/articles/upgraded-town-centre-enhanced-connectivity-part-rejuvenation-plan-ang-mo-kio
SINGAPORE – Residents in Ang Mo Kio can look forward to a revitalised town centre with new community spaces and enhanced connectivity, under the Remaking Our Heartland (ROH) plan for the town.…
/articles/national-heart-centre-launches-47m-study-tackle-frailty-delay-onset-cardiovascular-disease
SINGAPORE – Part-time office manager Sim Teng Kok, 60, recently had a bento meal of spaghetti with meatballs, stir-fried chicken, scrambled egg with vegetables and stir-fried celery with mushrooms –…
/articles/japanese-expressive-dance-help-people-dementia-tune-memories-and-emotions
SINGAPORE - Living with dementia can be isolating, as the progressive cognitive decline often leads to a sense of disconnection from the world, loved ones and even self-identity.
But when…
/articles/healthier-sg-hit-300000-sign-ups-weekend-health-minister-ong-ye-kung
SINGAPORE - Some 300,000 people would have enrolled for the Healthier SG preventive health programme by Sunday, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung as he gave an update on the national initiative.…
/articles/how-hospitals-and-others-are-making-experiences-senior-friendly-singapore
SINGAPORE – To ensure an 85-year-old patient was able to communicate with care staff clearly, advanced practice nurse Jessie Tan gave him a set of headphones and spoke into a microphone.
Mr…
/articles/ndr-2023-active-ageing-centres-be-expanded-help-seniors-stay-active-and-healthy
SINGAPORE – The network of Active Ageing Centres (AACs) where seniors can drop in to enjoy a range of activities will be expanded.
Their services and reach will also be enhanced in an effort…
/articles/teach-seniors-right-reap-longevity-dividend-singapores-ageing-population-panel
SINGAPORE – Targeted education for seniors could help Singapore reap a “longevity dividend” from an ageing population, said a panel of experts last Friday. They were speaking at the unveiling of a…
/articles/new-set-guidelines-launched-train-senior-learners
SINGAPORE - The Council for Third Age (C3A), an agency championing active and positive ageing through lifelong learning and volunteerism among seniors, has launched a new framework for training older…
/articles/magical-malta-see-temples-older-pyramids-relive-iconic-scenes-movies-and-more
SLIEMA, Malta – What do the movies Troy (2004) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022) and the series Game Of Thrones (2011 to 2019) have in common? They all shot in Malta.
Hundreds of shows have…
/articles/new-nationwide-study-shed-light-health-social-and-mental-well-being-seniors
SINGAPORE – A nationwide study to gauge the impact of policies and programmes aimed at supporting older people and their caregivers and families will be rolled out on Tuesday by Duke-NUS Medical…
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/articles/whats-best-time-day-exercise
(NYTIMES) - Is it better for our bodies to work out at certain times of the day?
A new study of exercise timing and metabolic health suggests that, at least for some people, the answer is yes.
The…
/inspiration/passion-make-difference
I have gained many positive things by volunteering and giving back such as developing more compassion and patience towards others and in return receiving love and friendship from staffs and other…
/articles/nus-honours-104-year-old-pioneer-gynaecologist
Oon Chiew Seng also made contributions in women's health, anti-ageing science, dementia.
Dr Oon Chiew Seng, one of Singapore's first obstetricians and gynaecologists, has received an honorary degree…
/articles/virtual-trishaw-rides-let-isolated-seniors-get-out-and-about
At the height of the pandemic, nursing homes became out of bounds to visitors and volunteers to protect their vulnerable elderly residents.
So Cycling Without Age Singapore, a charity which takes…
/articles/parents-generosity-inspired-sisters-set-soup-kitchen
Inspired by the generosity of their late parents, three sisters have come together to provide free vegetarian meals to the needy.
Krsna's Free Meals, which was started in 2018, offers free breakfast…
/inspiration/volunteering-learning-experience
“Now, having gone through it, I realise that there is so much to gain and that I have truly learned a lot from all my experiences.
/inspiration/unexpected-rewards-volunteering
It was at that moment, I realised I had made the right decision to volunteer.
/inspiration/sister-act
Through their selfless act of volunteerism, they are not only making a difference to the community they serve, but also strengthening their bonds of sisterhood.
/articles/beyond-age
For Dr Ma Swan Hoo, age is just a number.
Looking cool and poised in a sky blue embroidered blouse and matching scarf, Dr Ma Swan Hoo muses on a thought that has her eyes dancing and the corners of…
/articles/he-shut-down-businesses-take-care-wife
Caregivers, patient advocates, volunteer groups were among those lauded for their compassion, empathy, resilience and generosity of spirit at the sixth annual Singapore Patient Action Awards.
When…
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