/short-course/age-well-everyday-e-learning-full-suite-blended-learning
This is a course for anyone who wants to age well. Participants who are interested to volunteer with the Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme will be required to complete this course. It comprises 6…
/short-course/age-well-everyday-lifestyle-management-course-blended-learning
This blended learning aims to equip volunteers with knowledge and skills in health-related topics, specifically lifestyle management and mindfulness. Topics include steps towards a healthier…
/online-learning/reminiscing-popular-foods-abel-gan-nathania-generations-connect-ep-4
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/reliving-music-rahimah-rahim-danial-generations-connect-ep-3
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/keep-updated-cybersecurity-scams-brian-richmond-gizane-generations-connect-ep-2
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/exploring-lingo-yvonne-quan-koe-generations-connect-ep-1
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/my-smart-ahma-top-picks-dementia-friends-app
The Dementia Friends app aims to build a network of community volunteers that will provide assistance for persons with dementia. The app also allows the public to report cases of missing loved ones…
/online-learning/be-effective-volunteer-asynchronous-online
This course provides an orientation for new volunteers to kickstart their volunteering journey. It offers a general understanding of the importance, purpose and benefits of volunteering in our…
/short-course/japanese-pastel-nagomi-art
Nagomi pastel art is a form of art therapy from Japan. This is a very tactile art form which uses the fingers and pastel pigment powder (from crayon sticks) to create art pieces with a process that…
/short-course/volunteer-training-knowing-dementia
This 2-day workshop aims to help you learn about Dementia and the skills necessary to provide support and assistance to seniors with Dementia by using a person-centred approach. The trainer will…
/short-course/age-well-everyday-e-learning-full-suite-blended-learning
This is a course for anyone who wants to age well. Participants who are interested to volunteer with the Age Well Everyday (AWE) Programme will be required to complete this course. It comprises 6…
/short-course/age-well-everyday-lifestyle-management-course-blended-learning
This blended learning aims to equip volunteers with knowledge and skills in health-related topics, specifically lifestyle management and mindfulness. Topics include steps towards a healthier…
/online-learning/reminiscing-popular-foods-abel-gan-nathania-generations-connect-ep-4
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/reliving-music-rahimah-rahim-danial-generations-connect-ep-3
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/keep-updated-cybersecurity-scams-brian-richmond-gizane-generations-connect-ep-2
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/exploring-lingo-yvonne-quan-koe-generations-connect-ep-1
‘Generations Connect!’ is a podcast series brought to you by the Council for Third Age (C3A) and VintageRadio.SG! Through this podcast series, we hope to foster intergenerational bonding, which is…
/online-learning/my-smart-ahma-top-picks-dementia-friends-app
The Dementia Friends app aims to build a network of community volunteers that will provide assistance for persons with dementia. The app also allows the public to report cases of missing loved ones…
/online-learning/be-effective-volunteer-asynchronous-online
This course provides an orientation for new volunteers to kickstart their volunteering journey. It offers a general understanding of the importance, purpose and benefits of volunteering in our…
/short-course/japanese-pastel-nagomi-art
Nagomi pastel art is a form of art therapy from Japan. This is a very tactile art form which uses the fingers and pastel pigment powder (from crayon sticks) to create art pieces with a process that…
/short-course/volunteer-training-knowing-dementia
This 2-day workshop aims to help you learn about Dementia and the skills necessary to provide support and assistance to seniors with Dementia by using a person-centred approach. The trainer will…
/volunteerism/my-story
Introducing My Story, a senior volunteer programme centred on preserving the rich narratives of seniors through interviews, articles, and short video clips. Senior volunteer journalists engage with…
/volunteerism/eat-well-live-well
Introducing Eat Well, Live Well, a senior volunteer initiative dedicated to promoting holistic health and well-being for individuals of all ages. Senior volunteers provide valuable tips on mental and…
/volunteerism/soil-less-planting-research-assistant
Introducing Soil-less Planting Research Assistant, a senior volunteer program dedicated to fostering community engagement and innovation in agriculture. Our team of senior volunteers will play a…
/volunteerism/growing-green-together
'Growing Green Together' is a senior volunteering programme that aims to encourage seniors who have acquired valuable gardening skills over their lifetimes to make a difference within the Tampines…
/volunteerism/creative-sewing
Introducing Creative Sewing, an inspiring volunteer initiative welcoming senior volunteers with varying levels of sewing experience. Whether seasoned seamstresses or those with basic sewing know-how…
/volunteerism/cleaning-cause
Cleaning for a Cause is a senior volunteering programme aimed at assisting seniors by undertaking essential cleaning tasks such as floor sweeping and corridor window cleaning. Our dedicated senior…
/volunteerism/green-and-healthy-food-kakis
Welcome to Green and Healthy Food Kakis, a senior volunteering programme dedicated to promoting well-being through nutritious, plant-based meals for residents of all ages. Our senior volunteers play…
/volunteerism/numeracy-enrichment-programme
This after-school enrichment programme supported by senior volunteers will help to build motivation and confidence while reinforcing fundamental numeracy concepts through play to provide positive…
/volunteerism/helping-hands
In this programme, volunteers will be matched to seniors at risk of social isolation and conduct regular visits to ensure their well-being . Befriending is done through home visits or phone calls…
/volunteerism/active-ageing-programmes
SNM AAC @ Race Course runs daily programmes to ensure the physical, mental and emotional wellness of seniors living around the centre. Tapping onto the skills and talents of volunteers, they can add…
/articles/3-1-centre-offers-integrated-community-care-seniors
SINGAPORE – After retired taxi driver Hoong Yan Pui had a fall and suffered a knock to his head in November 2023, he stayed at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital for several months before visiting the…
/articles/extra-140-million-govt-funding-support-expansion-active-ageing-centres-ong-ye-kung
SINGAPORE – When nursing student Abigail Lim goes for work attachments at hospitals, she often sees elderly patients alone. So when her mother Jenny Teo, 52, asked her and her brother to volunteer to…
/articles/positive-mindset-towards-ageing-needed-tap-seniors-experience-workforce-tan-see-leng
SINGAPORE – There are opportunities for Singapore to tap the experience and wisdom of its seniors as the population continues to age.
