Miscellaneous

The joys (or not so joyful) of grandparenting

There are a host of challenges as a grandparent and the best thing to do is know where those minefields are.

A little history in new London homes

London developer launches highly-anticipated Emery Wharf homes, with a range of apartments there.

Online resource to help seniors go digital

IMDA launches new portal which has access to online guides, ebooks, videos and seminars.

Older adults are good Samaritans

A NUS study found seniors are more helpful to strangers than younger adults.

First-in-market travel insurance feature

Aviva enhances travel insurance by providing coverage for cancellation or change of travelling date for any reason.

Devising theatre workshop

Want to write, direct and act in your own theatre piece? Well there’s a workshop by The Necessary Stage just for you to do so.

Pledge it forward

Use your personal income tax rebate to help 51 charities in Singapore.

Facebook for eldercare

Focusing more on the person is what a new IT initiative by Lien Foundation will do for seniors in several nursing homes and day care centres.

Calling for volunteers

Help out in an arts-based community engagement on end-of-life issues for at least one year.

Getting more seniors to volunteer

The volunteerism rate among those aged 55 years and above remains the lowest across the other age groups.

NTUC Health’s Silver Circle recognised

Its day and senior care centres’ programme wins recent innovation award, and its home care services is a finalist.

Automated outdoor drying

An engineer is looking at automating an age-old laundry drying process so those with physical abilities can also manage.

Goodbye 2G

It is time to upgrade to a 3G or 4G handset, but not to fret as there are courses to help you learn more.

Learning & volunteerism

Those were the key focus for this year’s revamped 50plus 2017.

Be a Silver Infocomm Wellness Ambassador

If you have embraced information and communications technology, and inspired your peers to use the technology, become an ambassador.