Miscellaneous

Bringing up the standards

The guidelines on user interface design for older adults was launched to promote an age-inclusive society.

Abundant learning opportunities at 50plus 2017

The largest forum has to date 72 talks on a wide range of subjects including health and wellness, active ageing and financial literacy.

Fun at Chingay

Ageless Online was present at this year’s national event where we carried banners advocating for seniors.

Nurturing talent for the health & community care sector

A recent MOU with Nanyang Polytechnic and NTUC Health opens the doors to internship placements and employment opportunities.

A one-stop health lifestyle hub

Nature’s Farm gets a fresh look and adds a number of new elements in the store and services.

The surrender of the British Army

Food scarcity was part and parcel of the war, as well as the prospect of things turning worse. This is Part II in a three-part series.

Live well this New Year

Lonely Planet’s new book provides mindfulness, yoga and nutrition tips for busy people.

A handy travel companion

A senior has come up with a pouch which contains all the necessary items that seniors might need when they travel.

Two students win short film competition

The films focused on family members – an uncle who found solace with puppies after falling and a grandmother who visits her past with her helper.

Is mom a safe driver?

Use your trip home for the holidays to determine if your mom or dad is a safe driver.

Silver card

A new Passion Silver Concession Card gives seniors concessionary fares on public transport, and discounts and privileges at merchants.

Funding silver-sector businesses

Modern Aging Singapore 2016 awards seed-funding to three teams including a team developing a gel sheath that might reduce pressure ulcers.

Senior features at SITEX 2016

These include a mobile app that monitors elderly’s physical condition to a security system, which allows you to view your home from your mobile phone.

A journey around the world

Lonely Planet has updated its bestselling title “The Travel Book” with more than 800 photographs, and 230 countries and destinations.

On empathy

While volunteering for the Home Nursing Foundation, photographer Kelvin Lim set out last year to gift the patients a nice portrait of themselves. He shares his thoughts on his project at the last National Council of Social Service’s Integrated Eldercare Network.