Health

Looking & feeling good

Over time, our skin changes and wrinkles and fine lines appear. It is nothing to fret as this is all a natural part of ageing. However, there are things you can do to maintain the skin you have.

Falls prevention

A CGH nurse who contributed some tips in a booklet shares how to prevent falls at home and how to keep it at bay.

Having ‘die-logues’

Long a sensitive subject, death and dying is taking on a whole new look.

Undernourishment a problem among elderly

A worrying statistic puts some elderly at risk of ill health from lack of nutrition.

Taking care of your skin

Find out how you can protect your skin and keep it healthy, even in an air-condition environment.

Protect your interests through the Mental Capacity Act

Our ability to make decisions can be hindered by a debilitating accident or illness. With the Mental Capacity Act, people are empowered to plan in advance for such an eventuality.

Are you an ageist?

Let’s debunk some myths that you or someone has about the older population.

New surgical procedure for presbyopia

No more relying on glasses, there is now an alternative option.

Cooking healthy meals

Seniors learn and spread the message about healthy cooking to other seniors.

Happy feet

The bad news is you have to ditch those high heels!

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

All in the famili

First three-generational family fitness club brings families together to get fit.

Seniors at school camp

All in the name of a happy, healthy and active lifestyle, seniors try out new activities and meet new friends.

Sharing The Bond

First-ever intergenerational activity book launched in Singapore as first of a three-part project.

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.