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I Became A Zumba Instructor At 55: How Dance Workouts Can Help Silvers Stay Fit And Fab
Dance workouts helped Christine Chok to alleviate nagging pain in her leg. She’s now leading weekly Zumba classes as an instructor in her 60s.
Over 3,600 Patients With Dementia, ALS, To Benefit Annually From $6.6M Palliative Care Initiative By NNI And Lien Foundation
NeuroPal – a five-year programme to integrate palliative care upstream by involving multidisciplinary healthcare personnel – has already benefited nearly 2,000 patients since its launch last April.
St Bernadette Lifestyle Village At TP: New Assisted Living Facility In Temasek Polytechnic Pairs Senior Living With Learning Opportunities
St Bernadette Lifestyle Village at TP, Singapore’s first assisted living facility in a school campus, hopes to promote intergenerational bonding while serving as an institution for experiential learning.
Coney Island: A Nature Respite For An Easy Hike In Punggol
Josephine Chia, a Punggol resident, finds Coney Island a great respite from urban life. Beyond nature hikes, she also shares why it’s a great island to practice forest bathing on.
Retirement In The Philippines: Everything From SRRV Qualifications, How Your CPF Payout Can Help, Quality of Healthcare & More
For Singaporeans looking to retire abroad, retirement in the Philippines offers an easy-to-get visa with affordable living options.
Talk, Not Yell: Handling Challenging Conversations With Adult Children
Is your relationship with your adult children strained due to frequent heated and challenging conversations? Sylvia Tan shares her reflections on navigating conversational minefields and having a cordial relationship with her children.
Violet Oon: The Grande Dame of Singapore Peranakan Cuisine Almost Chose Music Over Food
Before becoming the doyenne of Singapore’s Peranakan food scene, Violet Oon’s first love was music.
Achieving Happiness: How Yoga Can Help Change Calm Your Mind
Modern life can be stressful and full of negative emotions. Josephine Chia shares how yoga can help you calm down, achieve happiness and manage a busy mind.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Not Just About Being Neat Or Organised
An IMH 2016 study found that 1 in 28 adults in Singapore had obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) at some point in their lives. What does this invisible disability look like in everyday life?
7 Things To Do In Batam For A Relaxing Day Trip Or Weekend
Forget water sports and ATV rides – here’s a guide to having a relaxing weekend or day trip in Batam with these senior-friendly activities.
Caring For The Future of My Autistic Adult Child: This Mother’s Enduring Love And Plan
Susie Lim reflects on caring for her autistic adult child as she ages. Beyond his caregiving needs, she is also planning for his future when she is no longer around to care for him.
Not Too Old For TikTok: Silver Influencers Conquering Social Media
They may be seniors, but that has not stopped these silver influencers from creating waves on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.