/articles/lifestyle-drives-seniors-start-ventures-study
But some Singaporeans aged 50 to 70 also launch businesses out of necessity, IPS study finds
Age is no barrier to entrepreneurship, a study by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) has found.
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/articles/song-her-heart
Madam Susan Teo improves her singing and social life at a voice-training course
You might have spotted her all dolled up as Marilyn Monroe at the recent Chingay parade. It was Madam Susan Teo'…
/articles/lifelong-learning-seniors
Ms Florence Chek, 68, now makes clothes for herself after learning to sew at a National Silver Academy course
• This series is an initiative under the Action Plan for Successful Ageing.
There…
/articles/peoples-association-offer-more-courses-help-senior-citizens-stay-active
Seniors graduating from the second batch of PA's Senior Academy at the Nanyang Polytechnic Auditorium, on July 29, 2016.
SINGAPORE - The People's Association (PA) will be stepping up its…
/articles/find-joy-learning-you-grow-older
Focus should be on cultivating the inner self rather than just the acquiring of skills
Although at 51 I am not yet old, I am old enough to have learnt my limitations.
When I practise…
/articles/oldest-old
The number of seniors who are 85 and older is growing rapidly. Life speaks to a group of them about outliving their peers and, in some cases, their children.
Putting her feet up was far from Madam…
/articles/homecook-shares-hainanese-kueh-recipe
Home cook Ho Soo Pong learnt the recipe for Hainanese yi bua, eaten on special occasions such as weddings, from a relative
Halfway through the interview, Madam Ho Soo Pong sits down at the…
/articles/making-music-wards
Music therapist uses songs and soothing rhythms to help patients heal
Q I SPECIALISE IN MUSIC THERAPY BECAUSE...
A Medical music therapists apply music in both scientific and artistic…
/articles/bonding-grandma
While some grandparents enjoy close ties with their grandchildren, other seniors face a changing role compared with their forebears
After Ms Lee Chang Xi, 29, earned her bachelor's degree in…
/articles/she-prefers-bonding-through-food
Social wellness: Interview with Ms Nancy Quek Lee Long
Nancy Quek, 70s, has enthusiasm for cooking. As a food lover, she learnt cooking from her mother since she was 13 years old. She wanted…
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/articles/retrenched-52-he-starts-his-own-business
Industrial and planning consultant Peter Chua’s nearly 30 years of logistics experience seemed to go up in smoke after he was retrenched following the Sept 11 attacks on the United States in 2001.…
/articles/be-inspired-70-year-old-nancy
**Picture of Nancy, first row, third person from the right
At 70, Nancy Quek still volunteers regularly at many organisations, from schools, welfare organisations to hospitals. She…
/inspiration/we-feel-young-when-we-keep-learning-short-courses-national-silver-academy-english-0
Ms Melinda Lee, 60, an ex-teacher shares her learning experience after attending Ukulele course under the National Silver Academy (NSA).
/inspiration/pursuing-active-ageing-lifestyle
I learnt to communicate better and be more patient and understanding towards my family and friends.
It was a memorable experience for 65-year-old Madam Susan Teo when she dressed up as Marilyn Monroe…
/inspiration/it-never-too-late-learn-attending-courses-adds-your-knowledge-and-also-expands-your
Passionate about sewing
Florence has always been passionate about sewing and making clothes. So when she visited the National Silver Academy (NSA) website and came upon the Fashion Design and…
/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:…
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