by Eleanor Yap | Jan 29, 2021 | Inspiring Figures
William Oh has been solo backpacking for more than 30 years and has compiled his own ‘house rules’, which he follows diligently. There are those who backpack and who enjoy being in the company of others. But, then there are those like William Oh who would...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 28, 2021 | Health
The drug-eluting cardiovascular device moves more naturally with the artery wall. US-based Elixir Medical Corp has come up with a new drug-eluting cardiovascular device called the DynamX Coronary Bioadaptor System, which may improve patients’ outcomes further....
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 20, 2021 | Inspiring Figures
Singaporean batik painter Sarkasi Said has had many lows and highs cultivating his passion. If Singaporean Sarkasi Said didn’t end up being a batik painter, he would have become a lawyer, which was his second option. But thanks to his determination, he stuck to...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 15, 2021 | Health
Age-related macular degeneration does not cause complete blindness but it can make it harder to drive, see faces and do close-up work. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition and is a leading cause of vision loss for those aged 50 and...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 7, 2021 | Finance
The insurer extends its health insurance coverage to medical expenses arising from side effects to the vaccine. Individuals insured by Aviva Singapore’s health insurance plans will automatically be covered for side effects arising from the COVID-19 vaccination,...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 16, 2020 | Miscellaneous
An accessible travel startup has added Singapore to its platform offering those with disabilities a chance to travel to places they might not have gone before. A US accessible travel startup, Wheel the World has added Singapore to its platform which includes...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
The National Library Board’s annual after-dark event returns with a comedic edition where you can enjoy in the comfort of your home. The Night at the Library is an annual event that highlights the library as a lifestyle destination and social learning...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 11, 2020 | Inspiring Figures
A TTSH programme of peer support leaders helps to encourage seniors in the community to lead more active and healthier lifestyles. There are seniors in their own communities helping to advocate to other seniors on living healthily. One of them is 70-year-old...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 29, 2020 | Health
This condition does not mean that the heart stops beating. The heart actually keeps working but it doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally with more than 17.9 million people succumbing to the disease each...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 20, 2020 | Health
Find out more about this skin disease and how you can manage it. If you have noticed some flaky and thick patches on your skin that itch quite a bit, itching scalp and losing hair, you may be suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 15, 2020 | Inspiring Figures
Many of these shops have mostly young staff and are catered to the younger crowd but at this outlet, you will see a 70-year-old “Ah Ma” brewing the fruit teas. There is an unusual and pleasant sight at Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea’s newest outlet at Change Alley Mall. With...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 8, 2020 | Inspiring Figures
A volunteer trainer teaches seniors online how to use navigational apps. When 60-year-old NoorJahan binte Kamaruddin noticed that some seniors did not know how to use navigational apps like MyTransport by the Land Transport Authority and Google Maps, she knew she had...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 21, 2020 | Inspiring Figures
Anjang Rosli may have dementia but he is not letting it get in the way, as he has found a new purpose in life. When we are dealt a bad hand in cards, we need to play them out. That is exactly what 56-year-old Anjang Rosli is doing when he got diagnosed with mixed...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 12, 2020 | Miscellaneous
A Drama Box experience that bonds seniors and children over food. Food has a way of bonding people together whether you are younger or older, from a different race or even culture. That was what Eurasian artist Jamie Lewis wanted to do with her community dining...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 3, 2020 | Finance
Enjoy the flexibility, earn an extra income and continue to stay active. Freelance work can be a great way for seniors to stay active. You get to earn extra income and the flexibility freelancing provides, allows you to continue doing the things you enjoy as well. One...
