/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/assisi-hospice-ramp-palliative-home-care-capacity-50-end-2026
SINGAPORE - Assisi Hospice is planning to increase its patient capacity for palliative home care services by 50 per cent within the next two years, in anticipation of an increase in demand for the…
/articles/retirement-age-uniformed-home-team-officers-be-extended-57-jan-1-2025
SINGAPORE – The retirement age for Home Team uniformed officers like the police will be raised from 56 to 57 from Jan 1, 2025.
This will allow the Ministry of Home Affairs to better meet its…
/articles/taking-eldercare-new-heights
Not just technology but an improved ecosystem, incorporating best practices from around the world, is what will make the biggest difference.
Earlier in May I visited the Ageing Asia Innovation…
/articles/meet-little-red-hat-who-travels-around-singapore-giving-free-haircuts-elderly-and-needy
Meet the ‘little red hat’ who travels around Singapore giving free haircuts to the elderly and needy
To mark Kindness Day SG, which falls on May 17 in 2024, The Straits Times speaks to individuals who go out of their way to help people and spread kindness.
SINGAPORE – On the first Tuesday of…
/articles/well-belanja-you-ong-ye-kung-urges-better-outreach-interesting-activities-engage-seniors
SINGAPORE – When Health Minister Ong Ye Kung invites elderly residents in his ward to visit active ageing centres, “I will emphasise to them that everything is free and we will belanja (treat) them…
/articles/over-200-active-ageing-centres-get-100m-govt-funding-coming-year-ong-ye-kung
SINGAPORE - Some $100 million will be pumped into more than 200 active ageing centres from April 2024 to March 2025, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
This is up from the $60 million provided…
/articles/garden-bed-bringing-nature-and-healing-hospital-patients
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital brightens the day of acute care patients with a horticultural therapy project. Spearheaded by a team of occupational therapists, it sees the hospital moving “gardens” into its…
/inspiration/pursuing-knowledge-self-improvement
“Ageing well means embracing change, adapting to new challenges, and continuing to pursue personal growth and happiness throughout life.” Mr Paul Ng
/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…
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/articles/senior-volunteers-lauded-contributions-community
Every senior is a precious resource, minister says at non-profit group's appreciation event.
From volunteering at Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital and the Indian Heritage Centre to serving as a receptionist…
/articles/whats-best-time-day-exercise
(NYTIMES) - Is it better for our bodies to work out at certain times of the day?
A new study of exercise timing and metabolic health suggests that, at least for some people, the answer is yes.
The…
/inspiration/passion-make-difference
I have gained many positive things by volunteering and giving back such as developing more compassion and patience towards others and in return receiving love and friendship from staffs and other…
/articles/nus-honours-104-year-old-pioneer-gynaecologist
Oon Chiew Seng also made contributions in women's health, anti-ageing science, dementia.
Dr Oon Chiew Seng, one of Singapore's first obstetricians and gynaecologists, has received an honorary degree…
/articles/virtual-trishaw-rides-let-isolated-seniors-get-out-and-about
At the height of the pandemic, nursing homes became out of bounds to visitors and volunteers to protect their vulnerable elderly residents.
So Cycling Without Age Singapore, a charity which takes…
/articles/parents-generosity-inspired-sisters-set-soup-kitchen
Inspired by the generosity of their late parents, three sisters have come together to provide free vegetarian meals to the needy.
Krsna's Free Meals, which was started in 2018, offers free breakfast…
/inspiration/volunteering-learning-experience
“Now, having gone through it, I realise that there is so much to gain and that I have truly learned a lot from all my experiences.
/inspiration/unexpected-rewards-volunteering
It was at that moment, I realised I had made the right decision to volunteer.
/inspiration/sister-act
Through their selfless act of volunteerism, they are not only making a difference to the community they serve, but also strengthening their bonds of sisterhood.
/articles/beyond-age
For Dr Ma Swan Hoo, age is just a number.
Looking cool and poised in a sky blue embroidered blouse and matching scarf, Dr Ma Swan Hoo muses on a thought that has her eyes dancing and the corners of…
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