/articles/single-mum-has-big-heart-marsiling-neighbours
67-year-old who survives on govt aid stations herself at void deck to provide help to others
At the age of 67, single mother Jainah Awang still has to take care of her grown-up son, who is…
/articles/doing-charity-work-out-rental-flat
Ex-businessman, wife have been providing free meals to needy Chai Chee residents for 5 years
Step out of the lift on the ninth floor of Block 23, Chai Chee Road at lunchtime and you will notice the…
/articles/40-years-between-photos-couple
Home nursing service project takes portraits of patients with loved ones
Until recently, the only formal photograph that Madam Qui Jok Poh had with her husband, Mr Khoo Piak Choon, was taken…
/articles/growing-older-mandatory-growing-optional
Mrs Eileen Koh-Ling speaks fluent English and Chinese. “In my 20s, I started to work and was learning English at the same time. All these 40 plus years, I have been working non-stop and it seems to…
/articles/positive-mind-leads-successful-ageing
Rajam Sadanandan has worked with SINDA (a self-help group) for nearly 20 years.
Rajam is happy, full of self-esteem and resourceful. She is able to contribute to the community through…
/articles/happy-time-elderly-thanks-volunteers
Neighbours meet and catch up at annual reunion lunch organised by volunteers
Chinese New Year Eve used to be a quiet affair for retired civil servant Choe Seong Phan, 97, and his wife, Madam…
/articles/seniors-cook-camaraderie-novel-void-deck-kitchen
Something is brewing in a corner of Marine Parade.
The usually empty void deck at one block of flats is often filled these days with old folk busy chopping vegetables or peering over bubbling…
/articles/wanted-silver-friends-seniors
With Singapore's elderly population on the increase and more of them living alone and socially isolated, there is a greater need for volunteers to befriend and look after them.
The Central…
/articles/lindas-active-ageing-journey
Even though Ms Linda Lim retired from her 9 to 6 office job only in last November, the 68 year-old is no stranger to active ageing. When she was working, Linda took time off her hectic schedule to…
/articles/amy-and-her-passion-learning
At 64, Amy has the zest and spirit of a 25 year-old. Her bubbly chatter and infectious laughter fills any room with enough warmth to melt the iceberg in the North Pole. Amy is well known among her…
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/articles/rock-climbing-coach-aims-50km-charity-walk-after-fall-almost-paralyses-him
Now, 50-year-old is embarking on 50km charity walking challenge with the aid of walking sticks
Two years ago, rock-climbing coach Chua Chee Beng fell from a height of 7m in an accident and…
/articles/merdeka-generation-former-psa-diver-recalls-adventures-under-sea-including-finding-body
While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story of our Merdeka Generation, those born in the 1950s who lived and…
/articles/retired-firefighter-76-recognised-volunteerism
He was among 12 honoured for service at SCDF Volunteer Gala Nite yesterday
Firefighting is in his blood. In fact, one could say 76-year-old Yunnos Shariff was born into it.
He was born…
/articles/bucket-lists-never-end-65-she-started-mountain-trekking
SINGAPORE - Age does not mean the death of dreams.
These three inspiring seniors are ticking items off their bucket lists in travel, business and thought leadership.
Accountant Khoo Kah…
/articles/mother-all-jobs-foster-mum-19-years-still-going-strong
While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story of our Merdeka Generation, those born in the 1950s who lived and…
/articles/merdeka-generation-community-service-runs-his-blood
While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped to build society here. Members of the 'Merdeka Generation' - those born in the 1950s - persevered through a…
/articles/89-she-helps-recovering-drug-addicts-reconnect-families
Some call Madam Khaw Seow Wah a bearer of good news. For the past 30 years, the long-time volunteer with Christian halfway house Breakthrough Missions has been knocking on the doors of the families…
/articles/merdeka-generation-drum-majors-big-part-helping-shape-singapores-arts-and-education
While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story of our Merdeka Generation, those born in the 1950s who lived and…
/articles/cycling-together-couple-embark-cycle-life
Civil servant, dementia-hit wife ride tandem bike regularly for physical and mental health
SINGAPORE - Since they got married 30 years ago, Terence Tan made it a point to do outdoor activities with…
/articles/seniors-helping-seniors-stay-healthy
Silver Generation Ambassador Ho Lai Lan visits the elderly to educate them on the benefits of functional screening and various government initiatives and schemes available for them
“It is good…
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