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...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 1, 2016 | Miscellaneous
The Necessary Stage is holding a workshop on devising and performance where you can tell your story through different modes like storytelling and visual imagery. Share your story – The Necessary Stage has invited Alan Lyddiard, artistic director of The...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 26, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Take in the country’s unspoilt landscapes and be one with nature through the many experiences for the body and soul. In the rush and crush of modern life, Finland is transforming the wellness of travellers with enriching and accessible nature experiences. The...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 24, 2016 | Miscellaneous
The National Library Board provides convenient access to library information and transactions through its newly enhanced mobile app. Want to download eBooks from the library’s wide range of titles and read them on your mobile, or keep track of your favourite...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 23, 2016 | Miscellaneous
More than 160 seniors participated in seven ILP workshops and worked with their junior buddies. Over 300 seniors and youths attended the inaugural intergenerational Learning Programme (ILP) End-of-Course Celebration recently at ITE College West, which was...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 19, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet’s latest book gives you a gastronomical experience around the world from fine dining to street food spots. There is much more to Korean food than kimchi and barbecue charred beef ribs of galbi, as Lonely Planet shares in its new book, “Food...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 17, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Work-life transition workshops to guide those over 50s to achieve happiness and stay relevant at work. Non-profit Centre For Seniors (CFS) has come up with its LifeWork series of workshops to help mature workers and seniors plan and manage their work-life...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 6, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Engage your major muscles groups and train your balance with this low-intensity workout. The ActiveSG Towel Workout is a workout designed to encourage seniors to keep active with nothing more than a simple towel. Conceived by ActiveSG fitness instructors, the...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 5, 2016 | Products
3M introduces latest model of disposable mop. 3M is introducing the latest model of disposal mop – the 3M Scotch-Brite Easy Sweeper Plus+. The mop features a new mop plate design – an arched shape to create a ‘suction’ effect while sweeping, holding smaller...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 3, 2016 | Health
The Singapore Heart Foundation’s app reminds, records, tracks and shares blood pressure readings at one’s convenience. The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) with the Nanyang Polytechnic’s (NYP) School of IT has developed the BP (blood pressure) Matters app,...
