Don’t forget your teeth!

Don’t forget your teeth!

Singaporeans are not taking care of their teeth according to a survey and this could spell problems in later years Singaporeans are not doing a good job in caring for their teeth, according to nine in 10 dentists surveyed by oral care brand Listerine. This includes...
All in the famili

All in the famili

First three-generational family fitness club brings families together to get fit. BY: Eleanor Yap   It is all about the “famili”! That is what Singapore’s first three-generational family fitness club is all about, which was launched by Dynaforce International in...
Never too old to learn

Never too old to learn

Two graduates from the WSQ in Community and Social Services (Senior Services) certificate courses at Hua Mei Training Academy fill much needed roles in a rapidly ageing population. BY: Eleanor YapPublished: April 8, 2010   Sixty-four-year-old Ng Lay Huat was running...
Seniors at school camp

Seniors at school camp

All in the name of a happy, healthy and active lifestyle, seniors try out new activities and meet new friends.   School camps are no longer just designated for teenagers. The South East Community Development Council (CDC) organised its second two-day Seniors Learning...
Brightening treatment

Brightening treatment

Vit-C Derma MAP Renewal Treatment by TOUCHE is an intensive skin brightening and lightening treatment that is widely used by dermatologists and aesthetic doctors. Infused with MAP, a phosphate ester of ascorbic acid, and coupled with antioxidants such as vitamins A, C...
Debit card for seniors

Debit card for seniors

A card that fits the needs of seniors and baby boomers, with a cashback feature and a zero liability.   Singaporeans age 45 and above will now have a debit card that caters specifically to their needs, and which protects them against theft and fraud even when they...
Sharing The Bond

Sharing The Bond

First-ever intergenerational activity book launched in Singapore as first of a three-part project.   The Women’s Initiative for Ageing Successfully (WINGS) launched a workbook aimed at fostering closer ties across three generations in families. The Bond is a full...
Detection system that saves lives

Detection system that saves lives

A motion monitoring system developed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic allows seniors living alone to enjoy their independence and have peace of mind if something happens to them. BY: Eleanor Yap   There have been many reports of elderly who died alone in their flats,...
Face care

Face care

ABSOLUTÉ Skin Rejuvenation’s Retinol (Vitamin A) Dermal Refiner is a cream that is great for all skin types, including mature skin. Formulated with Alpha Arbutin (promotes skin brightening), lactic acid (gives a softer, smoother complexion) and the latest...
A cook-off to remember

A cook-off to remember

Three families bond together while making traditional recipes and competing in front of the camera. BY: Eleanor Yap   You didn’t have to go far to get drama. In a kitchen filled with three generations cooking up a storm in the required 30 minutes, we got to see tears,...
Sleep problems in seniors

Sleep problems in seniors

Sleep can be compromised from the decline in sleep quality due to increasing age and with seniors affected by a range of conditions like menopause. So what do we do?   Sleep problems are not just segregated to the youth and the adult population, it can also affect...
Active ageing & volunteerism

Active ageing & volunteerism

Being active, for example in volunteering, can give a boost to a senior and make his life more meaningful and satisfying. BY: Ngiam Tong Yuen   Active ageing is a much talked about subject nowadays. So what is it? We can define is as “senior citizens living...
Tracing your roots

Tracing your roots

This grandmother of four has found newfound cousins in her journey to discover more about her ancestors. BY: Eleanor Yap   It is important to know where you came from and I am not talking about from the womb. One woman has taken this task very seriously and has...
Joint discomfort

Joint discomfort

Bye-bye knee pains and stiffness! Ocean Healthcare’s Joint-RX is a joint supplement with 11 complete ingredients to ensure maximum absorption and performance of glucosamine. It helps minimise joint pain, crackling and stiffness; rebuild cartilage and synovial fluid to...
Rules on subletting to foreigners

Rules on subletting to foreigners

Having the extra income is great but if you don’t do it right, you could suffer the consequences. BY: Eleanor Yap   If you have a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat or a condo and you are looking to get some extra income from subletting one of your rooms, you...