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Senior Activity Centre

AI-driven robot helps seniors stay active, prevent falls at active ageing centres in Tampines

Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.
Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.

At 90, she still knocks on doors and looks out for her elderly neighbours in Toa Payoh

Madam Ratnam Periowsamy discussing the news with Ms Judy Lim, 74, and Mr Lee Ping, 95, at the Care Corner Active Ageing Centre in Toa Payoh East on Jan 12.
Madam Ratnam Periowsamy discussing the news with Ms Judy Lim, 74, and Mr Lee Ping, 95, at the Care Corner Active Ageing Centre in Toa Payoh East on Jan 12.

Community dance programme helps S’pore seniors improve health, cognition, emotional well-being

Student trainers Ashley Ng, Shyann Loh and Nureen Binte Abdul Aziz guiding seniors at the launch of a large-scale intergenerational community dance programme by NUS Nursing and Lions Befrienders on Sept 30.
Student trainers Ashley Ng, Shyann Loh and Nureen Binte Abdul Aziz guiding seniors at the launch of a large-scale intergenerational community dance programme by NUS Nursing and Lions Befrienders on Sept 30.

Commentary

How to bring a smile to the face of your lonely, old neighbour 

Seniors from different active ageing centres preparing for a cardio drumming performance at an SG60 NDP celebration event.
Seniors from different active ageing centres preparing for a cardio drumming performance at an SG60 NDP celebration event.

Senior Gentlemen’s Circus debuts to engage older men to stay active

Making retirement fun for seniors a growing trend in Europe

Guillaume Vanderweyen, 99, soaks up the attention at the Mirano nightclub in Brussels, May 24, 2025. One goal of the event, organized by Papy Booom, a Belgian nonprofit, was to encourage interaction across age groups, which the World Health Organization says is critical to aging well. (Romane Iskaria/The New York Times)
Guillaume Vanderweyen, 99, soaks up the attention at the Mirano nightclub in Brussels, May 24, 2025. One goal of the event, organized by Papy Booom, a Belgian nonprofit, was to encourage interaction across age groups, which the World Health Organization says is critical to aging well. (Romane Iskaria/The New York Times)

Dignity in death: Casket company helps seniors plan and carry out their final wishes

A funeral hall at Singapore Casket at Lavender Street on May 22, 2025.
A funeral hall at Singapore Casket at Lavender Street on May 22, 2025.

Seniors are taking the kampung spirit beyond the neighbourhood

Senior citizens participate in a mass exercise at Esther Active Ageing Centre. Singapore is preparing for a super-aged society by 2030.
Senior citizens participate in a mass exercise at Esther Active Ageing Centre. Singapore is preparing for a super-aged society by 2030.

Activities for seniors move to common spaces like parks and playgrounds for easier access

National Development Minister Desmond Lee and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung join the children and seniors in a Lego robotics session during the launch of Our Residents? Hub at the Jalan Mas Kuning Playground on April 2, 2025.
National Development Minister Desmond Lee and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung join the children and seniors in a Lego robotics session during the launch of Our Residents? Hub at the Jalan Mas Kuning Playground on April 2, 2025.

Branded Content

From chatting in Singlish to catching emotional cues: How AI lends seniors a listening ear 24/7

lions befrienders elder care staff zuraidah zainuddin teaching vulnerable senior zainab ahmad on how to use im ok tablet to well being remotely from home
lions befrienders elder care staff zuraidah zainuddin teaching vulnerable senior zainab ahmad on how to use im ok tablet to well being remotely from home

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