Senior citizens

The New Age

From trash to treasure: A community garden in Yishun that brings joy to all

(From left) Jasmine Tan, retired florist; Christina Koh, part-time cleaner, Irene Oh, retired accountant; Clifford Leung, retired food caterer, and Eileen Ang, homemaker at St Luke’s ElderCare Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Nee Soon East Blk 260 Yishun Street 22, on Sep 4.

The New Age

Seniors in Singapore are flipping the script on retirement

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.

The New Age

No experience? No problem: How seniors can start volunteering

Santhanam Srinivasan, (left) an RSVP Singapore volunteer, shows Leong Wing Sun and Sheila Lim how to operate a drone.

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.

PA to roll out $7 beginner-friendly AI courses from November

The aim is for the 25 short courses to help residents unfamiliar with AI, such as seniors, understand AI and build confidence in using such tools in their daily lives.

Dump demographics: We don’t slot into age boxes – and savvy brands know it

At Metro Paragon, which believes in age-agnostic retail, the beauty minis at its Minimuse corner appeals naturally to young shoppers and travellers of all ages.

Forum: Some seniors who are wheelchair users unable to benefit from EASE programme

MOH probes emergency response lapse after senior faced faulty call button in assisted-living flat

An ambulance was only called to Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok over two hours after the fall.

Forum: Meeting seniors’ emotional, social, spiritual and existential needs part of good eldercare

PAP Seniors Group pilots training for branch volunteers to identify and support isolated seniors

The one-year pilot will build on existing house visits and Meet-the-People Sessions.

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