Senior-curated workshops to raise funds

Senior-curated workshops to raise funds

Seniors curated workshops and experiences to showcase their talents and skills for good.   Ten seniors have specially curated workshops and experiences showcasing their talents and skills as part of an auction to raise funds for charity. The inaugural auction...
Collection of LKY100 commemorative coin

Collection of LKY100 commemorative coin

Successful applicants assigned to DBS/POSB branches can book their collection slot via the bank’s online appointment portal.   Successful applicants of the S$10 commemorative coin for the 100th birth anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew (LKY100) assigned to DBS/POSB...
Cultivating an active retirement living destination

Cultivating an active retirement living destination

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has introduced a pilot programme called “Rejuvenate with Malaysia Healthcare”.   The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has introduced a pilot programme called “Rejuvenate with Malaysia Healthcare” as a way to...
You’ve got mail!

You’ve got mail!

A ground-up initiative is bringing back this old activity to connect seniors and youths.   Letter-writing was commonplace for people to get in touch with other people separated by distance. But these days, with the advent of the handphone, it is a thing of the...
Knowledge and perception of cataract treatment

Knowledge and perception of cataract treatment

Johnson & Johnson Vision’s survey shares that half with cataract symptoms have not had cataract surgery are afraid of undergoing surgery.   Earlier this year, Johnson & Johnson Vision initiated a survey with Censuswide to understand the knowledge and...
Let me tell you a story

Let me tell you a story

These are the stories of the last surviving historians among us. Hear the vivid memories of a time gone by, told by a generation who grew up in a completely different Singapore nearly 100 years ago. Relive the past through our oldest living historians, vividly brought...
First accident plan to cover multi-stage dementia

First accident plan to cover multi-stage dementia

AIA Centurion PA Plan provides comprehensive coverage including value added services such as home care, health screening and teleconsultations.   AIA Singapore will be a launching a personal accident insurance plan that covers neurological diseases like...
Bench artworks

Bench artworks

New public art trail features art benches by six Singapore-based artists located within key areas of the Civic District.   Pause and take a seat at dynamic art benches by six Singapore-based artists located within key areas of the Civic District. The new public...
Margaret Market gets a revamp

Margaret Market gets a revamp

Only remaining conservation market built by the Singapore Improvement Trust has free monthly health screenings for seniors, and health and fitness facilities.   Oldest market Margaret Market at Queenstown has a revamped modern space featuring a curated selection...
Largest organised ride in Singapore

Largest organised ride in Singapore

More than 400 Brompton owners cruised from Marina Bay to Funan Mall.   Brompton Bicycles, the company behind hand-built folding bike, hosted a community ride out of more than 400 Brompton owners in Singapore, to celebrate the arrival of its One Millionth Brompton...
Singapore Food Festival is on!

Singapore Food Festival is on!

The largest-ever Festival Village has local and international foodies as well as immersive dining adventures and Festival-exclusives by culinary talents.   The annual Singapore Food Festival (SFF), a landmark event for avid foodies, is back to celebrate its 30th...
Smart walking sticks

Smart walking sticks

Tan Lee Tuan has changed the way we look at the usual walking stick and has put all kinds of features including an MP3 music player and built-in radio!   The walking stick or cane has a long history – from being used as a fashion accessory and the occasional...
Free lung cancer screening

Free lung cancer screening

Lung cancer is the first and third leading cause of death among males and females respectively in Singapore between 2016 and 2020.   365 Cancer Prevention Society (365CPS) has launched Are You at Risk?, Singapore’s first free lung screening programme for...