by Eleanor Yap | Dec 12, 2013 | Inspiring Figures
One woman’s mission is to not let the Peranakan heritage fade away without a hard fight! BY: Eleanor Yap Irene Ong has been doing her best to keep her Peranakan roots alive, and in the minds of the Singapore public. The 60-year-old grew up in a Peranakan...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 5, 2013 | Health
Believing that one shouldn’t stop learning even at 80, a 67-year-old starts a community of learners so to keep minds active as long as possible. Henry Ford once said: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young....
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 3, 2013 | Miscellaneous
A new initiative has been launched that provides seniors with IT advice and troubleshooting. BY: Eleanor Yap Eighty-one-year-old Prof PN Avadhani is planning to volunteer for the new initiative, Silver IT Care Helpdesk, a tripartite collaborative project between RSVP...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 30, 2013 | Health
Poor circulation often affects those aged 65 and above as well as others with medical conditions. Find out some ways to help boost your circulation. Poor blood circulation is an inadequacy of blood flow to certain parts of the body. This could be because of...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 28, 2013 | Products
A new device helps to reduce swelling, pain and discomfort in the lower legs. Want to improve your blood circulation and reduce swelling, pain and discomfort in your lower legs? You can do so in the comfort of your home with Singapore’s first...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 26, 2013 | Miscellaneous
An ex-nursing home manager from the UK has recently introduced an app that keeps seniors socially-connected. BY: Eleanor Yap An ex-nursing home manager in the UK, Sarah Wright, found that there is no app at the time available for those 60 and above so she decided to...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 21, 2013 | Reflections
Exercise has many benefits and it has become a part of my regular regime. BY: Lim Kwok Kuen It is generally accepted that one of the greatest fears in achieving one’s retirement plan is illness. This predicament is exacerbated by the rising cost of healthcare. I have...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 19, 2013 | Health
Know the drugs that could cause potential problems. BY: Dr Mario Trucillo Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) is an adverse reaction that occurs and is directly attributable to the drug itself. These can include drug interactions, accidental overdose, adverse effects and...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 12, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Death continues to be a taboo subject in Singapore but one person has no problems talking about it and sharing her plans about her death. Sixty-seven-year-old GL Lim (who does not want her picture taken) has made arrangements for her death while she is still...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 7, 2013 | Ask The Expert
Q. Are there any relevant agencies/voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) that provide ad-hoc services such as accompanying fragile elderly for medical appointments, visiting markets and parks, etc. Some elderly may not need to hire a full-time helper but just need...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 5, 2013 | Reflections
Though old-age brings its share of medical issues, it also brings its share of amusement as this writer experienced. BY: Raymon Huang We often say, “How time flies!” More so when you are ageing, which I am. Indeed, with advancing age, time whizzes by so quickly. The...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 31, 2013 | Health
SERI’s first study looking at eye diseases affecting Malays found high prevalence of hypertension and diabetes. BY: Eleanor Yap The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) has been analysing the eye diseases affecting the various races in Singapore (they are in the...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 29, 2013 | Health
Fear can often overwhelm a person. You need to keep things in perspective and build your resilience and positive thinking. BY: Chen Yanni Fear is a common emotion caused by a ‘perceived threat’ or an impending danger, regardless of whether the threat is real or...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 22, 2013 | Inspiring Figures
Ramanujam Kalimuthu is not letting age get him down when it comes to enjoying beautiful scenery, and flora and fauna. BY: Joanne Tok Sixty-eight-year-old Ramanujam Kalimuthu (for short, Muthu), a retired teacher and currently a part-time school counsellor with...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 17, 2013 | Ask The Expert
Q. Is glucosamine tablets better or transdermal creams? Glucosamine is a substance that is found in our joint cartilage. Cartilage is the cushion that lines the surfaces of our joints, and allows smooth and pain-free motion. When cartilage wears out, it leads to joint...
