by Eleanor Yap | Mar 8, 2024 | Health
Breast Cancer Foundation held a fashion event with 10 breast cancer survivors. Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) held its Courage Catwalk fashion event recently at J65@JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La to raise awareness and spread hope. This was part of...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 4, 2024 | Health
New York seniors are getting Gym Tonic and help them get strength training. From hawker fare to health tonics – Singapore’s latest export to New York is Gym Tonic, an evidence-based AI (artificial intelligence)-driven strength training program tailored to build...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 1, 2024 | Health
GSK Singapore released findings of global survey highlighting the gaps related to shingles. GSK Singapore has released findings from a global survey which highlights some significant gaps in the understanding of the risk of shingles among those aged 50 and...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 23, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Marks & Spencer introduces its denim collection for women and men, as well as kids. Looking to update your wardrobe? Marks & Spencer (M&S) has come up with a denim collection that includes jeans, jackets, skirts and more for women. It sports an...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 21, 2024 | Miscellaneous
There will also be guided tours and other programmes by Both Sides, Now. Both Sides, Now is having an art exhibition with programmes, including conversations and tours by senior collaborators, at Wellness Kampung @ 765 Nee Soon Central (Yishun Street 72) from...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 20, 2024 | Health
The comprehensive study offers insights into how factors such as fatigue, sleep and social interaction can impact the quality of life and care for these patients. With activity trackers attached to his wrists and ankles, a stroke patient in a nursing home...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 2, 2024 | Miscellaneous
The 23-member troupe went through a training programme specially-designed for seniors, including those with mobility challenges, by lion dance masters at a 184-year-old Chinese clan. Lion dance is a practice typically regarded as one suited for the young,...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 2, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Declutter and help the most vulnerable individuals and families with items of need. A community centric platform in Singapore, GoodHood.SG, is partnering with social service agencies with the SG Cares Network to address pressing community needs. These agencies...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 30, 2024 | Health
The centre offers guidance and support to newly diagnosed patients and those still undergoing support. The first Breast Cancer Support Centre (BCSC) by the Breast Cancer Foundation, which is located at the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Breast Cancer Clinic, aims to...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 29, 2024 | Health
NTU scientists found that communication among brain cells is disrupted with ageing and this can begin in middle age. A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU SIngapore) has demonstrated that communication among memory-coding...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 19, 2024 | Miscellaneous
The National Museum of Singapore is seeking objects and stories relating to life in Singapore between the 1920s to 1990s. In line with the National Heritage Board’s Our SG Heritage Plan 2.0, the National Museum of Singapore is seeking objects and stories based...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 18, 2024 | Miscellaneous
DBS/POSB extended its initiative for another six months amid rising costs. DBS/POSB is extending its year-long 5 Million Hawker Meals initiative for another six months till July 26, 2024, subsidising a total of 7.5 million hawker meals over 18 months....
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 15, 2024 | Miscellaneous
The Agency for Integrated Care has launched a campaign to redefine modern ageing and inspire a positive shift in societal perceptions towards seniors. The Agency for Integrated Care has launched a campaign called “Break the Silver Ceiling”, which aims to challenge...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 5, 2023 | Inspiring Figures
The oldest graduand in this year’s Singapore University of Social Studies convocation event was 73-year-old Tan Tiang Wang. This year’s Singapore University of Social Studies (SUSS) convocation event had the largest graduating cohort with nearly 3,000...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 9, 2023 | Health
With them being with their grandparents, they too could play a crucial role. In line with World Stroke Day on October 29, the Angels Initiative at Boehringer Ingelheim and the Singapore National Stroke Association held a FAST Heroes storytelling session at the...
