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...
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...
