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...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 4, 2021 | Health
Still a new concept, these gardens are said to help improve mood and mental well-being. Therapeutic gardens in Singapore are still a new concept. However, there are such gardens islandwide and they are said to help improve mood and mental well-being. Ageless...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 16, 2021 | Health
SNEC patients can try the various assistive technology devices before purchasing the right one for their needs. The Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) officially launched its Smart Technology Active Ageing Resource (STAAR) corner at SNEC (Level 3) for those...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 1, 2021 | Health
If you have severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss and have tried conventional hearing aids with little success, this may be an option. A 2017 study estimated that 422,000 older adults in Singapore suffer from hearing loss, and over 100,000 may have a disabling...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 30, 2021 | Health
A retiree shares her journey towards getting a cochlear implant. In her 20s, Audrey Heng suffered from deteriorating hearing which resulted in her having an operation on both ears. However, in her 40s, she experienced a sudden hearing loss on her right ear and...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 28, 2021 | Inspiring Figures
Francis Ng started fishing back in 1993 and enjoys the “tug of war” with the fishes. When Francis Ng moved to Pasir Ris back in 1993, he noticed a fishing pond right in front of his flat. Since he stopped radio control car racing as a hobby, he decided why not...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 2, 2021 | Health
The organisation will expand its focus from Alzheimer’s disease to other dementia-related conditions and will launch four dementia initiatives. After more than 30 years as Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA), the organisation has transitioned to a company limited by...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 13, 2021 | Health
Be mindful to read the food labels. There has been an uptick of plant-based foods in restaurants as well as in supermarkets. There are also a number of plant-based meats for those who want the taste of meat but a more healthier option. Ageless Online speaks to...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 13, 2021 | Health
Dementia Singapore has partnered with Tay Ping Hui and Munah Bagharib as its first-ever brand ambassadors. Local celebrities Tay Ping Hui and Munah Bagharib have become local ambassadors for Dementia Singapore (formerly known as Alzheimer’s Disease Association) to...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 22, 2021 | Inspiring Figures
When Richard Koh got retrenched, he still had a lot of energy so he tried his hand at the coffee business. Richard Koh never thought he would start a business. He imagined working for a company and someday, retiring. But life is unpredictable. In June 2016, he...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 9, 2021 | Miscellaneous
A group of women aged 59 to 82 share their thoughts in a segment called Not Grey: Intimacy, Ageing and Being as part of the Festival of Women N.O.W. 2021. “As ageing women invisibilised in today’s world, what does it mean to be in life, to feel closeness to...
