by Eleanor Yap | Jun 25, 2025 | Health
Funded by MINDS and AIC, the centre fills a much-needed gap and helps engage ageing PWIDs. On the weekend, a 2,180 sqm space in Woodlands becomes a haven for church goers but come the weekday, this space is quickly turned into a much-needed activity and...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 25, 2025 | Health
Nightmares lead to prolonged elevations of cortisol, a stress hormone closely linked to faster cellular ageing. Frequent nightmares are associated with significantly accelerated biological ageing and a more than threefold increase in the risk of premature death,...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 24, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Seniors from the Mountbatten Art Club and DPLMT explore the theme of “Threadlines”. Come and take a look at a mural collaboration between urban art collective DPLMT and the seniors from the Mountbatten Art Club as they explore the theme of “Threadlines” –...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 20, 2025 | Inspiring Figures
This Health Promotion Board’s Health Ambassador takes her volunteering duties very seriously. Patti Ho takes her volunteering duties very seriously, and enjoys motivating seniors to stay active and healthy, and positive. The 81-year-old is in an ideal position...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 19, 2025 | Health
This system will be available in August in Singapore. Implantable hearing solutions company Cochlear has launched the Cochlear Nucleus Nexa System, the world’s first and only smart cochlear implant system. The system, which is only available in Singapore...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 19, 2025 | Miscellaneous
It has been replaced with national mindline 1771. With the launch of Singapore’s first national mental health helpline and textline service, national mindline 1771, the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) will be retiring its Mental Health Helpline (MHH) 6389...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 10, 2025 | Health
This is all good news for those living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other complex neurological conditions. Chia Shyh Shen, 71, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, in 2022. It is a...
by Eleanor Yap | May 29, 2025 | Health
Students from various disciplines get real-world training in eldercare, while the seniors enjoy regular interactions and meals. Raffles Lim took care of his 66-year-old aunt for five years when she stayed at his home. Though she was sedentary, the 21-old-year...
by Eleanor Yap | May 1, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Audiences can hear the performances by Silver Voices, an inclusive singing programme for seniors aged 60 and above. Voices of Singapore (VOS) is holding its Concert of the People: The Sound of Us, a heartwarming evening that celebrates the spirit of community,...
by Eleanor Yap | May 1, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Special buffet privilege to be given to these groups. Singapore-owned Seoul Garden, known for its Korean 2-in-1 smokeless grill and hotpot, celebrates SG60 as well as 42 years of business in Singapore by honouring our National Service men and women (current and...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 30, 2025 | Products
Supporting the body’s natural repair and renewal processes from capsules to sprays. Ageing is not merely a surface-level phenomenon, it starts deep at the cellular level. The 12 Hallmarks of Aging are a widely recognised scientific framework that defines the...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 18, 2025 | Miscellaneous
10 interesting facts about the past of Dempsey Hill that you probably don’t know about. Dempsy Hill is known for its restaurants and also being a shopping haven if you are looking for home furnishings and outdoor furniture. But did you know that Dempsey Hill...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 10, 2025 | Miscellaneous
To celebrate SG60, the online platform introduces this initiative with exclusive perks and education efforts to make online easier, safer and more rewarding. Shopee Singapore has launched the Shopee Majulah Club – a campaign dedicated to supporting seniors in...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 10, 2025 | Health
Second edition of the Lazada Run which promises more rewards and experiences for everyone. Calling all shopaholics and fitness enthusiasts, get ready to sprint, shop and score big because the Lazada Run 2025 is back – bigger, bolder, and packed with more...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 8, 2025 | Health
In partnership with Workforce Singapore, the Designing Your Life workshops by Republic Polytechnic will support around 1,000 individuals in planning for their later-stage careers and life goals. Republic Polytechnic (RP) and Designing Your Life Institute...
