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...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 23, 2025 | Health
A survey found significant gaps in awareness, persistent barriers to treatment, and the profound impact of hearing loss on quality of life. A hearing survey found significant gaps in awareness, persistent barriers to treatment, and the profound impact of...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 23, 2025 | Products
Insufficient amounts of protein puts those 50 and above at risk of malnutrition and low muscle mass, making them prone to injury and falls. Oatside now offers Oatside Protein, which contains 20g of plant-based protein with just 2g of fat and no added cane...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 13, 2025 | Health
The space will also provide a respite to caregivers so they can gain knowledge and connect to others. An innovative community space designed to support individuals with special needs, seniors and caregivers officially opened at One Holland Village. The S$2...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 7, 2025 | Health
Find out how to manage the itchiness and redness from hand eczema. Mdm TS, a 72-year-old Chinese woman who wants to remain anonymous, noticed rashes on both of her hands worsening since the COVID pandemic began. She was at the time using alcohol-based hand...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 14, 2024 | Finance
NTUC does this ahead of the national schedule. The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is raising the Retirement Age (RA) and Re-employment Age (REA) across its workforce, one and a half years ahead of the national schedule. NTUC’s RA will be raised to 64 and...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 17, 2024 | Miscellaneous
A ground-up initiative brings youths and seniors together to play the classic game at Tampines and Toa Payoh. Worried of seniors being lonely and isolated, a ground-up initiative was born to help bring two generations together to play mahjong. The group was...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 16, 2024 | Health
Often mistaken for the common flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus can have significant impact on those 60 and above, and those with heart and lung diseases. A 76-year-old female patient (prefers not to be known), who typically leads a healthy lifestyle by keeping...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 29, 2024 | Health
Healthway Medical Group brings together a multidisciplinary team including podiatrists to reduce diabetes-related amputations. Healthway Medical Group has launched a new integrated and holistic foot care service for diabetics – Nobel Diabetic Foot Care. Made up...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 4, 2024 | Health
Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is treatable and curable when detected in early stages. However, it is frequently diagnosed only in late stage, leading to poor survival rates. “Stay CLEAR of Gastric Cancer”, a free gastric cancer screening campaign by...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 4, 2024 | Finance
As Asia’s population ages, younger generations are retiring later to save more. As Asia-Pacific faces a significant demographic shift with nearly one in four over the age of 60 by 2050, new research by Sun Life Asia reveals challenges and opportunities...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 1, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Agency for Integrated Care launches its exhibition with photographs that redefine what it means to age in Singapore. The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) unveiled its “Break the Silver Ceiling: One Photo at a Time” exhibition at Our Tampines Hub. Held in...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 25, 2024 | Miscellaneous
An upcoming exhibition that examines the lives and careers of three Peranakan women from Indonesia through their works. Learn more about Batik Nyonyas (who are female Straits-Chinese descendants) in an upcoming exhibition titled “Batik Nyonyas: Three...