But this must be done with long-term planning and a “…
/articles/all-hands-deck-collective-support-seniors-needed-spores-ageing-society
SINGAPORE – More volunteers are needed in the face of Singapore’s rapidly ageing population, and they will mostly come from institutes of higher learning, corporations and the community, including…
/articles/ai-technology-being-used-help-seniors-tell-their-life-stories-keep-active
SINGAPORE – Madam Lian Swee Wah has always been drawn to the power of words, and she loves writing. She wrote her first book – an autobiography – in 2019 and published it with the help of a former…
/articles/merger-council-third-age-c3a-agency-integrated-care-aic-better-scale-senior-learning-and
With effect from 1 April 2025, the Council for Third Age (C3A) will be merged into the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as a single lead organisation for ageing-related services. The merger will…
/articles/if-you-are-grouchy-it-will-show-your-face-tips-those-hitting-their-60s
Five Singaporeans reflect on what their 60s were like.
Turning 60 is a major milestone for many.
It often marks the approach of retirement. Health issues also become more pronounced.…
/articles/retired-not-expired-age-71-veteran-court-interpreter-graduated-diploma-legal-studies
SINGAPORE – On Nov 4, 2023, Mr Nadarajoo Sivanandan put on a spiffy white shirt and red tie to dine out with a former colleague and good friend.
“Dress up,” she instructed, when she offered to…
/articles/how-food-giving-these-spore-seniors-second-lease-life
SINGAPORE – The customers have dried up and the shutters drawn down, but 85-year-old Madam Beh Ah Moy’s stove is still warm as ever.
These days, she cooks not for the queues of loyal…
/inspiration/embracing-art-therapy
“Life is a continuous learning journey. Enjoy the process. Be open, be curious, be courageous.” Ms Yong Lee Boon
/whats-on/activities/line-dancing-communitieslibraries
Join our 5 Sessions of beginner-friendly Line Dancing sessions for seniors, promoting healthy living.
Be engaged with healthy living and join us for five sessions of Line Dancing!
As…
/whats-on/activities/digital-cafe-harbourfront-time-your-life
Learn about IT trends with other seniors!
About the Programme/Event
Keeping up with the latest digital trends does not have to be daunting when you’re part of a supportive community!…
/whats-on/activities/what-if-my-family-or-i-have-dementia-caregiving
Join us to learn more about dementia and how to cope with it.
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary username is verified.
Important Notice
This programme/…
/whats-on/activities/forest-therapy-matters-life
THIS IS A 1-SESSION ONSITE COURSE.
Join us for a slow and peaceful forest therapy workshop within Hort Park. Led by experienced Forest Therapy Guides and assisted by youth volunteers, this…
/whats-on/activities/make-mobile-digital-art-absolute-beginners-learnx-communities
A beginner-level online workshop on using your mobile phone or tablet to create art. No art experience required.
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary username is verified.…
/whats-on/activities/do-i-have-dementia-caregiving-x-toyl
Early detection goes a long way in managing the progression of dementia.
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary username is verified.
Important Notice
/whats-on/activities/blooming-edibles
Join us in this demonstration to learn how to grow and use edible plants to enhance your meal experiences in a simple yet special way. Pick up tips on keeping your edible garden growing as Shi Ling…
/whats-on/activities/all-about-dementia-caregiving-x-toyl
Find out more about dementia and how it may be relevant to you and your loved ones.
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary username is verified.
Important Notice
/whats-on/activities/burning-bright-critically-endangered-malayan-tiger-green-market
Learn about the tiger that once roamed our forests, and find out how you can keep it burning bright - just like in Blake's poem.
About this Talk
The Malayan tiger, Panthera tigris…
/whats-on/activities/memories-cafe-drum-circle-oneheartbeat-i-caregiving-x-toyl-0
Drum to the beat of the music with OneHeartBeat at Memories Café - together with persons with dementia, their caregivers, and the community.
About this event
NOTE: Registration is only…
/faq/f-where-can-i-find-coursearticleactivityvolunteering-programme-i-have-bookmarked
You can find the bookmarked course/article/activity/volunteering programme at Profile > My Bookmarks.
/about-us
Council for Third Age
The Council for Third Age, C3A, set up in May 2007, is an agency which promotes active ageing in Singapore through public education, outreach and partnerships. As an umbrella…
