/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.
/inspiration/reinventing-retirement-living-life-fullest
Learning more about the trendiest topics not only allows me to gain new knowledge, but I am also able to communicate better with others, especially with the younger generations.
/inspiration/embarking-lifelong-learning-journey
I enjoy acquiring new skills. Having the knowledge to impart to other seniors in the community is such a great joy to me. It’s like my life has just begun.
/inspiration/embracing-change-positive-mindset
Ms Kalyani, 65 years old, is not ready to retire as she feels that she can continue to contribute to society.
/inspiration/thinking-positively-finding-joy-little-things
Having worked in the newspaper editorial industry for more than 40 years, after his retirement, Mr Ng had a desire to pursue his childhood interest and what he had always wanted to do.
/inspiration/overcoming-odds-learner-mentor
Mr Chow Voon Yake’s learning journey wasn’t always a smooth-sailing one. Born at Mersing, Malaysia in the 1930s, Mr Chow spent most of his childhood through the tumultuous years of 1940s
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/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.
For…
/articles/he-helps-seniors-understand-language-technology
Retired human resource professional Tariam Singh is fluent in multiple languages, and he puts them to use regularly to help fellow senior citizens get to grips with technology.
Besides being a whiz…
/articles/lecturer-62-wins-scouts-highest-honour
He is only fourth Singaporean to receive Bronze Wolf since 1935
Singapore Scout Association executive director Mohd Effendy Rajab's office is littered with turtle memorabilia of all kinds, from…
/articles/more-varied-roles-store-volunteers-public-hospitals
Volunteers are set to operate in more varied roles at public hospitals, with new opportunities coming up in several institutions.
Just last month, National University Hospital (NUH) started…
/articles/lives-they-live-special-person-special-personal-mission
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.
When Mrs…
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