/articles/redevelopment-necessary-lets-rethink-how-we-do-it
Let’s consider what aspects of neighbourhoods should be preserved, bearing in mind the needs of an ageing population.
Every time someone expresses sadness over any redevelopment plans, or…
/articles/network-launched-boost-volunteerism-among-seniors
SINGAPORE – Mr Stanley Peh, 74, who is retired, has been volunteering for over 10 years, with some of his time spent at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) helping out at its community events.
“…
/articles/upgraded-town-centre-enhanced-connectivity-part-rejuvenation-plan-ang-mo-kio
SINGAPORE – Residents in Ang Mo Kio can look forward to a revitalised town centre with new community spaces and enhanced connectivity, under the Remaking Our Heartland (ROH) plan for the town.…
/articles/iconic-landmarks-spore-lit-purple-and-yellow-mark-world-alzheimers-day
SINGAPORE - Five iconic landmarks were illuminated in purple and yellow on Wednesday night to commemorate World Alzheimer's Day.
The Esplanade, Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, National…
/articles/japanese-expressive-dance-help-people-dementia-tune-memories-and-emotions
SINGAPORE - Living with dementia can be isolating, as the progressive cognitive decline often leads to a sense of disconnection from the world, loved ones and even self-identity.
But when…
/articles/how-hospitals-and-others-are-making-experiences-senior-friendly-singapore
SINGAPORE – To ensure an 85-year-old patient was able to communicate with care staff clearly, advanced practice nurse Jessie Tan gave him a set of headphones and spoke into a microphone.
Mr…
/articles/palau-next-maldives-and-mini-galapagos-too
PALAU – Mention that your next holiday will be in Palau, and some people may ask: “Which island are you heading to?”
That is understandable, since Palau sounds like “Pulau”, a familiar Malay…
/articles/north-india-celebrating-holi-solo-female-travel-and-jaunt-through-colourful-rajasthan
RAJASTHAN, India – Rajasthan may be known on social media for a few iconic images – deserts, camels and the red-and-pink facade of the Hawa Mahal – but there is much more to the northern Indian…
/articles/magical-malta-see-temples-older-pyramids-relive-iconic-scenes-movies-and-more
SLIEMA, Malta – What do the movies Troy (2004) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022) and the series Game Of Thrones (2011 to 2019) have in common? They all shot in Malta.
Hundreds of shows have…
/articles/making-e-payments-when-you-travel-how-save-fees-and-guard-against-fraud-1
SINGAPORE – Digital payments may be catching on around the world, but a recent study has found that 56 per cent of people in Singapore use cash most often when making payments overseas.
Their…
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/articles/life-after-40-grandma-reinvents-herself-private-dining-host-cookbook-author
SINGAPORE - Mrs Indra Iswaran is focused on swirling fermented rice and coconut milk batter in a frying pan, coaxing the mixture into a delicate, bowl-shaped South Indian pancake called appam.
Sunday…
/articles/3-tips-gain-most-wfh
Bosses can set tangible targets to identify the top independent operators in their teams
Imagine you are a general about to order a final charge to take the enemy's fort but you begin to have doubts…
/articles/are-you-control-your-digital-footprint
Exercising caution when using the Internet can make a difference in your life
It is easy to think that e-commerce scams and hacking attempts are less of a concern today among digital natives who have…
/articles/pen-pal-initiative-helps-young-people-bond-seniors
Whenever her family brings in the mail, 16-year-old Clarisse Ng eagerly hopes there will be a letter from Madam Chan, a person she has never met.
If she spies a familiar envelope on the dining table…
/articles/covid-19-getting-you-down-7-popular-mental-wellness-apps-check-out
SINGAPORE - As Singaporeans are advised to stay home in view of the spike in Covid-19 community cases, here are some wellness apps to keep you stay calm and composed.
1. Calm
Be greeted by…
/articles/grand-time-bonding
Music, exercise and science experiments are some of the cool ways in which grandparents connect with their grandkids.
Grandparents today are more than just trusted and convenient childcare providers…
/articles/parkinsons-patients-band-together-spread-positivity
They write book to share their stories with others struggling with the disease.
When Ms Margaret Mary Wan, 70, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2015, she was desperate and felt her "world…
/inspiration/learning-stay-healthy
When we were younger, we were busy with work and struggled to find time to attend classes. Now that we have retired, this is the best time to learn something new and expand our knowledge. Just go for…
/inspiration/never-retire-learning
People usually think that I am very free after retiring… but they will be surprised to learn that I am actually very busy!
/inspiration/active-learning-ambitious-plans
The world is constantly changing; there’s plenty of new knowledge we can acquire even at our age.
/whats-on/activities/video-creators-club-get-started-vlogging-time-your-life
Time: 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Find out how other seniors created their vlogs!
About this event
About the Programme
A video blog, or vlog for short, is a popular way of…
/whats-on/activities/archives-unlocked-voices-wild-oral-history-sg-nature-advocates
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Join Benjamin as he takes you on a journey of exploring Singapore’s nature heritage through the voices of these passionate naturalists.
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/whats-on/activities/urban-legends-fact-or-fiction-night-library-21
Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Get spooked as we explore Singapore's urban legends and reveal lesser-know facts and evidence to further unravel these stories.
About this event
Grab your blankets…
/whats-on/activities/certainty-among-uncertainty-night-library-21-0
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Learn the importance of end-of-life care and how palliative care can help patients live and leave well.
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/whats-on/activities/archives-invites-toh-hun-ping-bobbed-hair-assassin-kuala-lumpur-0
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
The Bobbed-Hair Assassin in Kuala Lumpur (1925) and the Singapore Connection.
About this event
On 23 Jan 1925, Wong So Ying, a young Chinese woman with anarchist…
/whats-on/activities/communities-travel-culture-explorers-libraryorchard-0
Time: 07:30 PM – 09:00 PM
library@orchard presents Communities, an organic learning environment to share and learn from one another.
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NOTE: Registration is only approved if…
/whats-on/activities/guided-autobiography-toyl-celebration
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Writing down your life stories has many benefits: recalling your past stories, for example, can help to delay the onset of memory loss.
About this event
NOTE:…
/whats-on/activities/my-life-stories-my-time-ecuador-toyl-celebration
Time: 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Listen to some travel stories and share some of your own!
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NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified.
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/whats-on/activities/create-movies-microsoft-powerpoint-part-2-toyl-celebration
Time: 09:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Present your photos as a digital story (Part 2)!
About the Programme
This programme is suitable for those aged 50 and above, and is organised as part of the Time of…
/whats-on/activities/telling-your-life-stories-librarians-world
Time: 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Discover the importance of telling our stories even as we age.
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NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified.
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