by Eleanor Yap | Jul 5, 2017 | Caregiving
There are now 13 Go-To Points in Yishun for lost seniors with dementia. Sree Narayana Mission Nursing Home in Yishun is the first nursing home in Singapore to become a Dementia Go-To Point. With the nursing home, there are now 13 Go-To Points in that area that...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 4, 2017 | Inspiring Figures
Edwin Khoo has faced challenges after challenges, and each time, he took the lessons in his stride. BY: Eleanor Yap Things were tough for Edwin Khoo, 61, when he was growing up. The environment and people around him brought him down, but he never let it get the...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 30, 2017 | Health
NUS study shared that good nutrition, physical training and mental exercises can reverse physical frailty in the elderly. Physical frailty is common among the elderly and is strongly associated with cognitive impairment, dementia and adverse health outcomes...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 29, 2017 | Miscellaneous
The “Samurai Route” in Japan by Tobu Railway gives you a chance to visit World Heritage sites and post towns during the Edo Period. Going to Japan? Why not travel down memory lane via the “Samurai Route” by Tobu Railway, which extends through Tokyo as well as...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 28, 2017 | Miscellaneous
RSVP Singapore joins hands to fundraise with oldest Teochew club in Singapore. RSVP Singapore, The Organisation of Senior Volunteers is kicking off a fundraising event with the help of one of the oldest Teochew clubs in Singapore, Chui Huay Lim Club. The Club...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 28, 2017 | Health
A multidisciplinary team from NUHS Department of Ophthalmology has developed a medication card and wearable for elderly glaucoma patients to help them understand their medication regimes and remind them on their eye drops. A multidisciplinary team from the...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 27, 2017 | Miscellaneous
There are a host of challenges as a grandparent and the best thing to do is know where those minefields are. BY: Eleanor Yap Grandparenting can be an utmost joy … or it can be a painful experience. First off, grandparents today are different from previous generations....
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 23, 2017 | Miscellaneous
London developer launches highly-anticipated Emery Wharf homes, with a range of apartments there. Got some extra money lying around or want to be closer to your children staying in London? Residential developer St George is launching Emery Wharf, the...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 21, 2017 | Health
Many Singaporeans suffer from pain and they tend to suffer in silence. BY: Eleanor Yap Singaporeans ignore, power through or delay treatment of their pain which comes at a cost of the economy of approximately two percent of the nation’s GDP every day due to missed...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 19, 2017 | Miscellaneous
IMDA launches new portal which has access to online guides, ebooks, videos and seminars. IMDA has launched the IM Silver Portal which will give seniors access to online guides, ebooks, videos and seminars to help them learn and take advantage of mobile and...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 15, 2017 | Health
A little coffee to bring more awareness of dengue. Sanofi Pasteur has launched the ‘Be A Wall Against Dengue’ disease education campaign in Singapore, as part of the company’s continued efforts in working with local communities to raise...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 14, 2017 | Miscellaneous
A NUS study found seniors are more helpful to strangers than younger adults. People tend to become more generous as they age. This certainly holds true when it comes to helping strangers, according to a recent study by researchers from the National University...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 13, 2017 | Caregiving
Coddle offers medical accompaniment as well as befriending for seniors. BY: Eleanor Yap There has been a flurry of home-care services coming to the fold over the past few years and it hasn’t abated. The newest kid is Coddle, an idea that came out from the...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 8, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Aviva enhances travel insurance by providing coverage for cancellation or change of travelling date for any reason. Insurer Aviva has introduced new enhancements and riders for its travel insurance policy, with the aim of alleviating uncertainty for consumers...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 7, 2017 | Health
Singapore Heart Foundation’s second edition of Woof-a-thon is back this year! Calling all dog lovers and owners! Put your best paws forward and register your furry friends for Woof-a-thon 2017 happening on July 8 from 3pm to 7pm at Bishan-AMK Park, Ficus Green...
