by Eleanor Yap | Nov 30, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Modern Aging Singapore 2016 awards seed-funding to three teams including a team developing a gel sheath that might reduce pressure ulcers. BY: Eleanor Yap A nursing lecturer from Nanyang Polytechnic and her final-year nursing students were recently awarded S$25,000 in...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 30, 2016 | Health
Some tips and community resources for persons with low-vision. BY: Tan Yanwen Many who are dealing with vision loss may not be aware of the scope of the professional community dedicated to rehabilitation, or simply do not know how to tap into these resources. So how...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 28, 2016 | Health
Find out the types of vision loss, and how to cope with such a loss. There is often a blur line between what is considered normal and low-vision. How do you identify this issue within family members, friends and yourself, and at what point do you seek...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 23, 2016 | Miscellaneous
These include a mobile app that monitors elderly’s physical condition to a security system, which allows you to view your home from your mobile phone. Besides looking out for sweet deals related to IT at this year’s SITEX 2016 at the Singapore Expo on November...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 22, 2016 | Inspiring Figures
Being disabled does not mean that one can’t do things, it just means changing the way one does things, as a couple of 35 years shared. BY: Sylvia Soh Irene Toh, 57, and Esmond Tan, 66, have lived with a disability since when they were in their childhood. Both suffered...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 19, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet has updated its bestselling title “The Travel Book” with more than 800 photographs, and 230 countries and destinations. Lonely Planet has released an all-new edition of its internationally bestselling landmark title, “The Travel Book: A Journey to...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 18, 2016 | Health
Hong Leong Finance takes the lead in training its staff to better understand dementia and help its customers. Singapore’s largest finance company, Hong Leong Finance (HLF) has enrolled about 200 of its employees into the dementia-awareness training programme by...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 17, 2016 | Products
These comfortable pants protect the hips from a fall that could lead to loss of mobility and independence. SafeHip one-piece hip protector is a high-quality undergarment with sewn-in hip protectors (soft pads that have a patented “horseshoe-shaped” shield) that...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 12, 2016 | Health
Those with diabetes need to take care of their feet so they can avoid infection or worse, amputation. BY: Kenneth Koh Some individuals with diabetes may develop diabetic foot problems that can affect their day-to-day activities. They also may face dangers of...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 10, 2016 | Finance
With cases of financial abuse surfacing locally and agencies reporting more cases of financial abuse, a US expert who did a free webinar shares her insights. Each year, an estimated one in 10 older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation,...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 9, 2016 | Ask The Expert
Q. What is the difference between co-ownership as joint tenants or as tenants-in-common? The distinction between co-ownership as joint tenants or as tenants-in-common lies essentially in the right of survivorship. If a joint tenant passes away, his/her share in...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 7, 2016 | Miscellaneous
While volunteering for the Home Nursing Foundation, photographer Kelvin Lim set out last year to gift the patients a nice portrait of themselves. He shares his thoughts on his project at the last National Council of Social Service’s Integrated Eldercare Network....
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 4, 2016 | Miscellaneous
This year’s IDOP gave seniors a platform to give thanks to others. The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) held its “Seniors Give Thanks!” campaign in conjunction with International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) Singapore, which happened in October. The...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 4, 2016 | Products
This tricycle allows those even with physical disabilities to enjoy cycling. Get off the couch and get healthy with the MonoMano tricycle (or trike for short). Cycling is a healthy, fun and low-impact form of exercise for all ages, and it helps keep seniors...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 2, 2016 | Health
The Singapore Cancer Society is holding its inaugural 17-hour Relay For Life next year to bring awareness to cancer. Relay for Life (RFL) 2017, a 17-hour event, brings the community together to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors, remember those lost to the...
