by Eleanor Yap | May 26, 2010 | Inspiring Figures
Active agers join youth in a dragon boat race. BY: Eleanor Yap One might think that dragon boating is just reserved for the young. Don’t tell this to Wan Kam Tai, who at 70 years old has been actively participating in dragon boating for four years and racing in the...
by Eleanor Yap | May 14, 2010 | Finance
A partnership between RSVP Singapore and Microsoft Singapore provides IT skills training to older workers to remain employable. RSVP Singapore – The Organisation of Senior Volunteers is partnering with Microsoft to enable seniors to better engage with society...
by Eleanor Yap | May 10, 2010 | Reflections
We often multitask and we are too busy to appreciate the things around us. We need to pause and take stock. BY: Gerard Ee I have been asked many times why I always look happy and why there is always a smile on my face. My explanation is simple. Some of those...
by Eleanor Yap | May 2, 2010 | Products
Listerine Total Care is a new mouthwash that reduces plaque, protects against gingivitis, promotes healthy gums, strengthens teeth against cavities, prevents tartar to keep teeth naturally white, and provides long-lasting fresh breath. Just by brushing and flossing...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 27, 2010 | Finance
Delegates for the 4th ICIP conference address intergenerational challenges. BY: Eleanor Yap As a society ages and life expectancy increases, the widening “age gap” between the society’s oldest and youngest could become a key cause of conflict, not only at work but...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 19, 2010 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 12, 2010 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 8, 2010 | Finance
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 6, 2010 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 2, 2010 | Products
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 2, 2010 | Finance
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 31, 2010 | Health
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 10, 2010 | Health
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,...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 2, 2010 | Products
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...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 1, 2010 | Inspiring Figures
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,...
