/articles/wanted-seniors-heart
Every Monday morning, retiree Che Ah Chiew, 69, visits a very special friend. At 101, Madam Yoe Boh Toh is hard of hearing and sometimes forgets names and faces.
But she always recognises Mr…
/articles/afraid-growing-old-not-doctor
Tending to the elderly has also helped shape doc's understanding of 'successful ageing'
Dr Ng Wai Chong's voice softens as he talks about an old woman he used to treat in a block of rental…
/articles/restoring-sights-and-sounds-past-future-generations
FOR the past 18 years, a lot of Singapore's history has passed through Mr Looi Tai Yew's hands.
The 62-year-old senior technical support officer at the National Archives of Singapore (NAS)…
/articles/seniors-flats-spruced-thanks-volunteers
Retiree Wan Ah Kow, 69, finds it hard to clean his rental flat in Toa Payoh as he lives alone and has a leg injury from a fall more than a decade ago. He finds the windows especially hard to reach.…
/articles/volunteers-help-elderly-patients-stay-out-hospital
Retiree Low Buck Chua was admitted to Changi General Hospital three times in 2013.
Last year, he was placed on the Neighbours for Active Living programme, which gets a volunteer to check on…
/articles/gardening-helps-halfway-house-residents-find-release
In fast-paced Singapore, there are those in need - and those who go out of their way to meet their needs. This is the latest in a series on noteworthy causes that The Straits Times is spotlighting.…
/articles/he-gets-enjoyment-out-volunteering
Mr Kathirithamby Ramakrishnan (Rama, in short), 65, volunteers regularly at four different voluntary welfare organisations. He believes that life is about creating. Rama strongly believes that…
/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…
/articles/50plus-expo-2015-singapore-jubilee-edition
The 50plus Expo was a long-awaited annual event to embark on an active ageing journey for Singaporeans and non-Singaporean visitors.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 50plus EXPO 2015 (…
/articles/cool-grandma-runs-her-own-blogshop
Young people are not the only ones hawking their wares online. In 2014, TNP met a then 77-year-old who was doing it too. Today, Madam Ng Suan Loi is still running the blogshop. She turns 80 in 2017…
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/inspiration/positive-mindset-ageing
I have reached the stage where I realised there’s more to life than just working and I want to help the less fortunate within my abilities.
Seeking fulfilment in life, realising that there is more to…
/inspiration/reliving-memorable-learning-spirit-university
I like the overall community spirit of people coming from different backgrounds to learn together.
Despite dreading school at times, it was a place where good memories were created. For 57-year-old…
/inspiration/i-believe-lifelong-learning-stay-relevant
Bring learning opportunities into the community.
The Singapore Polytechnic course Learn to Use an Android Phone Effectively targeted at helping seniors navigate the various functions of their mobile…
/inspiration/age-not-issue-when-it-comes-learning
Age is not an issue when it comes to learning
Gency Ong has been a diligent housewife for 17 years, taking care of her family before she re-joined the workforce in 2013 after obtaining a certificate…
/inspiration/lifelong-learner
When Teresa Chin had a heart bypass surgery in 2004, she struggled in her recovery.
One of the side effects of her heart medication caused her hands to tremble so much, she had trouble gripping a pen.
/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:…
/inspiration/she-real-life-transformer
Ms Tan Guek Kew, 61, overcame depression and is now happy to live life to the fullest. She took up the Transformation course at the age of 60. Today she has become a cheerful lady who thinks…
/articles/serving-happiness
Senior volunteer Maisie Yang finds renewed confidence and joy at REACH Community Cafe
Looking at a cheery and vibrant Maisie Yang, it’s hard to imagine that she was once a painfully shy individual…
/articles/navigating-digital-world-senior
It’s Never Too Late to Learn
Ten years ago, Ms Noorjahan Kamaruddin, 59, was a complete tech newbie. She had just made the jump from a Nokia to her first touchscreen smartphone, but she could…
/articles/overcoming-boredom-and-depression
Boredom and depression are no respecters of persons and they have afflicted musicians, celebrities, world leaders, athletes and ordinary people. Boredom is a state of not being excited or motivated,…
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