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Ageing

Dementia programme expanded to seven centres in Singapore, aims to reach 1,200 by 2028

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Photo of Mdm Maria Binte Hadi, 72, (middle) walking with NTUC health staff Zainai Bin Mohamed Sharif (right) and Kamaria Binte Md Yassin at Kampung Admiralty NTUC Health Centre Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre on Feb 26, 2026.
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Photo of Mdm Maria Binte Hadi, 72, (middle) walking with NTUC health staff Zainai Bin Mohamed Sharif (right) and Kamaria Binte Md Yassin at Kampung Admiralty NTUC Health Centre Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre on Feb 26, 2026.

HSA to review regulatory framework for complementary health products

The Health Sciences Authority is reviewing its regulatory framework and anticipates finalising the regulations by mid-2028.
The Health Sciences Authority is reviewing its regulatory framework and anticipates finalising the regulations by mid-2028.

Why is my alcohol tolerance declining with age?

You are not just imagining that your hangovers are getting worse – your body does handle alcohol differently as you age.
You are not just imagining that your hangovers are getting worse – your body does handle alcohol differently as you age.

Sumiko at 62: Ease shoulder pain with 4 simple exercises from a physiotherapist

I spoke up for my mother in hospital. Now I’d like a champion for me

For those with no children to channel major healthcare decisions in old age, a living well is the best bet, says the writer.
For those with no children to channel major healthcare decisions in old age, a living well is the best bet, says the writer.

Will you be ready to age in place? How to plan your finances and care to live independently at home

Some seniors want to live at home so they can stay connected with friends and neighbours in their community.

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Generic photo of an elderly man exercise in a HDB fitness zone at Toh Yi at Upper Bukit Timah area on Apr 8, 2023.
Can be used for stories on old age, elderly, money, CPF, budget, healthcare, health, population, ageing and home.
Some seniors want to live at home so they can stay connected with friends and neighbours in their community.

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Generic photo of an elderly man exercise in a HDB fitness zone at Toh Yi at Upper Bukit Timah area on Apr 8, 2023.
Can be used for stories on old age, elderly, money, CPF, budget, healthcare, health, population, ageing and home.

They’re 100 and full of life: Super seniors defy expectations at S’pore’s active ageing centres

(From left) Madam Lee Yim Leng, 105; Madam Sharada Chellam, 101; Madam Masna Unwari, 99.
(From left) Madam Lee Yim Leng, 105; Madam Sharada Chellam, 101; Madam Masna Unwari, 99.

78-year-old Singapore retiree runs the distance for health, vitality

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Profile of Mr Bernard Moey, 78, worked for the US marines during the first Gulf War as catering manager and fed the troops, worked in Riyad on oil rigs and did community farming. Now retired, he runs full marathons, including vertical marathons.
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Profile of Mr Bernard Moey, 78, worked for the US marines during the first Gulf War as catering manager and fed the troops, worked in Riyad on oil rigs and did community farming. Now retired, he runs full marathons, including vertical marathons.

How Singapore can turn ageing into an investment opportunity

Singapore's population is ageing rapidly and foreign players could help scale up the eldercare sector and also provide specialised services that are not available here yet.
Singapore's population is ageing rapidly and foreign players could help scale up the eldercare sector and also provide specialised services that are not available here yet.

Perimenopause’s surprising symptoms: Heart palpitations, tinnitus, dry eyes

Ms Laurine Lim, 49, set up a yoga and wellness studio, Laya Studio, after yoga helped her heal from perimenopause symptoms.
Ms Laurine Lim, 49, set up a yoga and wellness studio, Laya Studio, after yoga helped her heal from perimenopause symptoms.

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