by Eleanor Yap | Jul 10, 2015 | Health
Find out more about the three procedures for detecting and treating coronary heart disease, and what you can expect during a hospital visit. Every day, 15 people die from cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) in Singapore, according to the Singapore...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 8, 2015 | Inspiring Figures
Leslie Danker has lived through four owners at the oldest hotel in Singapore, and has seen many changes that have taken place, including some interesting discoveries. BY: Eleanor Yap The old adage that staff are often replaceable does not apply to 75-year-old...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 3, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Part of the Refreshing Downtown East redevelopment project, the new D’Resort by NTUC Club has an integrated waterpark. Looking for a staycation option with the whole family, a romantic getaway or a get-together with friends? Look no further than the new...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 26, 2015 | Inspiring Figures
Nursing is in Leela Yap’s blood and she continues to serve others even now at the age of 78. BY: Eleanor Yap Leela Yap has many reasons to love nursing. It runs in her blood as her sister and mother were nurses. She also enjoys talking to people from all walks of life...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 23, 2015 | Health
More awareness is needed to educate people on incontinence so they know there are treatments available and don’t have to be embarrassed. BY: Eleanor Yap Chu Mee Yann, who is her 60s did not share about her recent diagnosis of an overactive bladder (OAB) to her...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 19, 2015 | Products
These three vacuum cleaners are ready to pick up dust and allergens, even in hard to reach areas of the home. Hitachi has launched three made-in-Japan vacuum cleaners – Allergy Care, Smooth & Easy, and Hygienic. Allergy Care (CV-SA8200RJ) is ideal for those who...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 18, 2015 | Reflections
A 16-year-old shares his perspective about this disorder from his experience volunteering at elderly daycare centres. BY: Skylar Seow This is a script of a 16-year-old when he was asked by his school principal at Fairfield Methodist Secondary School to share his...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 15, 2015 | Miscellaneous
IDA calls for nominations for this year for IT-savvy seniors to encourage other seniors to use IT and social media. Evelyn Wong picked up information and communications technology (ICT) skills through her workplace. In 2009, she came across the Silver Infocomm...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 9, 2015 | Health
NTUC Income rewards those who stay healthy and encourage people to maintain a healthy lifestyle. NTUC Income has implemented a suite of initiatives to reward those who stay healthy and encourage people in Singapore, including seniors, to maintain a healthy...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 4, 2015 | Inspiring Figures
Time hasn’t changed them much as these two friends continue dancing together from the day they first met in 1988. BY: Eleanor Yap Irene Ng, 71, and Tham Siew Kong, 76, have been partners for over 20 years, not marriage partners but dancing partners. Their union has...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 2, 2015 | Miscellaneous
People’s Association’s Dancethon 2015 brought together seniors and youths in an intergeneration dance competition. Twenty-one-year-old Saifulloh Bin Khalid took up dancing as he was inspired by his mother, who has a passion for dancing. When he was young, he...
by Eleanor Yap | May 28, 2015 | Reflections
Having three wives was a common practice back in the old days. Tan Song Chua shares a glimpse into his childhood where this happened. Tan Song Chua, 86, had three mothers. He shared: “If people like that, they can do it. This was normal at the time.” The father...
by Eleanor Yap | May 26, 2015 | Health
Awareness of the importance of vision and eye health is relatively low among elderly Singaporeans according to recent national SNEC survey. BY:Eleanor Yap A recent study commissioned by the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) has revealed significant gaps in...
by Eleanor Yap | May 23, 2015 | Miscellaneous
The SG50 Seniors package recognises seniors’ contributions and celebrates SG50. Being a senior has its privileges especially during this Jubilee year. More than 700,000 seniors are eligible to enjoy the benefits of the SG50 Seniors package, which includes more...
by Eleanor Yap | May 22, 2015 | Miscellaneous
An MCCY campaign aims to unite generations through their similarities rather than their differences. You have probably seen pictures of different seniors at the bus shelters, on the MRT and recently in the local newspapers, like Leong Yuet Meng, 85, who sold...
