by Eleanor Yap | Apr 18, 2023 | Miscellaneous
The room has tech and rehab equipment including an airbag vest that protects against a fall that clients and the public can look at. SATA CommHealth has launched the room for Practical Innovations for Elders (PIE) at its headquarters to the public and its...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 8, 2021 | Miscellaneous
A new report shows barriers to adoption, however this will change in coming years as broad market acceptance will drive the interest among the 65+ population. Wearables are nothing new except in how they are being used, according to a new report on the future...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 7, 2019 | Miscellaneous
The National Library Board is organising a two-day event introducing seniors to technology is a conducive setting. The National Library Board (NLB) is organising a two-day event in March called Silver Digital Talents, as part of NLB’s Digital Readiness...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 1, 2018 | Miscellaneous
New social enterprise provides IT help after classes and workshops to give seniors more confidence in their learning journey. BY: Eleanor Yap Learning about IT can be daunting for some seniors. Too much information in a classroom setting and sometimes more questions...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 31, 2018 | Miscellaneous
Polytechnic students teach seniors basic IT skills, mobile apps and how to sell their vintage items. BY: Eleanor Yap A group of polytechnic students from different polytechnics were recently paired up with 50 seniors from Ang Mo Kio to coach them on how best to...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 29, 2018 | Health
What’s in store? Find out more. BY: Dr Sneh Khemka Global healthcare trends: Trend 1 – Burgeoning global middle class. The world’s middle class is growing (in particular across the Middle East and Asia), providing the backbone of a revolution in healthcare...
by Eleanor Yap | Jun 7, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Nominations are open for advocates of IT adoption so they can inspire other seniors to embrace IT. More and more seniors are using Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to expand their knowledge, pursue hobbies, and keep in touch with friends and...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 3, 2015 | Health
IDA is helping to roll out innovative technology in 25 senior activity centres this year. BY: Eleanor Yap Tablets, senior-friendly applications and a robot capable of conducting exercises will soon benefit 25 senior activity centres (SACs) islandwide by end of this...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 22, 2015 | Reflections
Some useful tips for seniors who want to re-join the workforce or want to remain in the same organisation. BY: John Bittleston There is no question that being over 50 years is often seen as a bit past one’s prime by those under 50. However, most of the...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 22, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Before the Active Ageing Hackathon weekend, the StarHub Community gathered ideas to help improve the lives of seniors through the use of technology. The top three are revealed as well as a bizarre idea! Prior to the Active Ageing Hackathon weekend, StarHub, one...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 15, 2013 | Miscellaneous
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. People of all ages and backgrounds will be coming together to come up with original...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 2, 2010 | Products
Sony Ericsson has launched two new Bluetooth headsets in the Bluetooth Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 in the GreenHeart family. Both give consumers wireless freedom and are the first products launched under the Sony Ericsson Extras Talk category. Both are made from...
by Eleanor Yap | May 14, 2010 | Finance
A partnership between RSVP Singapore and Microsoft Singapore provides IT skills training to older workers to remain employable. RSVP Singapore – The Organisation of Senior Volunteers is partnering with Microsoft to enable seniors to better engage with society...
