by Eleanor Yap | Jan 8, 2019 | Finance
AN has an option that will help supplement your retirement savings. Jonathan Teoh, founder of AN has a unique idea to unlock one’s housing equity for seniors who might need money for their health conditions and may not be covered by insurance, or for childless couples...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 3, 2019 | Finance
NUS compared both the older and younger adults in its study. People often need to make financial choices for themselves, and sometimes, on behalf of others. Studies have shown that younger adults take more risks when making financial decisions for others....
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 2, 2019 | Inspiring Figures
A competition shows off seniors singing a wide range of songs, from country to Broadway music. BY: Eleanor Yap Last year when Karen Kon, who is in her 50s, participated in last year’s first Seniors Got Talent (SGT) organised by the Singapore Association for...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 27, 2018 | Inspiring Figures
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 20, 2018 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 13, 2018 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 11, 2018 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 6, 2018 | Caregiving
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 4, 2018 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 29, 2018 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 27, 2018 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 24, 2018 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 23, 2018 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 22, 2018 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 16, 2018 | Miscellaneous
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,...
