/articles/innovative-aids-help-elderly-stay-safe-fit-home
Singapore is on the hunt for innovative devices that will help elderly citizens continue to live independently at home.
Such aids, meant to improve daily functioning in areas such as hearing…
/articles/see-world-grain-sand
Alvin Lee has a piece of life advice. "Plant as many good seeds as you can. They will grow and come back to save you one day," he says sagely.
Cultivate good relationships. Have an open heart…
/articles/running-helps-grandpa-relax-and-stay-energised
Businessman Henry Tan tells Joyce Teo what motivated him to get back in shape when he was in his late 40s.
Q What do you do to keep fit?
A I run two to three times a week and I do it at 6am,…
/articles/volunteers-help-seniors-look-good-snap
Window of Colours holds makeovers and photo shoot sessions for seniors for free
Madam Yong Ng Moi was smiling so broadly it threatened to split her face.
"The last time I had make-up on was…
/articles/foster-mum-among-247-volunteers-hailed
She gets award for passion and dedication in taking care of boy with host of medical issues
It is not easy to foster a child, not to mention a baby who cannot see, walk or speak at all.…
/articles/retired-keeping-busy-volunteer
Former senior exec wants to kill stereotype that older people are helpless and sick
While most elderly people become less active post-retirement, Mr Ngiam Tong Yuen became the opposite. For…
/articles/keep-well-positive-attitude-towards-ageing
Nothing is impossible if you don't let age hold you back, says active 79-year-old
Ageing is not just about positive thinking. "It's about having a positive attitude towards ageing," said Daisy…
/articles/78-years-old-and-active-volunteer
Chee Chat San is one of 300 regular volunteers at RVSP Singapore, which is launching a drive to rope in more seniors
He is well beyond the retirement age, but Mr Chee Chat San still carries…
/articles/they-go-knocking-seniors-doors
Pioneer Generation Ambassadors visit the elderly at home to explain healthcare benefits
Volunteers Nick Low, 16, and Gladys Ong, 48, knocked on the door of an elderly man's home repeatedly,…
/articles/garden-city-roots-garden-party-grants
One-time amount of $50,000 will be given to 50 community gardens to benefit residents
It is a year to party, so a one-time grant of $50,000 will be given out to 50 community gardens here to…
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/articles/when-age-just-number-teaching-others-how-fly-drones
In an auditorium in Bishan one weekday afternoon, two drones bob up and down, zipping left and right and even doing "flips" in the air.
The two men behind these stunts are old hands at flying…
/articles/whole-new-world
Attending the National Silver Academy’s digital courses helps Ms Brenda Yap to be savvier in this digital age
It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Even coding.
Ms Brenda Yap, 66, is one…
/articles/friends-and-loved-ones-around-me
"I used to be a road sweeper... On my days off, I would go ‘jalan jalan’ (shopping), or visit my elder daughter who lives in JB (Johor Bahru) to babysit my grandchildren.
After they grew up, I…
/articles/self-care-caregivers
As a caregiver, you play a key role in supporting your loved ones through their treatment, in managing their daily living activities like eating and showering, as well as their mental and emotional…
/inspiration/building-skills-and-knowledge-age-productively
Mdm Aisah’s desire to learn and pursuit of her ideal lifestyle after retirement had led her to pick up many useful skills and knowledge in the recent years.
/inspiration/positive-octogenarian
Mr Anthony Goh Tee Kow may be 82 years old this year, but his mind remains as sharp as ever. Although retired, he currently keeps himself busy with reading and learning new things.
/inspiration/curiosity-helped-kickstart-her-learning-journey
62-year-old Mdm Saroja has always been a curious individual. Simply knowing the basic functions of a smartphone wasn’t enough for Mdm Saroja’s inquisitiveness.
/inspiration/upskilling-second-career-after-retirement
Ms Primla decided to venture into the arts as her second profession at the age of 60. She was a beautician in her previous job. She was encouraged by her husband to take the first step in pursuing…
/inspiration/pursuing-active-ageing-lifestyle
I learnt to communicate better and be more patient and understanding towards my family and friends.
It was a memorable experience for 65-year-old Madam Susan Teo when she dressed up as Marilyn Monroe…
/inspiration/striving-learn-merdeka-generation-spirit
Being part of the Merdeka generation, Mdm Virna Ng, 67, is a go-getter who embodies the can-do spirit and is keen to pursue purpose and fulfilment in life.
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