by Eleanor Yap | Sep 27, 2023 | Health
Special edition ‘Balik Kampung’ workshops aim to reach over 280 seniors, to trigger reminiscing and keep the mind active. The Health Promotion Board (HPB) has partnered senior activity centres and the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) to pilot a special...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 25, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Le Le’s last day in the Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest exhibit will be on November 20, 2023 before he goes into quarantine later that day. Having crossed his second birthday and growing more independent, Le Le is set to return to China to fulfil the...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 22, 2023 | Health
Building awareness on dementia in the heartlands. As part of Dementia Singapore’s #ShineForDementia and in commemoration of World Alzheimer’s Day, Frasers Property Singapore (FPS) has lighted up three of its malls – Century Square, Northpoint City and The...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 15, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Research by Income Insurance and SMU ROSA recommends resources to improve levels of resilience and well-being over time. Income Insurance Ltd (Income Insurance) and Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA) at the Singapore Management University (SMU)...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 12, 2023 | Miscellaneous
The new special edition Brompton x Bear Grylls C Line Explore will be on sale in Singapore from September 12. Brompton has partnered with renowned British adventurer and reality TV star, Bear Grylls to create a folding bike built for every adventure – the...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 6, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Seniors curated workshops and experiences to showcase their talents and skills for good. Ten seniors have specially curated workshops and experiences showcasing their talents and skills as part of an auction to raise funds for charity. The inaugural auction...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 31, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Successful applicants assigned to DBS/POSB branches can book their collection slot via the bank’s online appointment portal. Successful applicants of the S$10 commemorative coin for the 100th birth anniversary of Lee Kuan Yew (LKY100) assigned to DBS/POSB...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 28, 2023 | Health
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has introduced a pilot programme called “Rejuvenate with Malaysia Healthcare”. The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has introduced a pilot programme called “Rejuvenate with Malaysia Healthcare” as a way to...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 25, 2023 | Miscellaneous
A ground-up initiative is bringing back this old activity to connect seniors and youths. Letter-writing was commonplace for people to get in touch with other people separated by distance. But these days, with the advent of the handphone, it is a thing of the...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 18, 2023 | Health
Johnson & Johnson Vision’s survey shares that half with cataract symptoms have not had cataract surgery are afraid of undergoing surgery. Earlier this year, Johnson & Johnson Vision initiated a survey with Censuswide to understand the knowledge and...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 14, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Creates engaging, inclusive and effective learning experiences for seniors and fosters lifelong learning and volunteerism. The Council for Third Age (C3A), the agency that promotes active ageing through lifelong learning, senior volunteerism and positive...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
These are the stories of the last surviving historians among us. Hear the vivid memories of a time gone by, told by a generation who grew up in a completely different Singapore nearly 100 years ago. Relive the past through our oldest living historians, vividly brought...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 4, 2023 | Finance
AIA Centurion PA Plan provides comprehensive coverage including value added services such as home care, health screening and teleconsultations. AIA Singapore will be a launching a personal accident insurance plan that covers neurological diseases like...
by Eleanor Yap | Aug 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
New public art trail features art benches by six Singapore-based artists located within key areas of the Civic District. Pause and take a seat at dynamic art benches by six Singapore-based artists located within key areas of the Civic District. The new public...
by Eleanor Yap | Jul 28, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Only remaining conservation market built by the Singapore Improvement Trust has free monthly health screenings for seniors, and health and fitness facilities. Oldest market Margaret Market at Queenstown has a revamped modern space featuring a curated selection...
