by Eleanor Yap | Aug 25, 2015 | Caregiving
Six options to encourage engagement. BY: Ann Napoletan As dementia progresses, it becomes challenging to find activities that encourage mental, emotional and sensory stimulation. At the same time, we are often in search of ways to connect with our loved one when...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 20, 2015 | Miscellaneous
The Law Society of Singapore has come up with a handbook for the public so they know the various legal issues and where to seek help. Understand the law in Singapore and the various legal issues and where to seek legal help in a handbook called “Know the...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 18, 2015 | Inspiring Figures
Bob Seah feels it is his duty to achieve this goal at his three restaurants and continues to come up with new dishes. BY: Eleanor Yap Slowing down isn’t in Bob Seah’s dictionary. At age 75, the chef and owner of The House of Peranakan Group of Restaurants (including...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 13, 2015 | Inspiring Figures
At 87, Joseph Tan is still out and about, and couldn’t be happier to serve society. BY: Eleanor Yap Professional photographer Joseph K.S. Tan, 87, was the oldest volunteer for this year’s 28th South-east Asian (SEA) Games which was held in Singapore in...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 11, 2015 | Caregiving
The only programme in Singapore that offers a night care service for those with dementia in a nursing home setting, the programme provides activities to clients and respite for caregivers. BY: Eleanor Yap Ninety-six-year-old Alice (full name cannot be disclosed) was...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 4, 2015 | Health
This is the third thrust in HPB’s Food Strategy where it partners with supermarket outlets. The Health Promotion Board (HPB) has kicked off the third thrust of its three-pronged Food Strategy, an initiative that was announced a year ago, which focuses on...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 3, 2015 | Health
A large oncology study has found that resin beads that emit radiation can give patients who have inoperable liver cancer new hope. BY: Eleanor Yap Resin particles or microspheres that are one-third the width of human hair could be the answer to helping patients with...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 29, 2015 | Miscellaneous
A tale of two pen-pal friends. BY: Laurence Wee As a secondary schoolboy way back in the late ’50s, Rocky Lim, 75, had a pen-pal friend in Hong Kong whom he corresponded avidly over the years. However, their correspondence with each other ceased gradually when they...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 27, 2015 | Miscellaneous
SAVH’s Tan Guan Heng launches his fourth book, which highlights those with disabilities as well as supporters of the disabled. There are a number of stories of courageous people, who despite their disabilities, have triumphed. There is the story of mouth...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 23, 2015 | Miscellaneous
This special exhibition at the Singapore Philatelic Museum is the largest showcase of the country’s stamps and other philatelic artefacts. The Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM) celebrates Singapore’s 50th anniversary with the launch of a special exhibition...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 22, 2015 | Health
As part of SG50, the first 50 Singaporeans will get this free package which includes a comprehensive suite of tests and clinical examinations. If you are a Singaporean and you are born on August 9, 1965, you are in for some good news. As part of the SG50...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 22, 2015 | Reflections
Some useful tips for seniors who want to re-join the workforce or want to remain in the same organisation. BY: John Bittleston There is no question that being over 50 years is often seen as a bit past one’s prime by those under 50. However, most of the...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 20, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Seniors in Blk 11 Holland Drive have found a common space to enjoy, and be with other seniors and residents. Boredom started to creep in after Peter Chew retired from business. He constantly wondered what else could offer more meaning to his life. He started to...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 17, 2015 | Miscellaneous
The National Heritage Board celebrates SG50 with an exhibition commemorating Singapore’s manufacturing history and showcases 50 products. You would be hard-pressed not to see anything unfamiliar in this 50 Made-in-Singapore Products exhibition at the National...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 15, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Co-creator of Mr Kiasu, James Suresh gives a glimpse of his childhood living in Queenstown so people can reminisce and see how far we have come. Bestselling author and co-creator of comic icons such as Mr Kiasu and Kopi Tiam, James Suresh has written his latest...
