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Leftover Recipes: How To Turn Yesterday’s Meals Into Delicious New Dishes
From turning chicken rice into drunken chicken, to transforming vegetable bits into Chinese minestrone, here are clever and tasty leftover recipes to give your unfinished food a second life.
Personal Alert Buttons: How Seniors And Caregivers Are Achieving Greater Peace Of Mind
Personal alert buttons like Buddy Of Parents aren’t just a way to get help quick. They also allow seniors and caregivers to feel safe without having intrusive devices installed at home.
Hong Tuck Kun: The Man Behind One Of Singapore’s Largest Stamp Collections
Serious stamp enthusiasts like Hong Tuck Kun may be a rarity these days, but that fact hasn’t stopped him from continuing to grow his collection and keeping them in pristine condition under 24/7 air-conditioning.
Refreshed Civic District Heritage Trail: Nostalgic Stories Of Early Singapore Revealed
The Civic District Heritage Trail is NHB’s first and oldest self-guided trail, and will now focus on the lesser-told stories of Singapore’s early residents there.
New Mobile Dental Clinic Offers Subsidised $5 Teeth Screenings For Over 1,900 Seniors In Nursing Homes
The mobile dental clinic, sponsored by Lion Corporation, aims to provide affordable screenings to over 1,900 seniors by 2028.
“If I Can, If They Still Want Me, I’ll Continue To Work”: KKH’s Oldest Midwife Reflects On Former Hospital Being Gazetted As National Monument
82-year-old Too Ah Kim isn’t just KKH’s oldest active midwife – she’s also a living part of its history.
Singapore’s First Seniors National Games: This 79-Year-Old Is One Of Over 1,000 Silvers Participating
The Seniors National Games is a friendly competition organised by SportSG as part of the annual National Celebration of Seniors.
Solo Seniors In Singapore: How It Can Be Liberating, Fulfilling, And Fun
Many assume solo seniors lead isolated lives, but for some, independence brings freedom, joy, and new adventures. Here’s how ageing alone can be empowering if you know how to stay active, healthy, and connected.
5 Beginner-Friendly Malaysia Hiking Trails Near Johor For Easy Day Trips From Singapore
Though gunung means mountain in Malay, many of these Malaysian hiking trails are easy enough to fit into a simple day trip.
Retired Engineer Provides Personal Mobility Aids Repair Services For Seniors in Singapore – Often For Free
Kelvin Chan, 58, repairs an average of around 30 personal mobility aids – including motorised scooters and wheelchairs – a week.
Free F1 Events In Singapore: Best Off-Track Activities, Festivals, and Exhibitions To Catch
Love the buzz of the Grand Prix season but hate the crowd of the races? These free F1 events taking place off-track have got you covered.
CareJourney: A New Structured Support Scheme For Caregivers Announced At Caregiving Fest 2025
The Caregiving Welfare Association’s newly launched CareJourney provides caregivers with coordinated, structured support and resources from various community partners.