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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.
Aunty Doris: The Silver Who’s Been Keeping Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Staff Uniforms In Five-Star Shape For Half A Century
For 53 years, Doris Chan has worked in the laundry room at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, where she oversees the sizing, cleaning and stitching of staff uniforms.
Wills Demystified: Avoid These Common Mistakes And Secure Your Legacy
This guide to having an airtight will matters especially when unique situations arise.
5 Ways To Use Everyday Food Deals To Fight Inflation
From closing-time sales to budget meals, one way to tackle inflation is to take advantage of good food deals available all around Singapore.
When Mama Fell: A Newbie Caregiver’s Journey Through Singapore’s Healthcare System
Being a caregiver was the furthest thing from her mind until her mother fell. Suddenly, Bertha Henson was shoved into the world of caregiving in Singapore. She shares her experience as a newbie caregiver in her ebook When Mama Fell.
Don’t Mock Scammed Seniors, Target The Damn Scammers
Older folks are easy targets for ridicule when it comes to tech safety, but help them with apps like ScamShield and humiliate those who deserve it, says Neil Humphreys.
Teo Eng Seng: Cultural Medallion Winner Looks Back On 70 Years Of Art With New Exhibition
Much of Teo Eng Seng’s 86 years of life have been dedicated to developing Singapore’s art scene. Find out about his greatest inspirations and favourite works at his new exhibition.
What Gerontology Means For Senior Students: The Studying Of Ageing By The Aged
The study of gerontology is more than just about ageing. These two senior students explain why they chose to study about ageing as they age.
Kampung Admiralty: Is This Award-Winning Integrated Complex By HDB The Prototype For Future Retirement Villages?
Is Kampung Admiralty, HDB’s first retirement village, the model retirement complex for the future?
Debunking 6 Myths Of Ageing
Revealing the truths behind six myths of ageing, from sleep to sex.
Active Ageing Festival: Redefining Ageing With Purpose
Active Ageing Festival, in celebration of the International Day for Older Persons, aims to change the narrative of ageing.