by Eleanor Yap | Sep 24, 2024 | Health
A daily check-in app for seniors living alone. Silver Activities has recently launched an app called AllsOK, a daily check-in app, ensuring safety and peace of mind for seniors living alone as well as individuals with dependents. Currently, it is the only app...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 23, 2024 | Health
This first evening edition includes a walk through iconic Singapore landmarks. In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) 2024, Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) is celebrating the 16th anniversary of its signature Pink Ribbon Walk event which will...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 6, 2024 | Health
Two youths started a social enterprise called Surety to advance conversations about menopause and provide a community of support. Two youths experienced how menopause can affect a person. They both saw it through their own mothers. Shared Valery Tan: “Growing...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 5, 2024 | Products
Never tried powder shampoo or a conditioner bar, here’s your chance. Want a sustainable alternative to your haircare? Look at Ohmmm Care’s Canopy Series, which includes a powder shampoo and conditioner bar as well as a detangler (with no handle) and...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 27, 2024 | Inspiring Figures
Chew Ghim Bok is doing it the Rotary way and is finding his purpose. Chew Ghim Bok started volunteering when he was 17 years old. He accompanied his father to grassroots events and mostly followed his lead, helping to organise community centre events and...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 26, 2024 | Health
Singapore study found they have a risk of heart complications such as irregular heartbeats, heart disease and blood clots. People who caught dengue and recovered are more likely to face long-term health complications about a year later compared to those who...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 23, 2024 | Miscellaneous
This move will better scale up seniors learning and volunteerism activities across Singapore. With effect from April 1, 2025, the Council for Third Age (C3A) will be merged into the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) as a single lead organisation for...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 2, 2024 | Miscellaneous
An inclusive programme for seniors, including those living with dementia, has a majority of clients who return. Singing has a host of benefits. It releases the ‘happy’ chemicals like endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, boosting your mood and making you feel...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 1, 2024 | Health
Consider swapping it for nuts and beans. People who eat at least 1/4 serving of bacon, bologna or other processed red meat a day (about two servings a week) have a higher risk of dementia than those who eat less than 1/10 of a serving a day (about three...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 5, 2024 | Inspiring Figures
Steven Chong, better known as “Papa Chong”, has been sharing his cooking on Instagram since 2017. Retired businessman Steven Chong, better known as “Papa Chong” and father to actress Michelle Chong, has a passion for cooking. The 77-year-old and grandfather of...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 5, 2024 | Health
Breast Cancer Foundation plans to enhance programmes and collaborate with related organisations. Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF), in collaboration with Roche and the Society of Behavioral Health Singapore, conducted a multi-sectoral workshop involving Malay...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 21, 2024 | Health
Actress Michelle Chong’s father, Steven Chong, embraces the purposeful concept of Ikigai in his daily life. Steven Chong, whom is best known as “Papa Chong” and father of Singaporean actress and comedian Michelle Chong, has had his fair share of medical scares...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 21, 2024 | Products
Looking for a prevention measure or to help with joint pain, consider this chondroitin range. Japanese pharmaceutical company Zeria Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is now selling its chondroitin products in Singapore. Chondroitin is a key component of cartilage found in...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 18, 2024 | Miscellaneous
The President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2024 are now open for nominations. Nominations are now open for the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards 2024. Under the People of Good Ward, there is the People of Good recognising everyday...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 4, 2024 | Health
A breast survivor shares tips for other women going through similar experiences. It was only at the age of 49 that Linda Tam realised that she had not done a mammogram. She was volunteering at the time as a receptionist at non-profit Breast Cancer Foundation...
