Ageing

In Perspective

Simple diet and exercise changes can help seniors stay strong as they age

To build and protect muscle, associate professor Samuel Chew, senior consultant in geriatric medicine at CGH, stressed that nutrition needs to go hand in hand with physical activity.

In Perspective

Need help getting out of a chair? It could be an early sign of frailty

Frailty is when the body cannot get through and recover from illnesses and injuries on its own, making it more vulnerable

Tackling workplace ageism is critical in super-aged Singapore, says expert

(From left) Professor Paulin Straughan, director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing at SMU, moderating a panel discussion with Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah, Nagoya University Graduate School of International Development vice-dean Satoshi Shimizutani and Technische Universität Dresden rector Ursula Staudinger on Oct 20.

Celebrate longer life and harness the opportunities that come with it: Indranee

The life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents in 2025 was 83.9 years, among the world’s highest.

CPF maintains A grade in global ranking of pension systems for second year; overall score goes up

The CPF was the first pension system in Asia to secure an A grade, with its overall score rising from 80.8 to 82 on the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index.

Sumiko at 62: I’m learning to care less – and finding more peace

Learning to step back from relationships that drain us does not have to mean becoming socially isolated, says the writer.

Granny powerlifter: At 71, she can deadlift 70kg and is taking part in her first competition

71-year-old Lim Lean Ee (left) deadlifting during her one-on-one training session with Stoic Strength Gym Owner and Head Coach Daphne Loo on Sept 16.

Heavy lifting: More seniors take up strength training to stay active

Alice Chia (right), and James Lo and his wife, Ai Ling, are among a growing number of older adults lifting heavy today.

Forum: With longer working lives, approach to active ageing must evolve

The New Age

When it comes to work, 60 is the new 40: Seniors are still clocking in, not cashing out

Mandai Wildlife Group assistant manager for horticulture Said Mohamed spent 44 years working with plants and has both their native and biological names at his green fingertips.

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