by Site Admin | Sep 4, 2020 | Miscellaneous
This year’s National Senior Volunteer Month is going virtual and will have a number of virtual talks on health, IT, finance and volunteering. Learn more about becoming an effective volunteer and staying mentally sharp during this year’s National Senior Volunteer Month...
by Site Admin | Sep 2, 2020 | Finance
Cigna findings reveal that the 9 to 5, five-day week unlikely to return. More people across the word are feeling that life will never be the same again, according to Cigna Global Impact Study, which was carried out in June and tracked people’s health and well-being...
by Site Admin | Aug 28, 2020 | Miscellaneous
One is dealing with the frailty of seniors, while the other is on using augmented reality. Two Singaporean recipients who have research on seniors’ well-being has received Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation’s (MSIWF) research grant with each receiving...
by Site Admin | Aug 28, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Assistance to those who need support to obtain smartphone and mobile plans. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has come up with a scheme called the Mobile Access for Seniors which provides financial help to eligible seniors who need support to...
by Site Admin | Aug 20, 2020 | Miscellaneous
SMU uncovers behaviour and attitudes of seniors in response to the COVID-19 environment in Singapore. Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has jolted the daily lives of many. Particularly during the circuit breaker period which took effect from April 7, Singaporeans have...
by Site Admin | Aug 18, 2020 | Health
This allows these patients to have a faster and better recovery. Preparing for surgery is like getting ready for a marathon. The fitter and better prepared one is, the faster and better recovery will be. And that is what the Perioperative Programme for Elderly...
by Site Admin | Aug 14, 2020 | Health
Yakult joins in the fight, doing public education and outreach efforts with their Yakult ladies. Yakult is taking a stand against breast cancer by raising awareness in the community with its new “Fight Breast Cancer” campaign. The campaign, which will take...
by Site Admin | Aug 8, 2020 | Health
The pandemic anxieties have prompted healthier, fitter lifestyles in Asia, according to a Manulife survey. Amid the anxiety and disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance customers across Asia are starting to adopt healthier lifestyle habits in terms...
by Site Admin | Aug 5, 2020 | Miscellaneous
The National Library Board has lined up an array of activities for you and the family. In the month of August 2020, the National Library Board (NLB) has lined up an array of activities for you and the family to commemorate Singapore’s 55th birthday. From...
by Site Admin | Aug 4, 2020 | Products
Alchemy Foodtech launches Alchemy Fibre, a slowly-digestible carbohydrate that is high in dietary fibre and prebiotics. A local food-tech start-up company, Alchemy Foodtech has launched Alchemy Fibre, a slowly-digestible carbohydrate that is high in dietary...
by Site Admin | Jul 29, 2020 | Caregiving
A nationwide virtual steps challenge by the Alzheimer’s Disease Association. Singapore will be asked to go the extra mile for the dementia community in September, as the Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA) launches a nationwide virtual steps challenge for...
by Site Admin | Jul 27, 2020 | Miscellaneous
A report shared that the G20 countries perform best in providing adaptive healthcare systems and worst in providing inclusive social structures and institutions. No G20 country in Asia-Pacific is fully prepared to support healthy, financially-secure,...
