couple-neo-swee-lin-lim-kay-siu-sing-and-play-ukulele-twitch
SINGAPORE – They are known for their infectious humour and you might have seen them strutting their stuff on the theatre stage.
But you can also catch one of Singapore’s most famous thespian…
/articles/flamenco-tapas-architecture-history-why-andalusia-needs-be-your-next-spain-itinerary
ANDALUSIA, Spain – While pandemic border restrictions kept me homebound for the past two years, I found myself itching to see, taste and feel something a little less Singaporean. I made a list of…
/articles/what-do-if-you-are-robbed-and-other-self-defence-tips-travel
SINGAPORE - From bag snatchers on motorbikes to pickpockets on the subway, travelling carries an inherent risk.
/articles/wild-wild-western-australia-family
KALBARRI AND SHARK BAY, AUSTRALIA - Peering over the precipice, I tune my ear to the sound of birdsong as the jade snake of the Murchison River winds its way through the gorge 100m below.
…
/inspiration/helping-seniors-gain-newfound-confidence-happiness
I’ve made a lot of new friends and expanded my social circle. [In addition to providing makeup services,] we would rehearse and sing and dance together, and present entertainment programmes in…
/inspiration/learning-and-volunteering-through-photography-helped-enrich-his-life-after-retirement
It didn't take long before I started to feel that I should devote my time to contribute back to the community instead of spending 24 hours on myself. That would make my life more meaningful.
/articles/now-rainy-day-here-how-much-savings-are-enough
SINGAPORE - Start investing young is a mantra I'm hearing a lot these days and it's piling on the pressure for me to quickly park my funds in investments.
A friend in her mid-20s told me that…
/articles/rest-peach-personalised-urns-help-overcome-taboos
A new project where people can design their own cremation urns is encouraging important open conversations about the end of life.
Most cremation urns in Singapore are plain, functional vessels…
/articles/active-ageing-how-wealth-life-experience-and-knowledge-helped-made-learning-new-things
Free activities at community centres, e-learning resources and YouTube videos also kept this active woman connected with the world
Ms Margaret M Tang may have spent the bulk of her adult life…
/whats-on/activities/emotion-regulation-mind-your-head-x-toyl-0
Take hold of your emotions for a healthier state of mind.
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/whats-on/activities/pleasure-short-story-story-beings
A talk by Elaine Chiew on why we read and write short stories.
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/whats-on/activities/share-fest-woodlands-regional-library
Join us and hear from our speakers on their experiences on learning, sharing and working with communities.
Join us and hear from our speakers on their experiences on learning, sharing and…
/whats-on/activities/zentangle-workshop-time-your-life
Time: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Discover Zentangle art and unleash your creativity!
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/whats-on/activities/nsa-virtual-roadshow
In conjunction with the National Celebration of Seniors this month, join us at the National Silver Academy (NSA) Virtual Roadshow from 6 - 19 October 2022 to keep engaged! Be wowed by the many…
/whats-on/activities/let-your-stories-talk-you-toyl-celebration
Time: 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Uncover the immense potential of storytelling.
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Stories can be found in every culture and are often used as a tool to communicate. They…
/whats-on/activities/guided-exhibition-tour-directing-real-chua-mia-tee-toyl
Time: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Discover Singapore’s past through the lens of a realist artist.
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/whats-on/activities/narrating-your-personal-stories-toyl-celebration
Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Become a master storyteller and captivate your audience.
NOTE: Participants who sign up for this workshop must be able to attend all 3 sessions on 4, 12, and…
/whats-on/activities/human-library-old-gold-toyl-celebration
Time: 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Hear from our speakers as they share their inspiring stories and experiences.
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People are like books – personal, unique, and full of…
/whats-on/activities/archives-unlocked-oral-histories-singapores-english-pop-music-pioneers
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Listen to the joys and struggles of Singapore's pop music pioneers through oral history interviews.
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