by Eleanor Yap | Mar 29, 2022 | Health
Researchers found acupuncture across four weeks led to favourable changes in protein levels in tear fluids. Acupuncture can alter the levels of proteins secreted in tear fluids and help patients who suffer from mild to moderate dry eye disease, according to a...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 4, 2022 | Health
What is it and when can it be classified as a disorder? The feeling of anxiety is a common one to have in everyday life. However, experiencing distress, fear and apprehension frequently (even in non-stressful situations), or having these feelings last longer...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 8, 2022 | Health
An upper limb rehabilitation robotic system allows those with stroke a chance to get continued rehabilitation in the comfort of their home. Seventy-five-year-old YC Chong had an ischaemic stroke over six years ago. An ischemic stroke, which most strokes are,...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 5, 2022 | Caregiving
AIC’s collaboration encourages the public to treat a caregiver they know with a cup of coffee. The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) has tied up with Ya Kun Kaya Toast to encourage the public to treat a caregiver they know to a cup of coffee under their...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 4, 2022 | Health
Despite suffering from a mild stroke and a slow recovery, Lam Soo Ying is enjoying each day as it comes. Lam Soo Ying, 87, had a mild stroke when she was at home back in June 2021. A nurse for over 40 years, she thought her dizzy spells was just high blood...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 3, 2022 | Health
Some seniors may have started smoking at a younger age and it can then be harder to kick the habit. They may even write off the fact that it is too late to quit to get any health benefit. But, it is never too late to quit. Ageless Online speaks to Dr Alvin Ng Choon...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 27, 2022 | Health
Ever woken up with a headache? It could be that you are grinding your teeth at night. Find out more. Have you ever woken up with a headache? It could be what is called bruxism where you are grinding your teeth at night. Ageless Online talks to Clinical...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 24, 2022 | Miscellaneous
Thirty-three stores will operate for 24 hours on eve of Lunar New Year to cater to last minute grocery needs. NTUC FairPrice’s (FairPrice) 133 stores across Singapore will remain open on the first day of Lunar New Year (LNY), while 33 stores will remain...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 21, 2022 | Miscellaneous
With many grandkids living outside of Singapore, it can be tough staying connected on a regular basis. And with the pandemic, things couldn’t get tougher. Grandparenting can be tough especially when grandchildren are living outside of Singapore. How do...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 18, 2022 | Miscellaneous
Founders are changing the face of ageing and want older adults to be better represented in marketing. Last year, when Vulcanpost needed seniors to share their love advice in front of the camera and earn up to S$50, several came forward through a silver-focused...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 23, 2021 | Health
Loke Kai Yu has vision problems but that hasn’t stopped her from finding solutions so she can continue living a meaningful life. Ninety-year-old Loke Kai Yu has had eye problems for many years. The grandmother of three started off with symptoms of dry eyes and...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 30, 2021 | Miscellaneous
In view of the imminent demolition of the Tanglin Halt estate, a winning team in a bootcamp came up with ideas to build community bonds. For the seniors being displaced by the demolition of the old residential blocks in the Tanglin Halt estate, the move to...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 20, 2021 | Miscellaneous
A two-hour interactive performing arts walking tour where participants learn more about the area. There is a new two-hour interactive performing arts walking tour in Singapore called “Somewhere In Time”, where participants get to learn about the past and present...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 19, 2021 | Health
Kelu Yu’s father was diagnosed with glaucoma and seeing a gap for a less invasive and accessible method to test, she came up with a solution. In late 2019, Kelu Yu’s father was diagnosed with glaucoma. He suffered from constant eye pain and headaches, having to visit...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 12, 2021 | Inspiring Figures
Tang Yin Pheng has been a cleaner at various eateries for over 20 years, and enjoys keeping the tables clean and bonding with her colleagues. Tang Yin Pheng is fastidious about cleanliness. The 66-year-old said, “I personally enjoy cleaning. It’s not easy but...
