A ground-up initiative brings youths and seniors together to play the classic game at Tampines and Toa Payoh.   Worried of seniors being lonely and isolated, a ground-up initiative was born to help bring two generations together to play mahjong. The group was also concerned the seniors had few opportunities for social interaction to engage ..read more

Often mistaken for the common flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus can have significant impact on those 60 and above, and those with heart and lung diseases.   A 76-year-old female patient (prefers not to be known), who typically leads a healthy lifestyle by keeping herself occupied and taking supplements regularly, did not know that what she ..read more

Healthway Medical Group brings together a multidisciplinary team including podiatrists to reduce diabetes-related amputations.   Healthway Medical Group has launched a new integrated and holistic foot care service for diabetics – Nobel Diabetic Foot Care. Made up of a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic surgeons from Island Orthopaedics and podiatrists from Straits Podiatry, Nobel Diabetic Foot ..read more

Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is treatable and curable when detected in early stages. However, it is frequently diagnosed only in late stage, leading to poor survival rates. “Stay CLEAR of Gastric Cancer”, a free gastric cancer screening campaign by 365 Cancer Prevention Society (365CPS) has returned for the third year from October ..read more

As Asia’s population ages, younger generations are retiring later to save more.   As Asia-Pacific faces a significant demographic shift with nearly one in four over the age of 60 by 2050, new research by Sun Life Asia reveals challenges and opportunities for retirement planning across the region. The research, titled “Retirement Reimagined: Facing the ..read more

Agency for Integrated Care launches its exhibition with photographs that redefine what it means to age in Singapore.   The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) unveiled its “Break the Silver Ceiling: One Photo at a Time” exhibition at Our Tampines Hub. Held in conjunction with the International Day of Older Persons, the event will run ..read more

An upcoming exhibition that examines the lives and careers of three Peranakan women from Indonesia through their works.   Learn more about Batik Nyonyas (who are female Straits-Chinese descendants) in an upcoming exhibition titled “Batik Nyonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship”. The exhibition is being held at the Peranakan Museum from October 11, 2024 ..read more

A daily check-in app for seniors living alone.   Silver Activities has recently launched an app called AllsOK, a daily check-in app, ensuring safety and peace of mind for seniors living alone as well as individuals with dependents. Currently, it is the only app developed in Singapore for daily check-ins available to the public. It ..read more

Two youths started a social enterprise called Surety to advance conversations about menopause and provide a community of support.   Two youths experienced how menopause can affect a person. They both saw it through their own mothers. Shared Valery Tan: “Growing up, I always saw my mother as a pillar of strength – someone who ..read more

Never tried powder shampoo or a conditioner bar, here’s your chance.   Want a sustainable alternative to your haircare? Look at Ohmmm Care’s Canopy Series, which includes a powder shampoo and conditioner bar as well as a detangler (with no handle) and regular comb (with a handle). All of its products are free of sulfates ..read more