by Eleanor Yap | Nov 6, 2023 | Health
The founder of Movement Singapore is showing that age shouldn’t limit someone from trying parkour. Tan Shie Boon, 31, is not only pushing the boundaries but is also breaking down stereotypes of seniors at the same time. He is the founder and instructor at...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 24, 2023 | Inspiring Figures
Two seniors share their experiences and that age shouldn’t be a limit. It is a little after 9am on a weekday and the outdoor fitness station area surrounded by several HDB flats in Ang Mo Kio has been turned into a parkour training ground. Ten women are rolling...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 20, 2023 | Miscellaneous
An activity with your grandchildren or just indulge on your own. Looking for something to do with your grandchildren or give yourself an indulgence? The Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC) is launching its inaugural Sweet Spots Guide with a dessert festival. For one day...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 20, 2023 | Miscellaneous
These art pieces come from those aged 15 to 60 who live with various mental health conditions, and have come forward to share their stories. There will be the world’s very first generative AI art exhibition by eight Singaporeans aged 15 to 60 who live with various...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 12, 2023 | Health
CareShield Plus policyholders will receive 100-percent monthly payout for up to 12 months when they are unable to perform one Activity of Daily Living. Financial services company Singlife has launched of two new add-on benefits for its CareShield Standard and...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 3, 2023 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 1, 2023 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 27, 2023 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 25, 2023 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 22, 2023 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 15, 2023 | Miscellaneous
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)...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 12, 2023 | Miscellaneous
The new special edition Brompton x Bear Grylls C Line Explore will be on sale in Singapore from September 12. Brompton has partnered with renowned British adventurer and reality TV star, Bear Grylls to create a folding bike built for every adventure – the...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 6, 2023 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 31, 2023 | Miscellaneous
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 28, 2023 | Health
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...
