Miscellaneous

First-of-a-kind hackathon on active ageing in Singapore

Active Ageing Hackathon brings people together to tackle challenges seniors face in their daily lives and come up with prototypes that use technology to improve their lives.

When driving becomes unsafe

With road accidents for those 60 and above going up each year, a talk by family members to their loved ones may be in order.

Dying to talk

The Death Café movement has grown since 2010 especially in the UK and US. Though not a physical café, it however gets people of all ages to share their thoughts about death.

50plus Expo 2013 for seniors who want to stay active and age well

The show this year focuses on active learning, active lifestyle and active engagement.

Down memory lane

Capturing memories through video and making an impact.

IT educational programme by seniors for seniors

WANTED: Five IT-savvy seniors to train other seniors in a newly launched StarHub Golden Gurus programme.

The gift of a smartphone

Donate your used iPhone to a senior from two non-profits and let them enjoy the technology and related apps.

Seniors using technology to stay connected

The Council of Third Age’s survey said that half of the seniors polled are using their smartphones to surf the Net and stay connected to friends and family members.

A little foresight

A Singapore company selling elderly phones calls the elderly sector, a growth sector and despite the challenges, is making its mark.

Secure your e-mails accounts

A solution is the two-factor authentication to keep hackers out of your personal accounts.

Stop cybercrime attacks

Senior netizens are getting online in a big way, but the threat of cybercrime looms larger than ever. Learn how to protect yourself from these threats on your PC and smartphone so you can surf the net safely.