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Paik Choo Goes Potty For Pottery
Sylvia Toh Paik Choo tries out pottery as a new hobby, thanks to the Singapore Clay Festival.
Mel Ferdinands: An Ever-Buzzing Musical Journey
Discover how Mel Ferdinands from Mel & Joe shares his varied musical experiences from taking part in Talentime to teaching music at Studio72.
Hearing Loss: Don’t Let Presbycusis Be A Barrier To Enjoying Life
At least 30 percent of all Singaporeans above 60 suffer from presbycusis, ageing-related hearing loss. What are the signs of this and how can it be mitigated?
Sudden Darkness, Dappled Light: Simon Tay’s Reflection On Paths In Later Life
Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) and author, reflects on retirement through the lens of the life of his late father Tay Seow Huah, Singapore’s first spy chief.
6 Bakeries With Diabetes-Friendly Cakes Using Low GI Ingredients
These bakeries will satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar with diabetes-friendly cakes.
Raymond Fernando: Senior Caregiver Reveals Harsh Realities Behind Caring For His Schizophrenic Wife For 40 Years
Raymond Fernando stood by his schizophrenic wife Doris Lau’s side for 40 years. Here are some of the lessons he learnt on his caregiving journey.
Ageing In Place Research By SMU Reveals What Makes Growing Old At Home So Important For Wellbeing
Ageing in place is more than just growing old at home. It also enables seniors to remain actively involved in a community they belong to.
Solo Senior Living: How To Remain Independent While Staying Safe
Solo senior living has lots of perks for independent silvers. However, in case of emergency, here are some tips for solo silver dwellers to stay safe.
When Mama Fell: How Newbie Caregivers Can Find Support for Managing Caregiving Costs
Caregiving is not easy, and caregiving costs can be one of the biggest headaches for the newbie caregiver. Bertha Henson shares how to utilise the grants available to help defray the costs of caregiving.
Dear Silvers: It’s Time To Part With Your Hoard Of Chilli Sauce Packets & Old Magazines
Though many of us have mild hoarding habits, it can potentially develop into a serious problem – we explore this issue in this edition of Dear Silvers.
Jerome Lim: The Silver Blogger Who Captures Singapore’s Forgotten Heritage
Jerome Lim has made a hobby out of chronicling what he calls “his Singapore” on his blog The Long and Winding Road – less a
Later Life Online Dating – My Dids And Don’ts
Tan Kheng Hua met her current partner online in her late 50s. She shares her experiences with later life online dating.