/volunteerism/community-care-ambassadors-programme
In Collaboration with Repair Kopitiam, the Community Care Ambassador programme connect volunteers with isolated or homebound seniors, offering companionship and emotional support. Volunteers receive…
/volunteerism/caregiving-navigators-programme
In Collaboration with Nee Soon South grassroots, the Caregiving Navigators volunteer programme engages compassionate individuals to provide guidance, empathy, and practical assistance to caregivers.…
/volunteerism/age-friendly-ambassador-programme
The age-friendly ambassador programme aims to foster connection and community among seniors in the community and eldercare facilities through planned social activities. Our trained ambassadors will…
/volunteerism/gardens-bay-volunteer-programme
Through volunteerism, Gardens by the Bay, we hope to foster a sense of community ownership and national pride. Our comprehensive program includes an array of activities catering to people with…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-volunteer-leadership
The volunteer leadership program aims to tap into the leadership potential of seniors by providing relevant training and opportunities for seniors to take on leadership roles in their volunteering…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-trainer
This programme enables volunteers with expertise knowledge or skills to conduct peer-learning classes in a variety of subjects such as balloon scrulpturing, smartphone applications, calligraphy…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-sewing-services
This Programme will train volunteers on sewing and mending of clothes for residents of nursing homes or needy elderly in the community. Volunteers may be deployed to nursing homes or homes of needy…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-craft-making-services
This Programme will train volunteers to produce handicraft items for nursing homes or community events. These could be seasonal craft items such as Christmas decorations, or art pieces such as Nagomi…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-handyman-services
To provide practical help to low income elderly in simple home improvement or repairs. This program recruit, train and deploy volunteers to perform simple wall painting, home electrical, plumbing or…
/volunteerism/silver-friend-wheelchair-servicing
The use of wheelchairs as a mobility aids by seniors has grown exponentially due to the ageing society of Singapore. The commercial servicing and repair of wheelchairs can be expensive and lacking.…
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/articles/yen-record-low-japan-offers-amazing-value-top-tips-travellers
He has not spoken English for three years, says the fatherly volunteer at the tourist office. “But we are ready. It is a long wait,” he says animatedly.
He urges me to spend some tranquil,…
/articles/4000-seniors-participate-inaugural-event-promoting-healthy-meaningful-activities
SINGAPORE - Some 4,000 seniors on Wednesday took part at an event aiming to empower elderly residents here to pursue healthy and meaningful activities, regardless of their overall physical condition…
/articles/after-warming-volunteers-retiree-now-advocate-care-centre
Retired timber worker Lim Thiam Teng calls the Montfort Care GoodLife! centre in Marine Parade his second home.
He cycles there thrice weekly, spending about an hour each time playing bingo or…
/articles/dont-rob-them-their-independence-helping-patients-design-life-around-dementia
SINGAPORE – Madam Leong Seow Kheun likes to start the day with a morning walk.
“I still have stamina,” says the 87-year-old housewife, who has Alzheimer’s disease and short-term memory loss.…
/articles/road-map-healthy-longevity-steps-ensure-longer-more-meaningful-lives
SINGAPORE - The world's population is ageing.
This can become either a burden society has to bear or a benefit to all if older people remain healthy and continue contributing to the economy…
/articles/seniors-will-help-other-seniors-spot-scams-under-new-initiative
Seniors do not always understand commonly used terms such as URL (uniform resource locator) and OTP (one-time password), and the lack of familiarity with such terms discourages them from learning…
/inspiration/making-difference-peoples-lives
"As I live my life actively with a whole new mindset, it has made me more resilient. I also feel happier and more fulfilled now,"
/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/making-silver-years-meaningful
I’ve always wanted to bring joy to the elderly with my talent. So, as long as they are happy, I feel very fulfilled and satisfied.
/inspiration/vibrant-ageing-purpose
The desire to develop friendships will naturally come when you do things right.
/whats-on/activities/sustainablefest-2021-jurong-lake-gardens-online-edition
On the 26 and 27 June, join us online for SustainableFest 2021 by Jurong Lake Gardens! You will get to pick up gardening tips, explore biodiversity and sustainable features and watch…
/whats-on/activities/connecting-nature-creativity-community-and-mental-health-read-fest
Time: 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Join this discussion on the importance of nature to our well-being and creativity.
About the Programme/Event
/whats-on/activities/interested-volunteering-enriching-lives-seniors-programme-elsp
Time: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
What is the programme about?
RSVP Singapore’s Enriching Lives of Seniors Programme (ELSP) was piloted back in November 2013. This programme provides senior volunteers…
/whats-on/activities/envisage-2021-motivation-entrepreneurship-and-active-ageing-toyl
Time: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Be empowered to realise your dreams and aspirations by challenging your mindset.
About the Programme
There is no age limit on dreams—whether it is becoming…
/whats-on/activities/envisage-2021-reminiscence-dementia-care-time-your-life
Time: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Learn how reminiscence can benefit persons living with dementia at this experiential workshop.
About the Programme
/whats-on/activities/introduction-palliative-care-lifestyle-0
Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Join us for an educational talk by Singapore Hospice Council about the types of Palliative Care services.
About this event
NOTE: Registration is only…
/whats-on/activities/using-microsoft-windows-10-part-2-time-your-life
Time: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Learn how to use Windows 10 to the fullest.
About the Programme/Event
Discover the wonders of the latest Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System in this…
/whats-on/activities/using-microsoft-windows-10-part-1-time-your-life
Time: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Learn how to use Windows 10 to the fullest.
About the Programme/Event
Discover the wonders of the latest Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System in this…
/whats-on/activities/common-smartphone-problems-how-fix-them-part-2
Time: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pick up some relatively simple fixes that you can perform yourself without visiting a mobile repair shop.
About the Programme/Event
In this session,…
/whats-on/activities/common-smartphone-problems-how-fix-them-part-1
Time: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pick up some relatively simple fixes that you can perform yourself without visiting a mobile repair shop.
About the Programme/Event
Regardless of the…
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