/articles/brothers-greatest-gift-his-kidney
T'ang Quartet brothers talk about arduous journey to donate kidney to younger sibling
Brothers Leslie and Lionel Tan have been known for beguiling audiences across the world as part of renowned local…
/articles/self-study-research-understand-mums-dementia
When Ms Jasmine Chua's mother, Madam Tan Mui Im, returned from a holiday at the end of 2005, she suffered a mild stroke.
Soon after, Ms Chua, 46, noticed drastic changes in her mother.
…
/articles/mums-volunteer-despite-hardships
In fast-paced Singapore, there are those in need - and those who go out of their way to meet those needs. This is part of a series on noteworthy causes The Straits Times is spotlighting.
It is a lazy…
/articles/ah-ma-takes-plunge-flippa-good-time
Some women in their 60s and 70s are making a splash playing a game similar to water polo
On Thursday mornings, at a time when students are having their first classes of the day, much splish-…
/articles/pork-and-pineapple-curry-pot-pie
A rich and buttery homemade chicken pie that Ms Sarah Lee tried when she was 11 years old at a friend's birthday party got her hooked on baking pies.
Now 57, the full-time volunteer at a home…
/articles/hot-and-sour-soup
When stay-home mum Nilofar Iyer was asked to fill extra time in a cooking class recently, she wondered how the students would react.
The 44-year-old volunteer with Cooking Frenz, a cooking…
/articles/brain-gain
Madam Katherine Chua keeps her mind sharp by joining a programme that promotes bonding between youth and seniors
For Madam Katherine Chua, leading a healthy lifestyle is more than just staying in…
/articles/silver-academy-courses-15000-seniors-prove-age-no-barrier-learning
For Madam Rajam Sadanandan, the learning never stops.
A fall last year might have put her studies at the Singapore University of Social Sciences on hold, but the 71-year-old former…
/articles/still-dating-my-spouse-how-4-married-couples-carve-out-time-each-other
Married couples who carve out time for each other regularly build resilient relationships and create a secure family environment, say experts
Courtship should not end with marriage, some…
/articles/bringing-cheer-other-seniors
Volunteer work keeps Madam Renuka Devi Ratty, 66, physically and mentally active
Strict upbringing by her father, who was a firm disciplinarian, left Madam Victoria Rany Francis with a…
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/articles/he-never-stops-learning
Mr Goh Seok Hiong, 73, never stops learning new things. An avid sports lover, he took up in-line skating at the age of 67 and is an active pickle ball player with his kaki thrice a week. His recent…
/articles/lets-meet-some-lifelong-learners-wendy-ong
From as early as the age of 5, Wendy Ong wanted to learn English so that she can be a doctor.
There was a time when my colleagues and I would hide away from English-speaking customers. But later, I…
/articles/getting-more-seniors-volunteer
Greater recognition, training opportunities and flexible volunteer work are some ways in which more seniors can be encouraged to give their time to a good cause.
These were among ideas…
/articles/help-seniors-produce-own-audio-shows
DIALOGUES on grandparenting, interviews with elderly volunteers and advice on making end-of-life preparations.
These will feature on the "Gift of Age" show, an Internet podcast series launched…
/articles/building-circles-friendship
Volunteers at a new social club for oldies are getting as much from the gatherings as the senior citizens
With a greeting on her lips and a smile on her face, she moved easily among…
/articles/living-life-no-regrets
A jovial granny on-stage and off-stage, Beatrice Chien shares how she pursued her passion of acting at the age of 62.
This 71-year-old grandmother of three had the acting bug at an early age. But due…
/articles/retired-nurse-tends-health-care-needs-seniors
MADAM Yeo Chwee Fong spent 36 years as a nurse in hospitals all over Singapore.
But despite retiring 14 years ago, the 70-year-old is still conducting health screenings and dispensing useful…
/articles/delivering-food-his-weekly-date
GREGORY Lee Ying Meng, 72, has a date with his wife every Saturday night.
They go round collecting and delivering bread for food-distribution charity Food From The Heart.
Mr Lee began working…
/articles/going-fourth-multiply-talking-about-old-issue
By 2030 there will be estimated 600,000 Singaporeans aged 75 years and older.
By 2030 there will be estimated 600,000 Singaporeans aged 75 years and older. Many, if not most, of those in this…
/articles/secrets-rome
Joanne Poh uncovers some of the Italian city’s lesser-known attractions
ROME is home to some of the world’s most recognisable postcard images.
Yet, when pressed for off-the-beaten-track…
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