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...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 21, 2016 | Health
A guide has been developed to help seniors combat falls as incidence of falls rises with age. The Health Promotion Board (HPB) has launched an inaugural Falls Prevention Awareness Campaign to provide seniors and their caregivers with five simple tips to reduce...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 19, 2016 | Miscellaneous
From a smart diaper to brain health supplements, there were lots of solutions at Aging 2.0 Singapore, but it was a rehab wearable solutions company that won. BY: Eleanor Yap Innovation by start-ups was certainly abound at the Hangar by the NUS Enterprise, National...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 15, 2016 | Miscellaneous
A new initiative empowers the youth to start meaningful projects for the community and make a difference. Seniors and other beneficiaries and causes are being reached out to by a new initiative by the youth wing of the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC)...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 13, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet has come up with its “Best in Asia 2016″ list, with Hokkaidō earning the top spot. Looking for interesting destinations in Asia that you haven’t visited yet? Travel media company, Lonely Planet, has come up with an inaugural “Best in Asia...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 7, 2016 | Products
More space to store all your groceries and keep them fresh. Hitachi’s latest Japan-made refrigerator – Model R-F7300XS – provides a larger capacity for your groceries. Its dimension is 880 mm (width) by 738 mm (depth) by 1,833 (height), and a gross capacity of...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 5, 2016 | Health
A couple shares their woes when their three children left the home, and how a social experiment helped them regain their intimacy. Most Singaporean married couples go through their lives in phases. After completing school, a typical Singaporean would work hard...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 30, 2016 | Miscellaneous
The two-day dancethon event brought together both seniors and youths. Over 3,000 seniors participated in the two-day “Ngee Ann City – PA Dancethon 2016” held in the heart of Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza on the weekends in May 2016. Into its...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 28, 2016 | Health
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder affecting millions around the world. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder affecting many globally. The condition, where patients experience rapid and irregular heartbeat,...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 22, 2016 | Inspiring Figures
Growing up poor motivates this 65-year-old to give back. BY: Marilyn Peh When police and civil defence personnel converged at a neighbouring block one evening two months ago, 65-year-old Annie Lim rushed to the scene immediately. No, she wasn’t acting out of kaypoh...
