/articles/taking-eldercare-new-heights
Not just technology but an improved ecosystem, incorporating best practices from around the world, is what will make the biggest difference.
Earlier in May I visited the Ageing Asia Innovation…
/articles/meet-little-red-hat-who-travels-around-singapore-giving-free-haircuts-elderly-and-needy
Meet the ‘little red hat’ who travels around Singapore giving free haircuts to the elderly and needy
To mark Kindness Day SG, which falls on May 17 in 2024, The Straits Times speaks to individuals who go out of their way to help people and spread kindness.
SINGAPORE – On the first Tuesday of…
/articles/well-belanja-you-ong-ye-kung-urges-better-outreach-interesting-activities-engage-seniors
SINGAPORE – When Health Minister Ong Ye Kung invites elderly residents in his ward to visit active ageing centres, “I will emphasise to them that everything is free and we will belanja (treat) them…
/articles/over-200-active-ageing-centres-get-100m-govt-funding-coming-year-ong-ye-kung
SINGAPORE - Some $100 million will be pumped into more than 200 active ageing centres from April 2024 to March 2025, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
This is up from the $60 million provided…
/articles/garden-bed-bringing-nature-and-healing-hospital-patients
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital brightens the day of acute care patients with a horticultural therapy project. Spearheaded by a team of occupational therapists, it sees the hospital moving “gardens” into its…
/inspiration/pursuing-knowledge-self-improvement
“Ageing well means embracing change, adapting to new challenges, and continuing to pursue personal growth and happiness throughout life.” Mr Paul Ng
/articles/goodlife-studio-broadens-active-ageing-appeal-carpentry-digital-media-tea-bar
SINGAPORE – Arts and crafts, bingo sessions and exercise classes are common offerings at active ageing centres, but social service agency Montfort Care hopes to attract seniors with more diverse…
/articles/later-retirement-shouldnt-mean-devoting-your-later-life-work
Design a life you don’t need to retire from. Make time for new connections and community engagements that will keep you motivated even after your careers.
Adeline Tiah
Work forms a…
/articles/new-initiative-aims-recruit-more-2400-volunteers-active-ageing-centres
SINGAPORE - A new initiative aims to get more seniors involved as volunteers at active ageing centres islandwide.
More than 2,400 will be recruited and trained in areas like befriending…
/articles/seniors-pick-digital-literacy-skills-chong-pang-including-tips-safe-online-shopping
SINGAPORE - Senior citizens in Chong Pang estate received lessons to improve their digital literacy skills, including tips on how they can safely navigate the online shopping space.
The event…
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/inspiration/enjoying-best-both-worlds
Since I have much free time in my retirement years, I would like to make use of it to pick up different skills. Some of these skills that I learnt have also helped me in my volunteering journey!
/inspiration/time-reflection-rediscovery-and-personal-growth
The circuit breaker period was a challenge, but also presented an opportunity for me to rebuild my routine, allowing me to rediscover my interests. I also managed to maintain a healthy and balanced…
/inspiration/sharing-caring
Just by sacrificing a bit of my family time, I have been able to be a blessing to others in way that I couldn’t previously imagine. I am truly grateful for this.
/inspiration/volunteering-starts-simple-step
Besides providing me with a positive mindset and an opportunity to keep on learning, I can really see all of these neighbourhood events helping to draw the community closer.
/articles/no-age-barrier-contributing-sustainability-efforts-singapore
SINGAPORE - The Government's recent announcement that it will work on a charging model for disposable carrier bags at supermarkets has cast the spotlight on Singapore's current environmental efforts…
/articles/messy-world-hoarding
A new study shows that hoarders resist help and groups trying to help them declutter find it difficult even to gain entry to their homes.
One cramped flat was filled with teetering piles of…
/articles/one-year-after-circuit-breaker-people-spore-socialising-less-working-more-mental-well
SINGAPORE - People here have been socialising less and working more since the circuit breaker last year, a survey has found.
It noted that 61 per cent of the 1,000 respondents said they now socialise…
/inspiration/never-retire-learning
People usually think that I am very free after retiring… but they will be surprised to learn that I am actually very busy!
/inspiration/equipping-seniors-digital-skills-go-cashless
Equipping seniors with digital skills to go cashless
/inspiration/understanding-ones-cultural-roots
Now that I have learnt Chinese, I understand my roots better. Besides that, learning Mandarin can also help to keep my mind stimulated, boosting my intellectual wellness.
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