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 | 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...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 24, 2024 | Health
A daily check-in app for seniors living alone. Silver Activities has recently launched an app called AllsOK, a daily check-in app, ensuring safety and peace of mind for seniors living alone as well as individuals with dependents. Currently, it is the only app...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 23, 2024 | Health
This first evening edition includes a walk through iconic Singapore landmarks. In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) 2024, Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) is celebrating the 16th anniversary of its signature Pink Ribbon Walk event which will...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 6, 2024 | Health
Two youths started a social enterprise called Surety to advance conversations about menopause and provide a community of support. Two youths experienced how menopause can affect a person. They both saw it through their own mothers. Shared Valery Tan: “Growing...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 5, 2024 | Products
Never tried powder shampoo or a conditioner bar, here’s your chance. Want a sustainable alternative to your haircare? Look at Ohmmm Care’s Canopy Series, which includes a powder shampoo and conditioner bar as well as a detangler (with no handle) and...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 27, 2024 | Inspiring Figures
Chew Ghim Bok is doing it the Rotary way and is finding his purpose. Chew Ghim Bok started volunteering when he was 17 years old. He accompanied his father to grassroots events and mostly followed his lead, helping to organise community centre events and...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 26, 2024 | Health
Singapore study found they have a risk of heart complications such as irregular heartbeats, heart disease and blood clots. People who caught dengue and recovered are more likely to face long-term health complications about a year later compared to those who...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 23, 2024 | Miscellaneous
This move will better scale up seniors learning and volunteerism activities across Singapore. With effect from April 1, 2025, the Council for Third Age (C3A) will be merged into the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as a single lead organisation for...
