Miscellaneous

Benefits for seniors

The SG50 Seniors package recognises seniors’ contributions and celebrates SG50.

The pioneering spirit

An MCCY campaign aims to unite generations through their similarities rather than their differences.

Learning a big focus at 50plus EXPO

C3A announced two learning initiatives that were piloted last year and have since taken off.

Accessible travel for all

Lonely Planet’s Martin Heng shares how to make travelling less frustrating for seniors and those with physical disabilities.

Ideas to help seniors age successfully

The Health Ministry is calling for ideas on health education among seniors, and senior learning and volunteering.

Creative ideas for the community

SST student teams focused on helping seniors so they could live their lives as independently as possible.

Beat it out

Seniors stay active by playing Chinese drums at Geylang West CC every Sundays.

Lots in store at 50plus EXPO

Seniors can attend forum talks and hands-on workshops, and find products and services targeted just for them at this year’s show.

Scaling up of volunteer event

RSVP Singapore is going beyond a week of promoting senior volunteerism.

Remembering LKY

Seniors share their heartfelt tributes to a man who has contributed a lot to Singapore.

Preserve old photos

A new photo-scanning app called Heirloom captures your old photos before they start to fade even more.

Timeout with pioneers

Two movements/campaigns on social media are encouraging people to spent time with seniors and to celebrate their “pioneering spirit”.

Forward a cup

An SG50 social initiative appreciates pioneers by giving them a cup of coffee or tea.

Vanishing trades

Four Ngee Ann Polytechnic students come up with a way to highlight these trades to the young through a mobile game application and website.

A celebration of the past & present

Royston Tan’s short film brings pairs of people down memory lane.