by Eleanor Yap | Jun 19, 2019 | Inspiring Figures
Travelling exhibition shows Singapore’s National Monuments in a different light. Steven Seow, 66, has no prior experience in drawing. When he retired in 2016, he chose to dedicate his time to pursing his passion drawing. The 66-year-old is a self-taught artist as well...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 6, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Dreams don’t just exist in those younger; those in their 60s most definitely have dreams. “What is your dream?” Sin Shiu Heng, 26, who is pursuing a Master’s degree in design at LaSalle College of the Arts, decided to get to the bottom of this question. This...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 3, 2019 | Health
Seniors and cancer survivors competed in the recent DBS Marina Regatta. In the DBS Marina Regatta, there were a number of community races involving seniors and cancer survivors. In the DBS Community Active Warriors Open, for paddlers above 50 years of age,...
by Eleanor Yap | May 31, 2019 | Health
Efforts in advocating the harmfulness of tobacco has not reduced the number of smokers globally. To commemorate World No Tobacco Day on May 31, we ask can there be an end to nicotine addiction? BY: Dr Tan Kok Kuan Nicotine in the form of chewing and inhaling smoke...
by Eleanor Yap | May 28, 2019 | Health
To help with the increasing cases of stroke and to help provide long-term care for stroke survivors, S3 has opened its second centre. Stroke Support Station (S3) has officially opened its second Stroke Wellness Centre at Jurong Point to deal with the new cases of...
by Eleanor Yap | May 27, 2019 | Health
The three-year collaboration will have gerontology students put in practice what they have learnt. From mass workout sessions to cognitive activity workshops and health talks, elderly residents living in the east and north-east of Singapore can look forward to...
by Eleanor Yap | May 23, 2019 | Inspiring Figures
This former national dragon boater and national boxer is inspiring others to excel. BY: Eleanor Yap Tan Leong Kok, 61, often tells younger ones, “If Uncle can do it, you too can do it.” He has proven that age is no barrier when it comes to dragon boating and hopes he...
by Eleanor Yap | May 21, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet gives you a guide to tasting whisky, gin, bourbon and more at the world’s best distilleries and bars. Lonely Planet is giving a tour of the best distilleries and bars in 33 countries in its book “Global Distillery Tour”. They will tell you where to go...
by Eleanor Yap | May 16, 2019 | Miscellaneous
The National Heritage Board has a number of activities to engage seniors such as the Reminiscence Walks and the Conversation Starter Kit for Seniors. The National Heritage Board (NHB) offers a number of activities to engage seniors such as the Reminiscence...
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...
