/articles/wanted-silver-friends-seniors
With Singapore's elderly population on the increase and more of them living alone and socially isolated, there is a greater need for volunteers to befriend and look after them.
The Central…
/articles/lindas-active-ageing-journey
Even though Ms Linda Lim retired from her 9 to 6 office job only in last November, the 68 year-old is no stranger to active ageing. When she was working, Linda took time off her hectic schedule to…
/articles/amy-and-her-passion-learning
At 64, Amy has the zest and spirit of a 25 year-old. Her bubbly chatter and infectious laughter fills any room with enough warmth to melt the iceberg in the North Pole. Amy is well known among her…
/articles/seniors-learn-tap-mouse-power
Hundreds of seniors are getting up-to-date on how to use technology in their daily lives, with the help of teenage volunteers.
The North East Eldersurf Intergen Bootcamp, which is organised by…
/articles/too-young-be-grandparent
People who become grandparents at 40 or 50 may have more energy to keep up with their grandchildren, but may also experience conflicted feelings
When her daughter gave birth to a baby girl, Ms L. Loh…
/articles/painting-inspired-nature
Volunteer guide shares love for art and nature at paint-alongs
At least twice a month, volunteer nature guide Tham Pui San, 69, leads a group of about 20 people to a park or nature reserve.…
/articles/take-trip-back-time-new-pulau-ubin-tour
The 1ha orchard, with trees planted by students, will feature around 350 fruit trees from 30 different species, including rambutan and starfruit, once commonly found in kampungs.
Starting next year,…
/articles/pioneer-singapores-community-care-sector
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/articles/hidden-hong-kong-nature-trails-traditional-eateries
The city may be a popular holiday destination for Singaporeans, but there are plenty of hidden gems – from lesser-known nature trails on the outskirts of the bustling metropolis to traditional…
/articles/caregivers-fret-not-more-help-way
They can turn to respite schemes, courses and support groups
Finance manager Tay Lian Choon, 53, provided care for her mother when the older woman developed heart problems in 2011, but her caregiving…
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While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story of our Merdeka Generation, those born in the 1950s who lived and…
/articles/cycling-together-couple-embark-cycle-life
Civil servant, dementia-hit wife ride tandem bike regularly for physical and mental health
SINGAPORE - Since they got married 30 years ago, Terence Tan made it a point to do outdoor activities with…
/articles/seniors-helping-seniors-stay-healthy
Silver Generation Ambassador Ho Lai Lan visits the elderly to educate them on the benefits of functional screening and various government initiatives and schemes available for them
“It is good…
/articles/friends-you-can-count
Mr and Mrs Walter Chan volunteer as community befrienders to lend a sympathetic ear to lonely seniors
While some teenagers preferred to hang out with friends during their free time, 17-year-…
/articles/merdeka-generation-son-ubi-firmly-rooted-area
While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story of our Merdeka Generation, those born in the 1950s who lived and…
/articles/no-stage-exit-these-seniors
Retirement is an opportunity to kick-start personal passions for members of Ageless Theatre
Almost 20 years after retiring from her job as a primary school teacher, Mrs Charan Singh remains as…
/articles/something-smile-about
Project Silver Screen helps seniors like Mr Leo Boh Suan improve their oral health so they can have a better quality of life well into their golden years
After working in the Public Utilities…
/articles/creating-ties-bind
Befriender Madam Rukumani Subramaniam goes the extra mile to help socially isolated seniors find a sense of community
No man is an island. Yet many individuals in society, especially the…
/articles/working-ignite-kampung-spirit
New ideas tested at first retirement village to help residents socialise
When a fire broke out in a storeroom at retirement complex Kampung Admiralty in December, its "kampung spirit" was tested.…
/articles/tackling-ageing-issues-turning-silver-gold-singaporeans-live-longer
With life expectancy here rising steadily at three years per decade since Singapore's independence in 1965, living to 100 years might no longer be a pipe dream down the road. In The Straits Times…
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