Ageing

Polyclinic identifies oral frailty as early warning sign of physical decline, aims to prevent falls

Mr Thung Joo Seng having his stitches removed after a front tooth extraction at the dental clinic in NHG Serangoon Polyclinic on April 14.

Japan govt panel members urge review in education to better adapt to AI

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government detailed plans to promote strong economic growth through bold investments in 17 strategic fields, including AI.

Finding Joy

In defying gravity, I’m unlearning everything I was told about ageing

As we age, we forget that moving our bodies against gravity can be fun, says the writer.

Bodybuilders, sumo wrestlers, MMA fighters recruited as care workers in Japan

The unusual arrangement has given steady work to athletes, who typically have short careers and struggle to find high-paying jobs.

Tower Transit trials programme to help older bus drivers transition into other roles

Mr Alex Poon, 74, guiding his younger colleague Mr Mohammad Zulhilmi Arif, 28, in conducting routine checks on a bus at Bulim Bus Depot.

From runway shows to magazine covers, why fashion suddenly loves older women

Model Stephanie Cavalli opened Chanel's Fall/Winter 2026/2027 women's ready-to-wear collection during Paris Fashion Week in March.

Longevity medicine clinics expand into hotels in Singapore to offer holistic treatments

Longevity medicine clinic Chi Longevity (left) opened a branch at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore in early 2025. Concierge longevity service Elyx (right) set up shop in Raffles Arcade in January.

My wife is 85. She takes my breath away

Old ladies are wonders, winking lights in the universe, stars.

As more Singaporeans age with smaller families, end-of-life planning must evolve

Planning early, Emily felt, was a way of taking responsibility – both for herself and for those who might one day have to speak on her behalf.

Sumiko at 62: Letting go of work clothes as retirement nears is harder than I thought

Clothes are tightly tied to identity, and the writer says her work clothes represent a version of herself that she likes.

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