/articles/angels-our-midst-caring-less-fortunate-singapore
Singaporeans give time and money when called upon, but do they care enough to know their neighbours? In the first of an occasional series supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth,…
/articles/friendship-sparks-new-zest-life
As a befriender to seniors, Madam Tan Guek Kew has helped her peers gain a fresh perspective in their golden years
After her husband died at the start of Chinese New Year last year, the usually…
/articles/way-feel-young-again
It is around noon at the Reach Community Cafe, tucked away in Bukit Batok West Avenue 4.
Every Friday, a group of senior customers spend their morning there chatting over coffee and Western…
/articles/seniors-give-back-gusto
Growing number of people aged 55 and above choosing to volunteer time for various causes
Mr Ho Hew Lee is a 75-year-old retired engineer. Yet, it does not mean that he whiles away his hours sedately…
/articles/integrating-multi-generational-workforce
Fair consideration should not be equated with same consideration
Written by Lim Sia Hoe
With longer lifespans comes longer working years. Workplaces have become increasingly age diverse with…
/articles/know-more-about-health-ambassador
Are you passionate about health? Do you wish to contribute to Singapore’s health promotion efforts?
About us
We are a community of volunteers who live healthier lifestyles and inspire…
/articles/sungei-buloh-wetland-reserve-25
The Reserve is an ecological gem with an interesting history. Originally earmarked for agrotechnology, it was discovered by a group of avid bird watchers that the ponds and mudflats were actually a…
/articles/climate-fear-time-change-it-boils-down-you-acting-global-warming
The UN's climate change report calls for individuals to do their bit to stop the planet from overheating. Insight looks at where Singapore stands and what Singaporeans can do.
If there is one thing…
/articles/does-life-get-better-after-50
Adulthood happiness may be U-shaped, hitting a trough in late 40s before rising till 80s
When Mr Jonathan Rauch fell into the doldrums in his 40s, he had no idea why. He had a successful…
/articles/temasek-cares-project-hand-hand
Be a Volunteer and walk a child to or/and from home & his/her pre-school
Temasek Cares – Project Hand-in-Hand is a community self-help programme which aims to engage Seniors to be mentors to pre-…
There are no results that match your search, kindly try another search.
There are no results that match your search, kindly try another search.
/node/7879
"Both hands above head. Spread both arms wide," she instructs in clear, clipped tones.
Not all her trainees - a group of senior citizens at an activity centre - understand what she is saying…
/articles/dementia-risk-single-elderly-men
Men, are you greying and alone? Go out and make some friends to give your brain a boost.
Single, elderly men need to socialise, to ward off conditions which affect the brain such as dementia,…
/articles/volunteer-lauded-42-years-service
Dedication recognised with award from ministry
WHEN the boy was 15, his future already looked bleak. He was on probation for shoplifting, his father had a drinking problem and his four…
/articles/local-medias-music-man
Composer Rufino Soliano played an important role in the music of shows produced here
He might not be as immediately recognisable as the artists that he makes music for but musician, composer,…
/articles/kampung-chief
Ground-Up Initiative founder Tay Lai Hock gave up a high-flying job to start an eco-community and revive the kampung spirit
The crash of SilkAir Flight MI185 took the lives of 104 people, but…
/articles/inspiring-volunteer-76
SINGAPORE - Mr Chee Chat San could have taken it easy after he retired as a ship radio inspector at the age of 67 but the thought was unappealing.
Every Monday now, the 76-year- old welcomes…
/articles/he-learns-how-play-drum-74
Mr Morris Ng is a music lover. However, because of his work commitment that he was often assigned to foreign countries to open new offices, Mr Ng did not have the chance and time to learn a musical…
/articles/community-clubs-still-have-place-spore-pm
FOUR years ago, members of the Golden Years Ukulele Strummers were total strangers.
But last night, their friendship and bond over music were palpable as they performed at a dinner to…
/articles/marathon-runner-75
Mrs Singh, 75, is truly an inspiration. Since 2010, she has taken part in various types of runs, be it a 10km marathon, half marathon or full marathon. The former primary school teacher said she…
/articles/he-never-stops-learning
Mr Goh Seok Hiong, 73, never stops learning new things. An avid sports lover, he took up in-line skating at the age of 67 and is an active pickle ball player with his kaki thrice a week. His recent…
There are no results that match your search, kindly try another search.
There are no results that match your search, kindly try another search.
