Dear men

Dear men

The Breast Cancer Foundation callout aims to redefine the role of men in getting women to go for early detection.   In line with Breast Cancer Month (BCAM) 2023, Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) is introducing its inspirational callout ‘Dear Men’, in line with the...
Have a time of your life!

Have a time of your life!

Discover new ways to care, contribute and connect with others.   Discover new ways to care, contribute and connect with others at this year’s Time of Your Life Celebration! Jointly organised by the National Library Board and the Singapore University of Social...
Healthy ageing and vascular dementia workshops

Healthy ageing and vascular dementia workshops

Special edition ‘Balik Kampung’ workshops aim to reach over 280 seniors, to trigger reminiscing and keep the mind active.   The Health Promotion Board (HPB) has partnered senior activity centres and the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) to pilot a special...
Bon voyage Le Le

Bon voyage Le Le

Le Le’s last day in the Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest exhibit will be on November 20, 2023 before he goes into quarantine later that day.   Having crossed his second birthday and growing more independent, Le Le is set to return to China to fulfil the...
Shining a light on dementia

Shining a light on dementia

Building awareness on dementia in the heartlands.   As part of Dementia Singapore’s #ShineForDementia and in commemoration of World Alzheimer’s Day, Frasers Property Singapore (FPS) has lighted up three of its malls – Century Square, Northpoint City and The...
First Singapore resilience study

First Singapore resilience study

Research by Income Insurance and SMU ROSA recommends resources to improve levels of resilience and well-being over time.   Income Insurance Ltd (Income Insurance) and Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA) at the Singapore Management University (SMU)...
Senior-curated workshops to raise funds

Senior-curated workshops to raise funds

Seniors curated workshops and experiences to showcase their talents and skills for good.   Ten seniors have specially curated workshops and experiences showcasing their talents and skills as part of an auction to raise funds for charity. The inaugural auction...
Collection of LKY100 commemorative coin

Collection of LKY100 commemorative coin

Successful applicants assigned to DBS/POSB branches can book their collection slot via the bank’s online appointment portal.   Successful applicants of the S$10 commemorative coin for the 100th birth anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew (LKY100) assigned to DBS/POSB...
Cultivating an active retirement living destination

Cultivating an active retirement living destination

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has introduced a pilot programme called “Rejuvenate with Malaysia Healthcare”.   The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has introduced a pilot programme called “Rejuvenate with Malaysia Healthcare” as a way to...
You’ve got mail!

You’ve got mail!

A ground-up initiative is bringing back this old activity to connect seniors and youths.   Letter-writing was commonplace for people to get in touch with other people separated by distance. But these days, with the advent of the handphone, it is a thing of the...
Knowledge and perception of cataract treatment

Knowledge and perception of cataract treatment

Johnson & Johnson Vision’s survey shares that half with cataract symptoms have not had cataract surgery are afraid of undergoing surgery.   Earlier this year, Johnson & Johnson Vision initiated a survey with Censuswide to understand the knowledge and...
Let me tell you a story

Let me tell you a story

These are the stories of the last surviving historians among us. Hear the vivid memories of a time gone by, told by a generation who grew up in a completely different Singapore nearly 100 years ago. Relive the past through our oldest living historians, vividly brought...
First accident plan to cover multi-stage dementia

First accident plan to cover multi-stage dementia

AIA Centurion PA Plan provides comprehensive coverage including value added services such as home care, health screening and teleconsultations.   AIA Singapore will be a launching a personal accident insurance plan that covers neurological diseases like...