by Eleanor Yap | Apr 6, 2018 | Miscellaneous
A new initiative bonds seniors and youths over their favourite meal. Food has a lovely way of bringing people together. That is exactly what a new initiative called ‘Makan with Seniors’ started by Ageless Online and FACEUP hopes to do – bring together 15 youths...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 5, 2018 | Health
Family a major motivator in getting men to visit a doctor about symptoms linked to advanced prostate cancer. A new survey has found 48 percent of men aged 50 years or older are exhibiting at least one symptom, which could be caused by advanced prostate cancer. When...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 4, 2018 | Inspiring Figures
Two sisters volunteer together at a polyclinic assisting elderly patients and caregivers. When volunteering, it is always more fun when you have a family member to do it with you. That is exactly what happened with sisters Jean, 65, and Wendy Lim, 68. It all...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 28, 2018 | Inspiring Figures
This enterprising 69-year-old has found a gap when he discovered the ukulele, which has led him to find meaning in his life. BY: Eleanor Yap P’ter Chan, 69, never played a musical instrument before. But then he tried playing the ukulele, and he got hooked and has...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 22, 2018 | Miscellaneous
This was the theme of this year’s Positive Ageing Conference and speakers shared about positive ageing, lifelong learning and senior volunteerism. At this year’s Positive Ageing Conference 2018 with the theme “The Better Me”, about 500 people came to listen to three...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 21, 2018 | Reflections
It is not just about diet, it encompasses a whole lot more, shared a 59-year-old advocate of “holistic wealth”. BY: Perine Seah What is ageing? What does it mean to you? To me, it is not about a chronological number nor physical degeneration but rather...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 15, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Enjoy exquisite style and comfort with Insight Vacations’ Luxury Gold Escorted Journeys. Insight Vacations has brand new 2018 worldwide Luxury Gold Escorted Journeys showcasing a unique and exclusive collection of VIP experiences. Guided by a highly-skilled travel...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 14, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Lien Foundation and a design firm launches book with 10 ideas that transform under-used spaces into thriving communities for seniors. A 173-page book on architectural designs that was recently released puts forward new ideas on how unused and under-used spaces...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 7, 2018 | Health
Telehealth programme by CGH and Philips gives patients more confidence and reduces hospital stay. The positive one-year results of a Heart Failure Telehealth programme, piloted by Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Royal Philips, showed a 67 percent reduction in...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 6, 2018 | Health
For most patients with high blood pressure, there are few or no symptoms. High blood pressure officially affects 27.3 percent of Singapore’s population. But in reality, that number is likely to be far greater. How can we go about treating this silent killer? Dr...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 28, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Centre For Seniors launches web portal detailing the various schemes and is categorised according to age groups. Non-profit Centre For Seniors (CFS) has launched a new web portal called Government Schemes Made Simpler detailing the various Government schemes...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 27, 2018 | Health
Singapore Cancer Society will be distributing free FIT kits starting from March. The Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) will be distributing Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) kits at no charge to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 years old and above, to...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 23, 2018 | Miscellaneous
The Media Literacy Council’s Internet campaign brings awareness on fake news, scams, etc. This year’s Better Internet Campaign (BIC) with the tagline “Be Safe, Be Smart & Be Kind Online” is not only targeting youths and parents, but also creating awareness...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 21, 2018 | Caregiving
Theatre company Pangdemonium delves into the all-important issue of dementia. The topic of dementia is wrestled in a new play called “The Father” that is set to open on March 2 to 18 by theatre company, Pangdemonium. The story by French playwright Florian...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 20, 2018 | Health
Expansion of Community Networks for Seniors and renaming of PGO are some changes highlighted in Minister for Finance’s Budget Statement. The nationwide expansion of Community Networks for Seniors (CNS) was one of the changes highlighted in Minister for Finance...
