by Eleanor Yap | May 14, 2019 | Health
With breakfast being the most important meal of the day, a survey found that Asia-Pacific consumers made decisions ahead of health benefits and nutritional value. Though Asia-Pacific consumers understand the benefits of a healthy breakfast, the majority still...
by Eleanor Yap | May 9, 2019 | Finance
A document where you can appoint someone in case you lose mental capacity. Many people are familiar with a Will – it contains instructions to their loved ones on managing their affairs upon death. But what if you lose mental capacity one day, and cannot make...
by Eleanor Yap | May 8, 2019 | Miscellaneous
National Heritage Board launches programme to help seniors reminisce and spark conversations with others. Tay Yeok Leng, 83, remembers the iron in the Heritage Trunks, part of a programme launched recently by the National Heritage Board (NHB) to help seniors to...
by Eleanor Yap | May 3, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Book launched to share the wisdom from various disciplines on the matter of ageing. “Ageing in Asia: Contemporary Trends and Policy Issues” which was recently launched is a compilation of different authors in various disciplines including economists, architects...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 29, 2019 | Caregiving
National survey shares that 72 percent of persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, while 50 percent feel they cannot be open with others regarding their condition. Nearly three in four persons with dementia feel rejection and loneliness, and more...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 24, 2019 | Products
Abbott’s new improved Ensure Life with HMB has more Vitamin D and protein. Abbott has a new and improved Ensure Life nutritional supplement, which is specially formulated with HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) and has more Vitamin D and protein to help in muscle...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 22, 2019 | Health
Nationwide challenge raises awareness on preventing muscle loss and frailty in Singaporean adults. One in two Singaporean adults 55 years and older are either pre-frail or frail. To bring further awareness on the risk of frailty, the Society for Geriatric...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 17, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Seniors can be at risk especially those who have come out of a relationship and get involved in a casual relationship. Seniors can be at risk. Though the prevalence here in Singapore has remained stable, seniors can get HIV especially if they have come out of a...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 12, 2019 | Health
Many are unfamiliar with MGD and are not aware that it is a leading cause of dry eye disease. A new survey conducted by Johnson & Johnson Vision has revealed that seven in 10 Singaporeans regularly suffer from symptoms of Meibomiam Gland Dysfunction or...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 9, 2019 | Health
A team from NTU aims to encourage Singaporeans to take more walks so as to reduce the risk or progression of dementia. Four final-year communications students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are stepping up against dementia by challenging...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 4, 2019 | Miscellaneous
More above 60 were sent to prison and the Drug Rehabilitation Centre last year, according to statistics. More people aged above 60 were sent to prison and the Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC) last year, according to a recent newspaper report. Statistics...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 3, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Bringing awareness on ACP in an event one loses his or her mental capacity. Talking about one’s Advance Care Planning (ACP) can be a difficult subject, but not for a team of four final-year Communications Studies undergraduates from Nanyang Technological...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 28, 2019 | Health
A reflection by a physician. BY: Dr Julian Hong There may still be some misconceptions about people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). Allow me as a physician who has looked after PLHIV to share some of my first-hand experiences and hope that we can break down the...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 25, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Inaugural competition by Yishun Health encourages seniors to keep fit and have fun in their golden years. More than 100 seniors, oldest being 84, proved that one can go “faster, higher, stronger” at any age. Jointly organised by Yishun Health, ActiveSG Masters...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 20, 2019 | Inspiring Figures
David Pattiselanno was leading a very active life till an accident made him take a different road. BY: Eleanor Yap David Pattiselanno, 81, was a bit of a daredevil when younger. There wasn’t a challenge he wasn’t up to. In 1960s, thanks to his younger brother’s...
