/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…
/articles/epigram-books-founder-edmund-wee-not-letting-cancer-stop-him-helping-spore-write-its
Edmund Wee, the founder of Epigram Books, is not letting cancer slow him down as he does all he can to promote Singapore literature.
Edmund Wee sees his career in 20-year cycles.
From…
/articles/goodlife-studio-broadens-active-ageing-appeal-carpentry-digital-media-tea-bar
SINGAPORE – Arts and crafts, bingo sessions and exercise classes are common offerings at active ageing centres, but social service agency Montfort Care hopes to attract seniors with more diverse…
/articles/redevelopment-necessary-lets-rethink-how-we-do-it
Let’s consider what aspects of neighbourhoods should be preserved, bearing in mind the needs of an ageing population.
Every time someone expresses sadness over any redevelopment plans, or…
/articles/network-launched-boost-volunteerism-among-seniors
SINGAPORE – Mr Stanley Peh, 74, who is retired, has been volunteering for over 10 years, with some of his time spent at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) helping out at its community events.
“…
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/articles/life-food-violet-oon-quest-best-briyani
SINGAPORE - Imagine turning 100 years old. It is a milestone that a young nation like Singapore has yet to reach, but that is what one of Singapore's stalwart restaurants did in April last year.…
/inspiration/avid-learners-finding-ways-learn-amid-pandemic
Being at home all the time increases stress. Especially for those who live alone, (they) will only watch television. Thus, it is important to keep engaged in learning and also go out from time to…
/inspiration/befriendee-befriender
Through volunteering, I have also learnt to be more patient and be a better listener. I am inspired to continue helping others as it gives me a great sense of contentment.
/articles/powerlifting-shes-66-has-osteopenia-and-can-deadlift-115kg
SINGAPORE - Patricia Lynn Meyer never expected herself to become a powerlifter, especially when she first walked into Hygieia Strength & Conditioning gym along Haig Road in April 2017.
She…
/articles/community-care-supporting-people-dementia-singapore
SINGAPORE - As caregiver to a parent with dementia, Mr Yeo Seng Sit spends hours with his 83-year-old mother Chew Cheng Phong, encouraging her to do simple chores, mental exercises and colouring.…
/articles/grandpa-keeps-forgetting-how-explain-dementia-kids
SINGAPORE - As a little girl, Alexis Kho used to spin her late grandfather around in circles whenever he sat in his wheelchair. She was good at making him laugh, although the two of them did not…
/articles/cant-fly-aviation-enthusiasts-say-plane-spotting-next-best-thing
SINGAPORE - Under the palm trees and blue skies at Changi Beach Park, a group of people, armed with long camera lenses, gather and wait.
There is a rumble in the distance and they point their lenses…
/articles/top-places-shoot-sunrise-and-sunset-singapore
SINGAPORE - Shutterbugs have embraced a pandemic pastime: Chasing sunrises and sunsets.
Capturing the dreamy colours of dawn and dusk has an evergreen appeal. But some have found that Covid-19 curbs…
/articles/retiree-donated-more-500-items-national-collection
SINGAPORE - Retired lawyer and banker John Koh's home is unusual for its focus away from its living spaces.
Packed tightly in a 1,200 sq ft space over two floors in the terrace house near Orchard…
/inspiration/finding-calmness-rush-everyday-life
I feel that volunteering gives one the opportunity to bring joy, hope, cheers to those in need and in return, we get a sense of achievement, satisfaction, calmness.
/whats-on/activities/my-wealth-stories-4-parts-seniors-time-your-life-1
Time: 02:00 PM
Discover how you can turn experiences into an engaging oral story through the use of storytelling strategies and share your life lessons!
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/whats-on/activities/flourish-caring-your-musculoskeletal-system-zoom-toyl
Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Don't let the fear of ageing, keep you from enjoying your golden years!
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/whats-on/activities/chinese-traditional-motifs-stencilling-workshop-tobyato
Time: 01:00 PM & 05:00 PM
What is the significance behind the dragons, phoenixes and tigers that adorn the backdrops and panels of traditional Chinese street opera? Uncover their symbolism…
/whats-on/activities/introduction-scratch-coding-part-2-time-your-life
Time: 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Learn how you can create your very own song with Scratch.
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/whats-on/activities/introduction-scratch-coding-part-1-time-your-life
Time: 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Learn the fundamentals of scratch programming and create a virtual aquarium.
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/whats-on/activities/my-wealth-stories-4-parts-seniors-time-your-life-0
Discover how you can turn experiences into an engaging oral story through the use of storytelling strategies and share your life lessons!
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NOTE: Registration is only…
/whats-on/activities/my-wealth-stories-4-parts-seniors-time-your-life
Discover how you can turn experiences into an engaging oral story through the use of storytelling strategies and share your life lessons!
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This programme is strictly for…
/whats-on/activities/ocd-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-symptoms-treatment
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is when people have recurring, unwanted thoughts or sensations causing them to do something repetitively
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Symptoms of OCD include
/whats-on/activities/thinker-create-my-wealth-stories-part-three-time-your-life
Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Discover how you can turn experiences into an engaging oral story through the use of storytelling strategies and share your life lessons!
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/whats-on/activities/thinker-create-my-wealth-stories-part-two-time-your-life
Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Discover how you can turn experiences into an engaging oral story through the use of storytelling strategies and share your life lessons!
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