Tonic of music

Tonic of music

Seniors with no musical experience were giving a chance to learn and show off their skills.   A group of seniors, aged 55 to 84 years, were rocking down the house before Christmas day, proving that age is no barrier. The seniors practiced for 20 weeks; many with...
Goodbye plastic!

Goodbye plastic!

Just some small ways to reduce your plastic usage and help the environment. BY: Eleanor Yap   If you are thinking of cutting down on your plastic usage, there are few things you can do this. Firstly, you can consider bringing along your own cute and colourful bag...
Nostalgic English barbershop

Nostalgic English barbershop

Enjoy relaxing services and treatments in a classic, retro barbershop setting.   Japanese Komars Group, the folks behind EC House brand with its quick haircuts, has come up with a hair service concept called the LA Barbershop at Plaza Singapura. It is inspired by...
Innovative solutions receive seed funding

Innovative solutions receive seed funding

Top teams tackle legacy planning, dental care and retirement planning.   When a loved one passes away, most family members are unprepared for it. They experience a range of emotions including distress, grief and worry about how to handle issues such as legal...
Missing loved ones

Missing loved ones

Harnessing the power of social media to help find seniors who have wandered off.   ProjectCare, a website for caregivers, is harnessing social media to help families find their missing loved ones, in particular those seniors who have dementia and have wandered...
New Women’s Health Centre

New Women’s Health Centre

Concord International Hospital opens a level dedicated to women’s needs.   Concord International Hospital (CIH) has opened its Women’s Centre which comprises of a level of facilities within its Adam Road premises. The multi-disciplinary service Centre has a team...
Eye care

Eye care

Singapore National Eye Centre community event offers free eye screening and low-vision rehabilitation workshop.   Themed “Eye Care for All”, Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) recently organised the 19th National Eye Care Day. Initiated in 2000, this annual...

Breathe easier

Philips recently launched a global patient education effort for World COPD Day.   Royal Philips recently launch of a global initiative to celebrate everyday wins by patients, providers and caretakers regarding the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary...
A week of giving

A week of giving

Giving Week, a national movement, offers opportunities for Singaporeans to make a difference by giving their time, talent, treasure and voice.   National giving movement, Giving Week, returns for its fourth year, with more diverse opportunities for Singaporeans...
Winning IT ideas to address social issues

Winning IT ideas to address social issues

The winners included an interactive therapeutic pet robot to apps that help the visually-impaired and those with special needs.   An interactive therapeutic pet robot for dementia patients called SP Buddy by Singapore Polytechnic, and a walking stick with...
Making magic

Making magic

This year Shunji Matsuo’s Makeover Magic is no exception – seniors and cancer survivors were transformed. BY: Eleanor Yap   Every year, celebrity hairstylist Shunji Matsuo would hold his namesake, Shunji Matsuo’s Makeover Magic event, not just in Singapore but...
Know what is fake news

Know what is fake news

Tips to help you get down to the truth of the story.   With Singapore’s push to become a Smart Nation, seniors are being prepared for the digital world. Initiatives targeted at seniors help them learn rapidly about the internet, digital banking, cybersecurity,...
Life matters – planning for the future

Life matters – planning for the future

What is an Advance Medical Directive and why is it important?   With advances in medical technology, there are now ways to prolong the life and improve the quality of life of terminally-ill patients, even if the patient’s condition cannot be improved or cured....
A nostalgic snack

A nostalgic snack

Dragon’s Beard candy is getting a new lease of life and is now available all the time. BY: Eleanor Yap Many Singaporeans would have fond memories of the lady puling Dragon’s Beard candy at the People’s Park Complex in the 1980s. Whenever she hand-pulled this delicacy...
Sharing Our Published Heritage

Sharing Our Published Heritage

The National Library brings awareness to Singapore’s published heritage and the importance of preservation.   In an effort to increase the public’s awareness and appreciation of Singapore’s published heritage, and to showcase the National Library’s legal deposit...