/articles/age-just-number
Seniors become guides at new Science Centre show, sharing their secrets to ageing well
Growing old may be dreaded by or even terrifying for some people.
Yet, not many would strike a…
/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…
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/7-dimensions/mind-over-matter
Mark Twain once said that “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter”. Ageing is inevitable, but that does not mean that you are “over the hill” the moment you hit 50…
/7-dimensions/stay-connected-social-wellness
There is no better time for seniors to pursue a life of adventure and pleasure with plenty of social get-together and fun than during the retirement years. Not only do seniors have time on their side…
/7-dimensions/age-just-number-part-2
There are many avenues to increasing a social circle that doubles up as a way of adding value to your life as well.
/articles/she-volunteers-accompany-patients-their-last-moments-give-them-comfort
The Straits Times speaks to the five nurses who clinched the President's Award for Nurses this year. The award, the highest accolade for the profession in Singapore, recognises nurses who have shown…
/inspiration/we-feel-young-when-we-keep-learning-learning-volunteer-national-silver-academy-chinese
Mr. Fong Kwok Onn, 65, attended the ‘Transformation Course’ which provides lessons in effective communication, social support network, community and advocacy work. He shares his personal mantra on…
/articles/coronavirus-public-can-pose-health-questions-volunteer-doctors-online-forum
SINGAPORE - Could you have Covid-19 despite not having a fever? How does the coronavirus affect pregnant women? And should you keep your home at a higher temperature to fight the virus?
These…
/articles/when-age-just-number-teaching-others-how-fly-drones
In an auditorium in Bishan one weekday afternoon, two drones bob up and down, zipping left and right and even doing "flips" in the air.
The two men behind these stunts are old hands at flying…
/articles/whole-new-world
Attending the National Silver Academy’s digital courses helps Ms Brenda Yap to be savvier in this digital age
It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Even coding.
Ms Brenda Yap, 66, is one…
/articles/friends-and-loved-ones-around-me
"I used to be a road sweeper... On my days off, I would go ‘jalan jalan’ (shopping), or visit my elder daughter who lives in JB (Johor Bahru) to babysit my grandchildren.
After they grew up, I…
/articles/self-care-caregivers
As a caregiver, you play a key role in supporting your loved ones through their treatment, in managing their daily living activities like eating and showering, as well as their mental and emotional…
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