by Eleanor Yap | Apr 10, 2020 | Miscellaneous
A Facebook campaign of pictures of those over 50 in action during this period. Ageless Online has started a little campaign called “What are you doing?” on Facebook showing pictures of those over 50 and what they are doing during this period of a partial...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 7, 2020 | Miscellaneous
A new Facebook platform for seniors to gather online. With seniors being affected as activities have ceased because of COVID-19 and they might be isolated, 62-year-old Rickyfm Law, founder of a Nation For Future Seniors, has come up with a platform for seniors on...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 3, 2020 | Miscellaneous
In light of COVID-19, Singapore Red Cross steps up its support and relief for the vulnerable, especially the elderly. The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) announced a series of initiatives aimed to provide support and relief for the vulnerable in Singapore, especially the...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 1, 2020 | Health
US’ Rutgers gerontologist discusses strategies for older adults to stay connected and active. Older adults, especially those who lacked robust social networks before the outbreak of COVID-19, are at high risk for social isolation, said Emily Greenfield, an associate...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 31, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Flair Artz International has a new initiative that will keep seniors active and have fun with family members. There is a new initiative for seniors that will help motivate you in maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle, and in the comfort of your home. Called Active...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 30, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Brand-new series of live talks by NSA on topics relating to active ageing. Bored at home? Catch the National Silver Academy’s (NSA) e-Nuggets Series, a brand-new series of live talks on topics relating to active ageing conducted as part of its ongoing efforts to...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 26, 2020 | Miscellaneous
Stuck at home and no activities to attend? No worries, you can still learn new things and be active. When freelance educator-artist Moses Sia heard about the extended suspension of activities for seniors because of COVID-19, he wanted to do something and “bring cheer”...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 24, 2020 | Health
Find out what is true and what is false. There is a lot of false information around on the coronavirus. Here are the facts from the World Health Organization (WHO) People of all ages can be infected by the coronavirus. Older people, and people with pre-existing...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 21, 2020 | Miscellaneous
MOH releases advisory for seniors, as well as for family members and caregivers of seniors. Ministry of Health released an advisory on precautionary measures for seniors, as well as for family members and caregivers of seniors in light of COVID-19: For seniors Good...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 20, 2020 | Miscellaneous
MOH extends the suspension until April 7 and encourages seniors to continue to be active during this period. All senior-centric activities at community clubs, residents’ committees, Senior Activity Centres, Active Ageing Hubs, CREST Centres, Health Promotion Board and...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 19, 2020 | Finance
Singaporeans remain invested and protected from any sudden market fluctuations, while allowing them to take advantage of any potential upside. HSBC Life Singapore has launched HSBC Life Variable Annuity, a retirement plan in US dollars which combines the assurance of...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 16, 2020 | Miscellaneous
This year’s President’s Challenge is also focusing on supporting initiatives that empower persons with disabilities. Five voluntary welfare organisations providing eldercare services were selected for this year’s President’s Challenge, a national movement led by the...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 12, 2020 | Health
NTU students raise awareness of gout through a campaign called “Oh My Gout!”. Gout was once known as a “rich man’s disease” as it believed to only affects the upper class who could afford rich foods. However, in recent years, this is no longer the case. This may be...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 10, 2020 | Health
MOH calls for 14-day suspension of senior-centric activities conducted by Government agencies. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has studied the pattern of transmission of COVID-19 among recent confirmed cases and found that many of the cases were transmitted during social...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 5, 2020 | Miscellaneous
A stand-up comedy act about ageing and caregiving. What happens when a 68-year-old woman tries her hand at stand-up comedy for the first time after a decade as a caregiver to her mother? Her inhibitions are lowered, the truth is spoken, and all hell breaks...
