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Johnny Leow, a retired 63-year-old navy serviceman, is a star volunteer of SGH’s Medical Chaperone programme. Since 2023, he’s dedicated around 30 hours a month to escorting seniors for medical appointments.
Josephine Chia shares the rewards of being a mentor in her latter life.
Being a befriender is more than just making new friends, it’s about making a difference through the power of meaningful connections.
AIC’s new Silver Guardians initiative seeks to get senior volunteers caring for fellow seniors.
To meet the needs of an ageing population, it’s imperative that healthy Singaporeans – from the young to the silver-haired – donate blood where they can. SilverStreak talks to two Singaporean young seniors who go for blood donations regularly.
If you’re retired but still feel you have a lot to share, join up for some of the activities featured in the Silver Volunteer programmes.
These senior volunteers at ground-up initiative Repair Kopitiam do sustainability their way by fixing household electrical items rather than tossing them away.
Micro-jobs like delivering packets of food are now being piloted at some active ageing centres. These won’t be enough for a senior to make a living – and nor should they.
Mary Soo, co-founder of Oasis Second Chance Animal Shelter (OSCAS), has spent the last two decades – and a substantial portion of her life savings – on providing “a great life” for the dogs in her shelter.
The 83-year-old donated her paintings to the Sustainable Christmas Market, which will be sold at a charity bazaar on 11 to 12 November to raise funds for Singapore Red Cross’ Young Hearts Programme.
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