Health

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”.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

As people get older, they sometimes get unhappy as they feel they are no longer the same person they were when younger. Make a change – find how you can be happy.

A new oral drug gives patients another option if they are not responding to current rheumatoid arthritis therapies.

This is the third thrust in HPB’s Food Strategy where it partners with supermarket outlets.

A large oncology study has found that resin beads that emit radiation can give patients who have inoperable liver cancer new hope.

As part of SG50, the first 50 Singaporeans will get this free package which includes a comprehensive suite of tests and clinical examinations.