Health

Robotic glove helps patients to restore hand movements

An improvement from the conventional robotic hand rehabilitation devices, which are heavy and uncomfortable.

Let’s not forget dementia

An initiative by Lien Foundation and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital to help the public understand those with dementia.

Older persons living alone have higher chance of dying prematurely

First of its kind study found that men who lived alone had an increased mortality, compared to women who lived alone.

New cookbook for Community Care clients

Meals should not just be healthy and nutritious, but they should also whet one’s appetite.

Secrets to a long-lasting marriage

Three tips from a couple who have been married for over 60 years.

Lifting spirits with a trishaw ride

A non-profit initiative looks at bringing seniors out of nursing homes on the trishaw and giving them “the right to wind in their hair”.

All Saints Home opens two new eldercare & nursing homes

By opening these facilities, the VWO hopes to address the growing demand for eldercare in light of a rise in the number of seniors living alone.

Grow, give or MOVE

Getting men more aware about their health issues including prostate cancer and poor mental health.

A dementia-friendly Singapore

With the number of people with dementia set to increase in time to come, the country is looking at ways to support them and their caregivers.

The children we forgot

Melissa Chan was 14 when her father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Her journey has taken her on a path to help other youths to understand the disease and find support.

Technology to benefit seniors in active ageing

IDA is helping to roll out innovative technology in 25 senior activity centres this year.

Get your orthopaedic fix

Mount Elizabeth Hospitals has launched a ‘Keep Moving’ campaign so people can stay active and achieve their goals.

NYP creates watch for the deaf

The BRACER Watch will also be useful for seniors so they can be alerted of loud audio sounds.

Dying from a sudden death

Gleneagles Hospital cardiologist launches book to make sense of this condition.

Exercise video for seniors launched

HPB produces video of seven easy-to-do exercises that focus on muscle strength and balance.