by Eleanor Yap | Jun 6, 2018 | Miscellaneous
A book penned by seven individuals who attended a creative writing course together. Coincidence brought the seven together, but it was intention that spurred them to do more. After attending a creative writing course, these individuals over the age of 50 were...
by Eleanor Yap | May 31, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Students from different faculties of NUS produced a book to highlight seniors’ experiences with Singapore’s healthcare system. A book titled ‘Looking Through the Silver Mirror’ showcasing 20 stories of seniors written by 20 students from various faculties...
by Eleanor Yap | May 29, 2018 | Health
Find out simple ways to lower your blood pressure and know your numbers well. It’s the silent killer. High blood pressure usually has no warning signs but simple steps can cut your risk of devastating health problems, shared financial services company Manulife...
by Eleanor Yap | May 24, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Bonding youths and seniors over a shared meal. Food can bond generations together and facilitate deep conversations, and that is what a new initiative called Makan with Seniors by Ageless Online and its youth initiative, FACEUP, hopes to do. On May 19, 2018 at...
by Eleanor Yap | May 23, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Nanyang Polytechnic drives Singapore’s community nursing expertise with the new Centre. Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) has unveiled its new NYP-StarHub Centre for Connected Care, which harnesses technology and telemedicine advances to pave the way for new and...
by Eleanor Yap | May 17, 2018 | Health
There is currently no biomarker that could allow clinicians to objectively monitor the severity of fatigue. Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience severe and persistent tiredness. In a recent study, a team led by researchers from the...
by Eleanor Yap | May 15, 2018 | Health
New mobile app also provides product purchase and cost enquiries. Singapore-based telehealth platform Doctor Anywhere, together with medical aesthetic clinics in Singapore, have launched the nation’s first online aesthetic service. With this service,...
by Eleanor Yap | May 10, 2018 | Health
If colorectal cancer is detected early on, the survival rate can be high. “Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Singapore, but it is also usually very treatable if detected in Stage 1, with a 95 percent five-year survival rate in Singapore,” shared Dr...
by Eleanor Yap | May 8, 2018 | Health
Get your energy levels boosted naturally. Keeping up with grandkids can be tiring. Want an energy booster? Ageless Online speaks to Watsons’ pharmacist Koh Jia Lei to find out how you can not only keep up with the little ones naturally but also do much...
by Eleanor Yap | May 8, 2018 | Miscellaneous
NTU and Changi General Hospital will launch a new Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine, which will also look into sports medicine services. With an ageing population and as more people of all ages in Singapore take up exercise to stay healthy, the demand for...
by Eleanor Yap | May 3, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Technology doesn’t have to be scary, decrease your likelihood of falling prey to cybercrime with these three tips. Statistics from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) show that cybercrime is on the rise. A separate Nanyang Technology University (NTU)...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 30, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Gaps still remain when it comes to password management and updating of software. There has been an improved uptake in good cybersecurity practices, namely in enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), and exercising caution when it comes to online transactions...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 26, 2018 | Health
NUS study found that pharmacist follow-ups cut diabetes costs and reduce health risks. Pharmacist-managed care, in addition to routine check-ups with physicians, helped to improve the management of diabetes and the associated chronic diseases, revealed two studies...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 25, 2018 | Inspiring Figures
A 71-year-old recounts the time when her marriage broke down and the only thing she could find solace in was alcohol. BY: Eleanor Yap Simona Lee (a pseudonym), 71, had a soft spot for alcohol. She recalled that when she was around 11 years old, particularly during...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 19, 2018 | Miscellaneous
The annual Credit Suisse Global Megatrends Conference highlighted the supertrend of the silver economy. “The Silver Economy – Investing for Population Ageing” was one of three “supertrends” that was discussed during a recent panel session at the annual Credit...
