by Eleanor Yap | Apr 11, 2017 | Caregiving
A senior activity book for families and caregivers to share with seniors. KYDZ International, the company behind a number of products for those with dementia, has come up with a senior activity book called “My Kueh Lapis” for families and caregivers to share...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 6, 2017 | Caregiving
The Silver Caregivers Co-operative launches a mentor-mentee programme so new caregivers don’t have to walk alone. BY: Eleanor Yap Looking back on her own caregiving journey, 58-year-old Faridah Bte Mohd Rani wished she had an experienced caregiver mentor walking...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 5, 2017 | Finance
Handy tips to make your retirement transition smoother. Retirement can be a scary phase for many people. Imagine your monthly paycheck stops coming in but the expenses remain where they are! That is a terrifying feeling for everyone. However, if you have...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 30, 2017 | Miscellaneous
It is time to upgrade to a 3G or 4G handset, but not to fret as there are courses to help you learn more. The time has come to give up your loved 2G phone. 2G mobile users will need to make the switch to a 3G or 4G handset by April 1 as the mobile network...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 29, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Those were the key focus for this year’s revamped 50plus 2017. 50plus 2017, the annual event for seniors, took a one-year hiatus and returned this year with a “fresh outlook” focusing on lifelong learning, volunteerism and positive ageing as some of you might have...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 24, 2017 | Miscellaneous
If you have embraced information and communications technology, and inspired your peers to use the technology, become an ambassador. Do you surprise your peers and family with your tech-savvy skills, or have a passion to help fellow seniors go digital? If yes,...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 23, 2017 | Miscellaneous
The guidelines on user interface design for older adults was launched to promote an age-inclusive society. The Silver Industry Standards Committee and SPRING Singapore have launched a new Singapore Standard (SS 618) on “Guidelines on user interface design for...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 21, 2017 | Health
Two NUS medical students came up with home care where secondary and university students work together with community allied health professionals to care for vulnerable elderly in the community. BY: Eleanor Yap Tri-Generational HomeCare @ North West matches secondary...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 15, 2017 | Miscellaneous
The largest forum has to date 72 talks on a wide range of subjects including health and wellness, active ageing and financial literacy. Seniors will be spoilt for choice this month with a wide range of learning opportunities, including 72 forum talks on a...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 14, 2017 | Health
Do you sometimes experience your food coming back up your oesophagus and you don’t know why? We have some answers. About 10 percent of adults in Singapore have GERD (also known as acid reflux), according to a study in Singapore done in 2005 by Dr SL Lim...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 9, 2017 | Products
Ayam Brand launches healthy and affordable options, as well as a series of events. To kick off Ayam Brand’s 125 years of healthy, quality canned food in Singapore, the local food company is launching the European-certified Ayam Brand Tuna Chunks in Organic...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 7, 2017 | Inspiring Figures
Bessie Yap shares about her husband whom she lost in 2013 to cancer, and her life after. BY: Eleanor Yap “I still miss him,” said 80-year-old Bessie Yap, as she spoke about her husband, Bernard, who passed away in 2013. The mother of two shared how the two first met:...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 3, 2017 | Health
Get acquainted with some of the superfoods in 45 countries and add them to your regular meals. Discover 66 health-boosting and tasty recipes from around the world with Lonely Planet Food’s “The World’s Best Superfoods”. The book is divided into seven chapters...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 28, 2017 | Health
Seniors are particularly prone to having shingles and a vaccine is recommended to reduce your risk. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is not a life-threatening condition but is a painful blistering rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus that causes...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 23, 2017 | Miscellaneous
Ageless Online was present at this year’s national event where we carried banners advocating for seniors. There were colourful floats, performances staged by international and local performers and fireworks. Also at this year’s Chingay organised by People’s...
