/articles/cut-out-these-dementia-risk-factors
Dementia prevalence has been increasing in Singapore.
In 2005, there were roughly 22,000 dementia sufferers aged 65 and above. This number is set to hit 187,000 by 2050.
These figures from…
/articles/war-diabetes-fitness-interest-groups-rise
Housewife Jurainah Yusof, 45, was never really partial to exercise until she discovered the fun of working out with other women.
Now, she goes to an aqua or water workout session twice every…
/articles/green-urbanism-and-mental-health
Interacting with natural enviroments can reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Giving people access to the natural environment could yield important benefits for the "mental capital" of a city…
/articles/7-ways-improve-your-memory
Sleeping well, taking breaks or even having an active social life may help in maintaining cognitive function
1. SLEEP ON IT
Sleeping well helps reinforce episodic memories - those associated…
/articles/what-do-when-your-children-finally-leave-home
An Empty Nest
Empty nest syndrome is the feeling of loss or sadness when your kids leave home or move out to start a new family.
It’s a complex feeling. On one hand you are happy for…
/articles/special-needs-and-ageing-well-part-3
Have you ever wondered what the concerns of ageing parents of an adult with special needs might be?
In this final of a three-part series titled Special Needs and Ageing Well, we discuss…
/articles/special-needs-and-ageing-well-part-1
Concerns about ageing
Have you ever wondered what the concerns of ageing parents of an adult with special needs might be?
Many COH clients are already over 40 and their parents are…
/articles/special-needs-and-ageing-well-part-2
Have you ever wondered what the concerns of ageing parents of an adult with special needs might be?
In this article, Part 2 of a three-part series titled Special Needs and Ageing Well, we cover…
/articles/japan-it-takes-community-help-dementia-patients
Rapidly ageing Japan is working hard to ensure sufferers get support they need
TOKYO • Every Thursday, a volunteer turns up at the home of Madam Keiko Hayashi to take her elderly mother for an hour's…
/articles/go-gardening-keep-dementia-bay
Seniors also try mindfulness therapy, music reminiscence in new programme to fight dementia
Part-time traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Tan Eng Hua, 68, has been feeling happier,…
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/articles/merdeka-generation-former-psa-diver-recalls-adventures-under-sea-including-finding-body
While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story of our Merdeka Generation, those born in the 1950s who lived and…
/articles/retired-firefighter-76-recognised-volunteerism
He was among 12 honoured for service at SCDF Volunteer Gala Nite yesterday
Firefighting is in his blood. In fact, one could say 76-year-old Yunnos Shariff was born into it.
He was born…
/articles/bucket-lists-never-end-65-she-started-mountain-trekking
SINGAPORE - Age does not mean the death of dreams.
These three inspiring seniors are ticking items off their bucket lists in travel, business and thought leadership.
Accountant Khoo Kah…
/articles/mother-all-jobs-foster-mum-19-years-still-going-strong
While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story of our Merdeka Generation, those born in the 1950s who lived and…
/articles/merdeka-generation-community-service-runs-his-blood
While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped to build society here. Members of the 'Merdeka Generation' - those born in the 1950s - persevered through a…
/articles/89-she-helps-recovering-drug-addicts-reconnect-families
Some call Madam Khaw Seow Wah a bearer of good news. For the past 30 years, the long-time volunteer with Christian halfway house Breakthrough Missions has been knocking on the doors of the families…
/articles/merdeka-generation-drum-majors-big-part-helping-shape-singapores-arts-and-education
While the pioneer leaders were the architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story of our Merdeka Generation, those born in the 1950s who lived and…
/articles/cycling-together-couple-embark-cycle-life
Civil servant, dementia-hit wife ride tandem bike regularly for physical and mental health
SINGAPORE - Since they got married 30 years ago, Terence Tan made it a point to do outdoor activities with…
/articles/seniors-helping-seniors-stay-healthy
Silver Generation Ambassador Ho Lai Lan visits the elderly to educate them on the benefits of functional screening and various government initiatives and schemes available for them
“It is good…
/articles/friends-you-can-count
Mr and Mrs Walter Chan volunteer as community befrienders to lend a sympathetic ear to lonely seniors
While some teenagers preferred to hang out with friends during their free time, 17-year-…
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