Miscellaneous

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.

Giving thanks

This year’s IDOP gave seniors a platform to give thanks to others.

Share your stories

The Necessary Stage is holding a workshop on devising and performance where you can tell your story through different modes like storytelling and visual imagery.

Enjoy rejuvenating experiences in Finland

Take in the country’s unspoilt landscapes and be one with nature through the many experiences for the body and soul.

Reading on the move

The National Library Board provides convenient access to library information and transactions through its newly enhanced mobile app.

Never too late to learn

More than 160 seniors participated in seven ILP workshops and worked with their junior buddies.

Food heaven

Lonely Planet’s latest book gives you a gastronomical experience around the world from fine dining to street food spots.