/articles/new-life-old-barracks
Till today, Mr Lam Chun See, 63, can recall the tough physical training, lectures and exams he went through at what was known in the 1970s as Gillman Camp.
"The physical training was so…
/articles/many-dont-know-psoriasis-not-contagious
More than half of those surveyed think otherwise; the immune disorder can be triggered by stress
It was a novel way of conducting a survey. People with psoriasis, a condition that causes…
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"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…
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/articles/all-abuzz-busan-city-sea
BUSAN - A city by the sea is a beautiful thing.
Amid the chaos of modern life, surrounded by skyscrapers, neon lights and bustling markets, sometimes all you need is a glimpse of the sea to…
/articles/generation-grit-teen-looked-after-dementia-stricken-dad-age-14
Melissa Chan became her father's caregiver at the age of 14 when he was diagnosed with young onset dementia. She shares her story in this series on millennials who inspire us.
The signs were there,…
/articles/sota-student-wins-award-bringing-theatre-elderly
Ms Dawn Lim believes in the value of theatre, and since starting a theatre troupe at her former school in Shanghai, this belief has bled into all facets of her life, including volunteering.
…
/articles/more-older-sporeans-meeting-daily-expenses
Study shows number of such seniors rose 10 percentage points from 2009 to 2017
The proportion of older Singaporeans who could meet their monthly household expenses and have some money left over…
/articles/trunks-familiar-objects-help-seniors-unlock-memories
Heritage Trunks initiative aims to stimulate conversations and encourage reminiscences
In his younger days, Mr Chia Wang Chong would dab a bit of Florida Water cologne - a cheaper alternative to…
/articles/proportion-older-adults-multiple-chronic-diseases-surges
Survey finds more of them are also having difficulty carrying out daily living activities
The proportion of older adults with three or more chronic diseases nearly doubled from 2009 to 2017, a local…
/articles/older-generation-developing-brighter-outlook-research-suggests
SINGAPORE - While the physical health of older people here has taken a hit, their mental health has improved.
The prevalence of clinically depressive symptoms in older Singaporeans fell from…
/articles/walks-relive-fond-memories-visually-impaired-seniors
Mr Tan Chiew Song's memories of Kampong Glam, a childhood haunt, were of darkened streets and run-down shophouses.
On Tuesday, more than two decades after losing his sight, the 58-year-old…
/articles/lifting-weights-can-help-seniors-age-well
Finnish study finds it can boost their physical and mental health
Weight training by older people may build not only strength and muscle mass but also motivation and confidence, potentially spurring…
/articles/food-needy-charity-pop
With five children aged 12 to 20 under her care, single mother Siti Aidah Abdullah rarely has a say in what food she and her children eat.
The 48-year-old, who has Stage 4 leukaemia, is on…
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