Miscellaneous

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.

A journey of self-discovery

Work-life transition workshops to guide those over 50s to achieve happiness and stay relevant at work.

Towel workout

Engage your major muscles groups and train your balance with this low-intensity workout.

Telling your life story

Participants wrote their stories from their past and some found the experience cathartic and a chance to pick up new skills.

Seniors run annual symposium

15 U Live ambassadors planned and organised this year’s U Live Symposium.

Senior volunteers create e-learning programme

RSVP Singapore launches e-learning module to encourage seniors to learn and embrace technology.

Separating wine facts from fiction

Top 10 wine myths busted by a wine and spirit merchant such as do heavier bottles mean better wine, does red cause more headaches than white, and does cheese and wine really pair perfectly?