/articles/causes-week-2017-befriending-former-dakota-crescent-residents
Every Saturday morning, former Dakota Crescent resident Yee Dew Eng welcomes volunteers who come knocking on her door in Cassia Crescent, which is about 400m from her previous residence of more than…
/articles/nurturing-love-nature
My Turf is a fortnightly series that aims to tell the untold stories in our neighbourhoods. In this instalment, we look at how community gardens in the heartlands have flourished in recent years.
The…
/articles/62-year-old-dedicates-life-keeping-people-safe-water
When lifeguard George Lee Song Choo saw a man having difficulties in the Yio Chu Kang swimming pool, he rushed to his aid.
The man, who was in his 60s, was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital,…
/articles/age-just-number
Seniors become guides at new Science Centre show, sharing their secrets to ageing well
Growing old may be dreaded by or even terrifying for some people.
Yet, not many would strike a…
/articles/suss-weave-social-impact-all-courses
It will introduce a compulsory social science module for 13,000 part-time students
The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) will expand its offerings in social sciences and weave elements…
/articles/lives-they-live-age-no-big-deal-compact-strongman
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such a person in the series, The Lives They Live.
Mr Ng Bee…
/articles/retirees-sense-purpose-do-better
They are likely to be healthier and live longer than people without this motivation
After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age and…
/articles/international-day-older-persons-2017-seniors-gratitude-story-2
Friendship can blossom in the most unlikely of situations as proven by Muthusamy’s friendship with Katherine.
Reliving his childhood memories by playing with rabbits behind a temple that he…
/articles/lives-they-live-man-who-engineered-life-tech
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such people in the series, The Lives They Live.
In a modest…
/articles/lives-they-live-finding-his-calling-75
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such people in the series, The Lives They Live.
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/inspiration/enriching-oneself-handy-skills
As we live, we learn. It is a joy to learn and discover everything new each day. Once you stop learning, you stop growing.
Equipped with his newly-learnt plumbing skills, 60-year-old Mr Clement Tan…
/inspiration/positive-mindset-ageing
I have reached the stage where I realised there’s more to life than just working and I want to help the less fortunate within my abilities.
Seeking fulfilment in life, realising that there is more to…
/inspiration/reliving-memorable-learning-spirit-university
I like the overall community spirit of people coming from different backgrounds to learn together.
Despite dreading school at times, it was a place where good memories were created. For 57-year-old…
/inspiration/i-believe-lifelong-learning-stay-relevant
Bring learning opportunities into the community.
The Singapore Polytechnic course Learn to Use an Android Phone Effectively targeted at helping seniors navigate the various functions of their mobile…
/inspiration/age-not-issue-when-it-comes-learning
Age is not an issue when it comes to learning
Gency Ong has been a diligent housewife for 17 years, taking care of her family before she re-joined the workforce in 2013 after obtaining a certificate…
/inspiration/lifelong-learner
When Teresa Chin had a heart bypass surgery in 2004, she struggled in her recovery.
One of the side effects of her heart medication caused her hands to tremble so much, she had trouble gripping a pen.
/inspiration/be-inspired-70-year-old-nancy
At 70, Nancy Quek still volunteers regularly at many organisations, from schools, welfare organisations to hospitals. She volunteers about five times a week, each time taking on a different role:…
/inspiration/she-real-life-transformer
Ms Tan Guek Kew, 61, overcame depression and is now happy to live life to the fullest. She took up the Transformation course at the age of 60. Today she has become a cheerful lady who thinks…
/articles/serving-happiness
Senior volunteer Maisie Yang finds renewed confidence and joy at REACH Community Cafe
Looking at a cheery and vibrant Maisie Yang, it’s hard to imagine that she was once a painfully shy individual…
/articles/navigating-digital-world-senior
It’s Never Too Late to Learn
Ten years ago, Ms Noorjahan Kamaruddin, 59, was a complete tech newbie. She had just made the jump from a Nokia to her first touchscreen smartphone, but she could…
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