by Eleanor Yap | Feb 20, 2012 | Inspiring Figures
A glimpse of a couple’s life over six decades which chronicles the spirit of survival against all odds and the ultimate sacrifices for the family good. BY: Edna Lam Lim Tian Lye, 81, (left) and Toh Kwee Eng, 80, took the limelight at an event “Buggy Buggy...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 13, 2012 | Health
This is Part 2 of Agelessonline’s story on Molly Lim and her kidney cancer. Find out more about kidney cancer. BY: Yen Fang Kidney cancer is a relatively uncommon cancer and historically accounts for only about three percent of all cancer incidences....
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 8, 2012 | Products
New 3M LED lamp has a proprietary polarising light filter that reduces glare and harmful UV rays. 3M has launched a new polarizing LED lamp. Featuring a sleeker and more compact design, the new LED2000 sports a curved lamp body with arms that that are...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 7, 2012 | Health
Facing kidney cancer upfront in 2010, one senior finds the strength to move on and continue being positive. This is Part 1 of a two-part story. BY: Yen Fang Seize the day! This phrase is often used to encourage people to enjoy life before it is too late. Molly Lim...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 1, 2012 | Health
The message from the Singapore Cancer Society is to go for regular cancer screening. The Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) will celebrate World Cancer Day on February 4, 2012 with the message that “Cancer can be prevented” and a reminder to the public to go for...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 31, 2012 | Products
Avoid home injuries by using these colourful stickers. 3M has launched the new Safety Walk Anti-Slip Floor Stickers (left and below, right) which feature four colour creations depicting animals and clover-leaf designs that fit a variety of age groups and preferences,...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 31, 2012 | Products
Are you a diabetic and need to regularly check your blood sugar? Accu-Chek Performa meter (left) stands out from the crowd as it needs the smallest blood sample size compared to many other meters and it takes only five seconds to get the results. It is easy-to-read,...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 30, 2012 | Health
Now that you understand the importance of antioxidants so which foods contain them? This is Part 2 of a two-part article. BY: Mayura Mohta Here are the top 10 antioxidant-rich foods: FOODS ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity ) units per 100gms Prunes (left) 5770...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 27, 2012 | Reflections
This senior is helping other seniors get active, and educating people on the first British resident and commandant of Singapore. BY: Jean-Claude Fuchs What is a Frenchman like me doing in Singapore? I am not the only Frenchman here as there are some 10,000...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 23, 2012 | Health
Understanding antioxidants and what it does in your body. This is Part 1 of a two-part article. BY: Mayura Mohta Antioxidants are our guardian angels that protect us from disease and degeneration. Most of us perceive antioxidants as the first line of defence...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 19, 2012 | Health
Three retirees share their thoughts on exercise and how seniors can also benefit from it. BY: Daniel Tan A group of retirees from Singapore Airlines have been meeting regularly to exercise every Tuesday at Tampines Sports & Recreation Centre, which is one...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 10, 2012 | Health
What you need to know to help you prevent a fire in your home. Fire outbreaks in residential premises decreased by eight percent from 3,549 in 2009 to 3,267 in 2010, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) Annual Report 2011. The three main types...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 6, 2012 | Inspiring Figures
There is no stopping Anthony Tang from pursuing the things that are close to his heart. BY: Daniel Tan Retiree Anthony Tang (left) is 71-years-old and has diabetes and heart problems, but this has never stopped him from pursuing an active and adventurous life here in...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 28, 2011 | Finance
New co-operatives are coming up – set up and run by seniors to serve the specific needs of their peers. BY: Edna Lam A co-operative society is an association of persons who have voluntarily joined together with a common economic and social end, forming a...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 23, 2011 | Products
Looking for a product that you can walk with style? Look no further. “So often as we age we resist solutions that could profoundly change our lives because the products that could really help us are aesthetically displeasing or just plain dull. Enter the Omhu Cane...
