/articles/showing-their-heart-poor-seniors-sewing-them-new-clothes-cny
SINGAPORE - When office manager Linda Kuan, 55, was growing up, she received new clothes only once a year - during Chinese New Year.
Her father died when Ms Kuan, an only child, was in primary…
/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…
/articles/prostate-cancer-early-screenings-can-save-lives
SINGAPORE - Screening for prostate cancer saves lives, say doctors and cancer survivors.
This was the case for retired marine engineer Victor Tay, 68, who learnt he had prostate cancer only…
/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.
/inspiration/still-going-strong-74
Volunteering makes me feel young at heart because I’m hanging out with the younger generation and it gives me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life.
/articles/woman-71-sole-caregiver-daughter-and-sister-mental-disorders-and-husband-who-had-cancer
SINGAPORE - For over a decade now, Madam Kong Ching Mei, 71, has been the sole caregiver of her daughter, who has bipolar disorder; her younger sister, who has schizophrenia; and her husband, who is…
/inspiration/strengthening-digital-skills-make-life-more-convenient-fulfilling-during-pandemic
I think we should treat learning as something fun. Learning new things can bring freshness, vitality and even delay the ageing process.
/articles/bedok-residents-spread-covid-19-vaccination-message
They are ordinary people helping their neighbours navigate Covid-19 measures and passing on much-needed supplies. In the first in an ongoing series, The Straits Times visits Bedok.
SINGAPORE…
/articles/why-asians-develop-diabetes-lower-ages-and-bmis
SINGAPORE - According to the International Diabetes Federation, more than half of the people with diabetes in the world are from Asia, which also has the highest mortality rate from the disease…
/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.…
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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…
/articles/can-daily-spoonful-turmeric-reduce-health-risks
Joyce Teo finds out more about the purported anti-cancer properties of the spice
Numerous studies have been done on the benefits of turmeric, a dark yellow spice commonly used in Indian and…
/articles/nostalgic-blogger
Passing on heartfelt stories of Singapore to the youths of today through modern means of Internet blogging.
By Lee Ker Yuan
His blog post on the Bukit Ho Swee fire was handpicked by Prime Minister…
/articles/menopause
Menopause is a natural process and an important life marker in women. In Asia, menopause occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years, and the average age for natural menopause is 50 years. In…
/articles/bowling-seniors-over-kinect-technology
Senior activity centre's Xbox 360 bowling sessions draw about 40 participants weekly
Mr Eng Ah Tee, 74, stared intently at three bowling pins on the television screen in front of him.
…
/articles/no-more-hazards-no-more-falls-mum
Preventive steps, such as clearing potential hazards at home, help keep older people safe
Getting up after a fall can be difficult, especially for older people.
For them, the risk and…
/articles/new-fitness-test-helps-seniors-work-out-best-exercise
Every other day, Mr Richard Lim lifts 5kg dumbbells 100 times and does 100 push-ups. But he is no young man pushing himself hard at the gym. He is 77 years old and works out at home.
"I am the…
/articles/cut-out-these-dementia-risk-factors
Dementia prevalence has been increasing in Singapore.
In 2005, there were roughly 22,000 dementia sufferers aged 65 and above. This number is set to hit 187,000 by 2050.
These figures from…
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