by Eleanor Yap | Apr 15, 2021 | Health
Two seniors share their experiences on getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Seniors islandwide have been getting vaccinated, with some soon to be getting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to a Yahoo news article, Senior Minister of State for Health...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 8, 2021 | Health
Get the lowdown about these vaccines and why you should consider getting vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccinations have already begun for the seniors with those over 70 started getting vaccinated in February and those between 60 and 69, end of March. Still some are...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 29, 2021 | Miscellaneous
A new graphic novel addresses these complex, weighted questions. Is life-sustaining treatment always the best way forward? A conversation about death is often difficult to broach – where and when do we begin to talk about the end-of-life planning for our loved...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 25, 2021 | Health
This 79-year-old never thought he would get kidney stones as he takes sufficient fluid and has no family history. Chow Tien Choong drinks eight glasses of water every day. So, it came as a surprise when he was diagnosed last year with kidney stones as...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 24, 2021 | Health
Many complain of the pain associated with kidney stones, which can range in size from a grain of sand to the size of a golf ball. Find out more about the symptoms and treatments. A number of celebrities have had kidney stones, which can range in size of a grain of...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 26, 2021 | Health
Retired senior banker Peter Lim not only has diabetes, he also has heart failure and partial blindness. He shares his story to bring more awareness. Peter Lim never thought he could get Type 2 diabetes. “I often travelled to Borneo for work and led an active...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 10, 2021 | Health
Have a smooth transition as you head home for your recovery. The myth that ageing comes with a lot of pitfalls is one that needs to be changed. Health sciences and advances in technologies have proven that one can age well with optimal exercise and good nutrition....
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 5, 2021 | Health
Flamenco Sin Fronteras’ community outreach programme has more than 20 seniors doing flamenco dance moves. Sixty-nine-year-old Florence Ng has never danced before. Last year, she saw a flamenco group down the block where she lives and they asked whether she...
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...
