by Eleanor Yap | Oct 19, 2009 | Health
A doctor explains what colon and rectal cancer through a conversation with two fictional patients but based on real-life experiences. BY: Dr Denis Nyam Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Singapore and it affects men and women with nearly equal frequency....
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 19, 2009 | Finance
This German healthcare company is one of the winners of the AARP International Innovative Employer Award and has no problem in having seniors as part of their team. BY: Eleanor Yap Sozial-Holding der Stadt Mönchengladbach GmbH in Germany was one of 10 winners...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 15, 2009 | Inspiring Figures
Nothing is standing in the way of this gutsy Swiss native and if it did, she would happily sail through it! BY: Eleanor Yap It all started when Swiss native Marie-Louise Ansak was moored over in Sebana in Johor in March and her boat happened to be side-by-side to a...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 9, 2009 | Finance
Find out what the alternatives are for such step-down care or what is termed long-term care. BY: Eddy Cheong At the National Day rally this year, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that the Government is gearing up to prepare for an ageing population and one of the...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 8, 2009 | Inspiring Figures
These three Joyriders are having a time of their life on their bikes and are not letting age stop them for doing the things they want to do. BY: Eleanor Yap Who says age matters? Not these three guys from local group Joyriders – Looi Beng Hoe (pictured above),...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 1, 2009 | Health
With the Government’s recent injection of resources, one shouldn’t ignore the benefits of brisk-walking. BY: Eleanor Yap With the Government investing $1.9 million in a three-year programme to improve brisk-walking clubs and to set up more such clubs, seniors should...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 1, 2009 | Finance
Royal Plaza on Scotts shares its success in hiring mature workers and shows it is well-ahead of the 2012 re-employment law. BY: Eleanor Yap Three Singapore companies recently won the 2009 AARP International Innovative Employer Awards for age-friendly employment...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 30, 2009 | Reflections
A viewpoint on how we need to give and take, and live in harmony. BY: K V Veloo I did not realise that I was growing old until a young lady to whom I was introduced at a function thought it was socially correct to address me as “uncle”. As though this was not...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 28, 2009 | Reflections
Changing mindsets to open the doors to more mature employees. BY: Helen Lim Imagine the day when all enlightened HR managers and hiring managers are objectively focused on skills and wisdom of all potential candidates … at any age. And, when mature employees...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 23, 2009 | Health
White rice is an integral part of any Asian diet and it would be very hard to avoid it. However, is white rice healthy and are there better options? BY: Tan Boon Leng Rice is a staple food in our Asian culture, and come lunch or dinner, it is not uncommon to find a...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 19, 2009 | Finance
Get familiar with certain laws as you never know just when you might need them. BY: Eleanor Yap With the recent news about the Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents and ageing parents not getting due financial support from their children, we decided to find what other...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 16, 2009 | Health
Feeling fatigued and can’t cope with life’s demands, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue syndrome. BY: Dr Karen Soh Do you have difficulty waking up in the morning? Do you sleep without getting rest? Do you crave carbohydrates or salty food? Is your sex life...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 11, 2009 | Inspiring Figures
This senior is not letting age get him down. In his 80s, he is out and about teaching drawing for three hours and loving every moment of it. BY: Eleanor Yap Grandfather of six, Lim Loo Cheong, is a shining example of a senior who at 86 (he turned that age in July)...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 29, 2009 | Health
Staying healthy does not just mean regular exercise, it also means eating right BY: Arnold GohPublished: August 29, 2009 As we grow older, exercise plays an important role in helping us stay active and healthy. There are three elements to an exercise programme that...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 29, 2009 | Health
A CGH doctor has come out with a new book to touch on male ageing topics in hopes of getting men to look at their health more seriously and take preventive steps. BY: Eleanor Yap There are many differences to men and women in terms of how each view healthcare. For...
