by Eleanor Yap | Nov 5, 2012 | Health
Hearing loss is a common condition affecting older adults. In Singapore, those who above 60 years old, it is estimated that over 80 percent may have some degree of hearing loss. BY: Eleanor Yap You have been told you may need a hearing aid. But you have some...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 1, 2012 | Ask The Expert
Q. What are some conditions that tend to be mistaken as Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is characterised by deficits in short-term memory and thinking skills. It is a chronic condition which progresses slowly over...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 30, 2012 | Caregiving
An author of a children’s book delves into the serious topic of Alzheimer’s disease. BY: Eleanor Yap “Where’s Grandma?” is a simple and easy-to-read book that brings to light the relationship of a young boy named Luke and his best friend – his Grandma. They...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 29, 2012 | Finance
This question continues to be of concern to many. BY: Albert Lim If you were to ask 10 people this question – are you retirement-ready, about 80 percent to 90 percent of people will honestly say that they are not. It is common for many people not to...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 22, 2012 | Inspiring Figures
A jovial granny on-stage and off-stage, Beatrice Chien shares how she pursued her passion of acting at the age of 62. BY: Joanne Tok This 71-year-old grandmother of three had the acting bug at an early age. But due to her a number of reasons, Beatrice...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 18, 2012 | Health
Do you have a phobia that you wish to overcome? Let’s embark on a journey to explore the difference between normal fears and phobias as well as methods to help you make yours a past tense! Almost everyone fears something in their lives. Whether they have...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 17, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Donate your used iPhone to a senior from two non-profits and let them enjoy the technology and related apps. Seventy-six-year-old Catherina Chia, who lives with her older sister in a one-room flat in Tiong Bahru, owns an old phone and has never surfed the...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 3, 2012 | Miscellaneous
The Council of Third Age’s survey said that half of the seniors polled are using their smartphones to surf the Net and stay connected to friends and family members. Singapore seniors are using technology to stay connected and to keep active, according to the...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 1, 2012 | Health
New radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer patients will cut down the current conventional treatment. The National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) has introduced a new radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. NCCS is the first and...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 27, 2012 | Caregiving
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a very stressful situation as he or she will not be able to communicate like a normal individual. Find out strategies you can use to make your communication better. BY: Pee Lay Lay To communicate with a person...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 24, 2012 | Inspiring Figures
This 70-year-old grandmother rides a mountain bike, skates, skis and swims, and wishes she had more time in a day! BY: Tan Boon Leng At an age when most of her peers would be happy spending a relaxing morning playing with their grandchildren or tending to their...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 18, 2012 | Ask The Expert
Q. How can your diet help to prevent gastric cancer? A. Data from numerous studies have shown that our diet plays an important role in the development of gastric cancer. However, there are no specific foods that can cause or cure gastric cancer. Many studies have...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 17, 2012 | Health
Whole-grain foods play a part in lowering the risk of heart disease diabetes and certain cancers. See how you can add it into your daily intake. BY: Lauren Ho Many Singaporeans have heard about the goodness of whole-grains and know that they are better for our...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 16, 2012 | Products
Greenbo Designer Railing Planters are a revolutionary and painless way to create contemporary gardens in homes. Winner of the reddot Design Award 2012, its patented design allows Greenbo Planters to be placed securely on balcony railings or fences...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 12, 2012 | Health
A 65-year-old had a bad fracture five years ago and looking back, she wished she could have done things differently. Five years ago, Cheong Wai Fun (below) had a hip fracture as there was clutter in her home and a chair was in her way. It took not one, but two...
