by Eleanor Yap | Jan 26, 2026 | Health
Smarter swaps for your favourite Chinese New Year goodies Chinese New Year is a time of tradition, connection and food that brings people together. It is completely normal to enjoy richer dishes and nostalgic snacks during celebrations. From a nutrition...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 22, 2026 | Health
An anthology of films under “A Singapore Dementia Story” were supported by Lien Foundation and Dementia Singapore. Local film director Gavin Lim has two mothers with dementia – his own mother as well as his mother-in-law. Though carrying a caregiver perspective...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 19, 2026 | Miscellaneous
Etiqa Insurance Singapore raises awareness of common household fire risks in Toa Payoh. Insurer Etiqa Insurance Singapore is launching a fire safety community initiative in Toa Payoh to raise awareness of common household fire risks and the importance of basic...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 12, 2026 | Caregiving
SUSS partners with local restaurants to introduce and expand dysphagia-friendly dining options in Singapore. Chin Chieu Hoye has dysphagia, a condition that affects swallowing, and as a result, it is hard for her to go to a restaurant with her family. Wong Ting...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 11, 2026 | Health
Bishan East-Sin Ming residents 60 and over can sign up for coaching in e-gaming and exergaming. Cynthia Ponnana has never played games on a computer or on her phone. When the 63-year-old went to the trial at the Bishan E-Sports Hub at Bishan Community Club, she...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 9, 2026 | Miscellaneous
Shaped from the National Gallery Singapore’s logo, the benches will invite people to sit, interact and encounter the Gallery as part of everyday life. From January 9 to 18, 2026, National Gallery Singapore is taking its presence islandwide with the launch of...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 30, 2025 | Inspiring Figures
Tang Chun Tuck started volunteering at age 12 and he hasn’t stopped, even despite being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. It all started back in January 1966, when he was a Secondary 1 student at Gan Eng Seng School. Tang Chun Tuck’s father shared his wish...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 24, 2025 | Miscellaneous
There will be 20 Giant Delight SG60 Edition installations celebrating the stories, landmarks and memories unique to each neighbourhood. This October, Singapore’s heartlands will be transformed into colourful showcases of creativity and community spirit with 20...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 24, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Gateway Theatre is focusing on seniors this year and has a number of programmes related to seniors. Gateway Theatre, an arts centre for children, youth and families, is focusing on seniors this year. It will launch the inaugural Sunshine Festival on October 31...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The new 365 Cancer Prevention Society campaign offers free liver screening to protect vulnerable Singaporeans with hepatitis B or cirrhosis from now to November 30, 2025. Social service association 365 Cancer Prevention Society (365CPS)’s free liver...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 2, 2025 | Health
Debuts with over 4,500 seniors representing 110 Active Ageing Centres islandwide, competing in five adaptive sports. The inaugural Seniors National Games (SNG) has been launched by Sport Singapore (SportSG) to inspire seniors to lead better, healthier...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 28, 2025 | Miscellaneous
The event held in conjunction with the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons is back with a special focus on explorative ageing and lifelong learning. The Time of Your Life (TOYL) Celebration by the National Library Board returns on October 2025...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 26, 2025 | Caregiving
A charity has launched the Caregiver Support Network @ Marine Parade programme to help residents looking after loved ones with physical and/or mental disability. In January 2022, the Marine Parade Community Space Ltd (MPCSL), a registered charity with formal...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 25, 2025 | Health
More than 1,000 attendees attended the symposium, which also saw the launch of the enhanced ManulifeMOVE. Manulife hosted its inaugural Longevity Symposium in Asia recently, bringing together over 1,000 attendees, including healthcare experts, industry...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 16, 2025 | Caregiving
A one-stop resource for caregivers to a caregiver befriending programme are solutions recently launched. About one in two caregivers are at risk of high caregiver burden and about one in three are at risk of depression and poor quality of life, according to...
