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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.
Guide To Punggol Waterway Park: Singapore’s Longest Manmade Waterway With Quirky Bridges And Sun-soaked Reservoir Views
Discover why Punggol Waterway Park, a scenic 4.2km waterway trail, is the ideal mix of natural beauty and urban convenience.
Solo Travel For Senior Women: How And Why Mature Female Travellers Are Exploring The World By Themselves
Women are now more empowered, financially independent, and are prepared to embrace solo travel for their holidays.
This 68-Year-Old Has Worked As A Patient Service Officer For Over 22 Years With No Plans To Retire
Healthcare work is demanding, difficult and tiring – and it’d be even harder without the support of hidden hustlers like Theresa Tan, a patient service officer at SATA CommHealth.
Photo Editing: The Step-by-step Guide To Keeping It Simple, Practical, And Meaningful
Everyone’s editing their photos. Here’s why you should too.
The Singaporean Obsession With Johor Bahru Goes Beyond Cheap Toilet Rolls
Singaporeans want a ‘kampong feel’ that our identikit malls just do not have, says writer Neil Humphreys.
More Than 50% Of Seniors In Singapore Exercise Less Than 30 Minutes A Week: SMU Study
About 30% don’t engage in any physical activity at all, while only a fifth of respondents’ drink choices were actually influenced by Nutri-Grade labels.
Embracing “Die With Zero”? Here’s What You Should Know First
The ideas behind the concept of “die with zero” is alluring in theory, but may be impractical for some.
Senior Racks Up Over 400 Hours Volunteering For Needy Elderly In Toa Payoh
Silver volunteer Susan Ng has dedicated her retirement days to caring for her corner of Toa Payoh.
How Reading And Joining A Book Club Can Boost Well-Being For Seniors
From childhood nights spent reading by torchlight to today’s thriving senior book clubs, writer Josephine Chia shares how books enrich lives, spark imagination, and combat loneliness.