by Site Admin | Oct 4, 2021 | Health
Experts find this fall a consequence of the suspension of screening programmes and postponement of non-urgent colonoscopy investigation. The number of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases diagnosed fell dramatically by 40 percent in a year during the COVID-19...
by Site Admin | Sep 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
The new FairPrice initiative will benefit about 200 families with a year’s worth of fresh produce. NTUC FairPrice has launched the Food for Good Community Fridge @ Marine Terrace, in collaboration with Marine Terrace Breeze Residents’ Committee, Marine Parade....
by Site Admin | Sep 22, 2021 | Miscellaneous
The Council for Third Age to launch the third edition of the National Silver Academy virtual roadshow. The Council for Third Age (C3A) will launch its third edition of the National Silver Academy (NSA) virtual roadshow to promote lifelong learning and...
by Site Admin | Sep 22, 2021 | Caregiving
The new digital portal provides resources to support persons living with dementia and raises awareness about the condition. Dementia Singapore has launched Singapore’s first one-stop resource portal on dementia, built in collaboration with the Agency for...
by Site Admin | Sep 18, 2021 | Health
It hopes to tackle blood pressure management in the community with a strong focus on the impact of salt on blood pressure. Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) has launched the Down with Hypertension programme in conjunction with National Heart Week/World Heart Day 2021...
by Site Admin | Sep 17, 2021 | Health
‘Honest cookies’ to be distributed islandwide to encourage honest conversations about mental health. In commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2021, Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) has developed a new product, ‘The Honest Cookie’, designed...
by Site Admin | Sep 16, 2021 | Health
The Singapore Sports Hub raises awareness for the dementia community. The dome of the National Stadium will be illuminated in purple and yellow on the evening of September 21, 2021 to mark World Alzheimer’s Day. Purple is the symbolic colour universally...
by Site Admin | Sep 12, 2021 | Health
With over 80 percent of the population fully vaccinated as at end-August, the conversation is now on the booster shots. The booster programme will be starting soon in Singapore, according to Minister for Health (MOH) Ong Ye Kung at the recent COVID-19...
by Site Admin | Sep 9, 2021 | Health
Enjoy your golden years with a little bit of help. As we age, our bones become more fragile, our joints become less flexible and we even lose a bit of muscular strength. With health struggles surfacing over time, we need to look for ways to make these issues...
by Site Admin | Sep 8, 2021 | Health
Healthway Medical increases access to affordable services at central locations. Healthway Medical has opened a health screening centre and dental clinic in Orchard Road, increasing access to affordable services at central locations. The Healthway Screening @...
by Site Admin | Sep 7, 2021 | Finance
A localised toolkit to help businesses to change perceptions and bring understanding about dementia. In a big step towards building a dementia-inclusive society, Dementia Singapore – formerly known as Alzheimer’s Disease Association – has launched Singapore’s...
by Site Admin | Sep 1, 2021 | Health
Some of those who do not visit the dentist regularly are also embarrassed about their dental health. Half of those who do not visit the dentist regularly are also embarrassed about their dental health, shared a recent survey. The study was commissioned by the...
by Site Admin | Aug 26, 2021 | Health
Respondents in this age group want to live their later years with energy and zest. Singapore is one of the most rapidly ageing societies in the world today, with one of the world’s highest average life expectancy at 83.9 years. Not only are Singaporeans living...
by Site Admin | Aug 25, 2021 | Miscellaneous
This year’s programme is in a hybrid format from a virtual walk of Tiong Bahru and listening to a radio play, to live performances. Looking for activities to engage in this coming September to December? Look no further than the Silver Arts festival presented by...
by Site Admin | Aug 24, 2021 | Health
The novel approach allows patients to be monitored in general wards so the ICU can continue serving the severely-ill. Ng Teng Fong General Hospital’s (NTFGH) Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) Department has completed a pilot for a first, remote non-invasive...
