by Eleanor Yap | Sep 11, 2016 | Caregiving
Looking for an easier, more convenient way to buy diapers and to buy in bulk? There are a number of local online companies that help you do just that. BY: Eleanor Yap Looking at finding an easier and convenient alternative to buying diapers for your loved ones or...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 6, 2016 | Health
Losing a friend or a spouse can be a heart-wrenching experience, leaving many having a hard time getting over it. Losing a spouse or a friend can be a painful experience and it can take a long time for some to get over it. Ageless Online delves into this very...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 4, 2016 | Miscellaneous
RSVP Singapore launches e-learning module to encourage seniors to learn and embrace technology. Voluntary welfare organisation (VWO) RSVP Singapore has developed an e-learning programme with senior volunteers and staff. The first of its kind, the programme aims to...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 30, 2016 | Inspiring Figures
The grandfather of eight was the oldest participant and he recently joined his family in the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2016. BY: Eleanor Yap At 83, Tay Kim Puay was the oldest participant in the recent SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 25, 2016 | Products
Maintain a correct posture and protect your back from further strain. Did you know that one in every three women will experience back pains once in her life? According to research by the Norwegian National Institute of Occupational Health, women are twice as...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 23, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Top 10 wine myths busted by a wine and spirit merchant such as do heavier bottles mean better wine, does red cause more headaches than white, and does cheese and wine really pair perfectly? A great deal of mystique surrounds wine, along with many ‘wine-wisdoms’...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 18, 2016 | Miscellaneous
15 travel tips for seniors with various disabilities, so you can travel with ease and enjoy your time away. Travelling can be a hardship for those with disabilities, making it tough then to consider going anyway outside of your own country. How can travelling be...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 16, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Calling for students to submit a film to bring awareness on the realities of ageing. Tell the story of seniors and walk away with a cash prize! ACCESS Health International is calling for university, polytechnic and junior college students in Singapore to submit...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 12, 2016 | Products
Get a fresh and youthful look with this new treatment cream colour. Breathe fresh life into your hair as we enter Fall with the new Liese Blauné Treatment Cream Color in Black Brown. The treatment cream colour, which is specially formulated for Asian’s thick...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 11, 2016 | Health
Seniors get to work out for free in the city’s new studio. As Singapore crosses the big five-zero mark this year, Australia’s leading natural health brand, Blackmores, and Asia’s largest fitness community, GuavaPass, have teamed up to offer complimentary Strala...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 9, 2016 | Health
NKF brings education and outreach programmes to the doorstep of the community. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is stepping up efforts to educate the community on preventing kidney disease with a first of its kind dialysis centre, which also doubles as a...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 4, 2016 | Inspiring Figures
Francis Ng has been bitten by the dragon boating bug and not only teaches various teams, but also is a coxswain and a rower. BY: Eleanor Yap Water sports were always something Francis Ng enjoyed. When the 64-year-old was in National Service, he shared he was involved...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 2, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet has published two new books that features cycling routes in 30 countries, and food and experiences of great value. Lonely Planet has published two new books – “Epic Bike Rides of the World” and “The Best Things in Life are Free”. The illustrated...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 29, 2016 | Health
The clinic sports age-friendly features, an X-ray service and a minor operating theatre. The National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS) has officially opened the country’s first one-stop dental clinic offering a comprehensive range of complex oral and dental...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 26, 2016 | Miscellaneous
When their children leave the family home, couples find it tough to deal with life without their children and reconnecting with each other. When their children leave the family home (what is called empty-nest syndrome), many couples find it tough dealing with this...
