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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.
6 Famous Overseas Snacks That You Can Now Get In Singapore Including Chia Te And Warabimochi Kamakura
Reclaim some precious luggage space by getting famous overseas snacks from Japan, Korea or Taiwan right here in Singapore.
What The Blind See: Friendship After Losing Your Sight in Your 50s
Jeffrey Yang shares his journey navigating a new reality with his blind friend who lost his sight in his 50s, and how they can still find fun together.
The Great Seat Struggle: Why Public Spaces Wage War on the Butt
It’s a sinister plot by mall designers and city planners, says Sylvia Toh Paik Choo who tries to understand their secret mission to keep us standing in public spaces.