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...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 13, 2018 | Health
Four NTU students’ final-year project aims to bring awareness on eye diseases and regular screening. With Singapore’s ageing population, coupled with the country’s high myopia rates, four final-year students from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 12, 2018 | Miscellaneous
If you embrace IT in your daily life and inspire your peers, nominate yourself or a friend. The 2018 Silver Infocomm Wellness Ambassador nomination is now open! So, if you are 50 and above, and embrace IT in your daily lives and inspire your peers to do the...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 8, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Make these small steps for long-term wellness. BY: Chua Kay Tse With Chinese New Year just around the corner, many of us might have started indulging in festive goodies but don’t let slip of our health resolutions. Here are top five tips to maintain overall wellness...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 7, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Discover the various countries and cultures all through your tastebuds. Foodies can rejoice! Insight Vacations has come up with 10 curated food experiences when you travel to Europe. From oyster tasting in Croatia to a paella demonstration in Valencia, Spain,...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 5, 2018 | Health
Active Health launches second lab at Bedok to get people to better understand their health and fitness levels. Active Health, a social movement run by Sport Singapore to encourage Singaporeans to proactively take charge of their health and wellness, has opened...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 2, 2018 | Miscellaneous
The Necessary Stage’s Theatre For Seniors is conducting a script-centred workshop in February. The Necessary Stage’s Theatre For Seniors is conducting a script-centred workshop, mostly conducted in English, which will focus on a script from renowned...
