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Singapore Restaurants Pilot Dysphagia-Friendly Dining, Making Eating Out Safer And More Inclusive For Seniors
Eating out has long been off-limits for some seniors and people with swallowing difficulties – until now. A new initiative brings tasty, dysphagia-friendly dishes to mainstream restaurants, letting everyone enjoy meals together again.
Bishan Esports Hub: Singapore’s First Senior-Focused LAN Cafe
The 55sqm Bishan Esports Hub – which comes equipped with 10 gaming desktops and five Nintendo Switch gaming systems – is open every weekday from 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Guide To Rail Corridor South: Easy Trekking In Verdant Greenery Along Singapore’s Straightest Hiking Trail
Rail Corridor South is probably the most silver-friendly and convenient section of the 24km cross-island hike.
Go Zouk? Silvers Are Taking Back The Dance Floor Yet My Teenage Daughter Can’t Believe I Used To Go Clubbing
Never forget that older Singaporeans were the original nightclubbers.
What Is Cosplay? Inside The Culture Of Costume Play And Why It Matters Today
Cosplay, short for “costume play”, has become a global phenomenon. Here’s an explainer on what cosplay really is, why people do it, and how the scene is like in Singapore.
Why You Should Visit Ireland, From Someone Who Has Been There Six Times
The lush greenery, cultural charms, and lively streets keep me coming back for more, says writer Balvinder Sandhu.
Raub Durian Plantation Tour: A Food-Filled Journey Through Pahang, Bentong, And Malacca
A chartered coach trip from Singapore to Malaysia turns into an indulgent adventure through Bentong, Raub, and Malacca, writes Jeffrey Yang.
Best Specialty Butcheries In Singapore: Where To Buy Premium Meats For Every Occasion
These specialty butcheries offer premium meats, artisanal deli items, and rare cuts not found at your usual supermarkets.
Moving To Berlin At 55: What It Taught Me About Ageing, Independence, And Starting Over
How moving to Berlin in my 50s meant learning the basics all over again – from cooking my first proper meal to backpacking across Europe.
Opting Out Of Christmas? Why One Grandmother Is Rethinking The Stress Of Hosting After 40 Years
After decades of planning, cooking, and holding the family year-end celebrations together, one matriarch asks whether it’s finally time to be opting out of Christmas.
SilverStreak Readers’ Choice: The 10 Most Inspiring Stories Of 2025
As we near the end of 2025, we look back on the 10 stories which best captured the hearts and minds of SilverStreak readers.
Meet Aunty Linda, A 69-Year-Old TikTok Live Streamer Earning Pocket Money By Folding Origami
After 40 years in the army, Linda Loh (better known online as Aunty Linda) now finds fulfilment as a live streamer on TikTok.