by Eleanor Yap | Jun 3, 2013 | Caregiving
As a caregiver, there are a few things you can do for the elderly as well as for yourself. BY: Benita Fong Caregiving can be both challenging as well as rewarding. Here are some tips to care for the eyes of your loved one as well as some additional tips...
by Eleanor Yap | May 27, 2013 | Reflections
A senior shares two distinct memories of her past – throwing pebbles at guards and her patchwork panty. BY: Maureen Tay There was a little girl with an impish grin and freckled cheeks. She was a fostered child to a maternal spinster aunt, who brought her...
by Eleanor Yap | May 25, 2013 | Miscellaneous
The Death Café movement has grown since 2010 especially in the UK and US. Though not a physical café, it however gets people of all ages to share their thoughts about death. BY: Eleanor Yap The Death Café movement has been growing in the UK as well as the US,...
by Eleanor Yap | May 20, 2013 | Health
This long-term condition has no cure. The only way to deal with it is by using medication regularly. BY: Eleanor Yap Fifty-four-year-old Desmond Seng had asthma since his early teens. However, he has not let his condition get the better of him. “When I...
by Eleanor Yap | May 15, 2013 | Ask The Expert
Q: I am having a hard time juggling multiple medications. Can you give me tips on how best to deal with this problem? Multiple medications are common among the elderly as they tend to have more medical conditions. According to a 2012 study done by the...
by Eleanor Yap | May 13, 2013 | Finance
Life insurance company provides income for the client’s lifetime. Addressing the issue of increasing life expectancies and that some current life insurance plans cap their payouts after 10 to 20 years, Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore (TMLS) has introduced...
by Eleanor Yap | May 8, 2013 | Inspiring Figures
Johanna Salim shares her journey volunteering with the zoo, interacting with the animals and educating visitors about pet responsibility. BY: Lynne Hong Johanna Salim (affectionately called ‘Auntie Johanna’) is the oldest volunteer at the docent (derived...
by Eleanor Yap | May 6, 2013 | Health
Learn how to minimise the harmful effects of the rays and be safe going outdoors. BY: Eleanor Yap We can’t avoid the sun but there are certain things we can do to minimise the harmful effects of the rays. Ageless Online checks in with Dr Chong Wei Sheng,...
by Eleanor Yap | May 1, 2013 | Health
Cervical cancer is preventable and curable if it is treated in the pre-cancerous stage. Protect yourself with regular screening. The Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) is holding its eight Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (CVCAM) in May 2013, in partnership with the...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 30, 2013 | Health
The Grandparent Fostering Programme, a community programme launched in Jalan Kukoh precinct in November 2012, bonds the young and old together, and bridges the generation gap. BY: Eleanor Yap Generation gap and language barrier are some of the challenges facing...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 24, 2013 | Health
For those with light hearing loss or those who have given up on their hearing aids, there is a new solution that trains your brain to process sound faster and more accurately. BY: Eleanor Yap If you thought that it was your ears that actually do the...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 22, 2013 | Reflections
How to get it right the only time around. BY: Gerald Crawford A good sign showing a person enjoying retirement completely would be someone who has no idea or no inclination to know weekday from weekend. This clearly shows someone who is focused on...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 18, 2013 | Health
Fortis Colorectal Hospital ropes in five business leaders to raise funds and bring awareness to colorectal cancer. In conjunction with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2013, Fortis Colorectal Hospital (FCH), enlisted the help of five prominent business...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 18, 2013 | Health
Seniors have often been dispensing advice to the young. The time has come to hear what the young would like to say to those older. BY: Eleanor Yap There is no denying it – seniors have a world of experience and with that brings lots of wisdom. Seniors often...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 10, 2013 | Health
There are many types of glare that you may come across including glare in the sun, at night and in front of screens of devices. Find out what you can do to minimise the glare. BY: Dr Lee Sao Bing Glare is the difficulty seeing in the presence of bright...
