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Senior citizens

Forum: Human relationships still needed even with formal systems caring for the aged

Forum: Long life and no purpose? No worries

How Tan Tock Seng Hospital is taking delirium care to the community

Retired teacher Wong (right) being trained by TTSH senior staff nurse Annie Ling on how to hydrate her mother to prevent delirium.
Retired teacher Wong (right) being trained by TTSH senior staff nurse Annie Ling on how to hydrate her mother to prevent delirium.

South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age

The so-called grey digital divide has provided some striking examples in the nation of about 52 million.
The so-called grey digital divide has provided some striking examples in the nation of about 52 million.

Singapore Red Cross gives air purifiers to vulnerable seniors amid heat and haze

Staff from the Singapore Red Cross showing Anna Mary Raja Letchumi, 80, how to use the air purifier at her home in Woodlands on Sept 9.
Staff from the Singapore Red Cross showing Anna Mary Raja Letchumi, 80, how to use the air purifier at her home in Woodlands on Sept 9.

Charity proposes lower age eligibility for Lease Buyback Scheme, one-stop retirement planning platform

Singapore charity Leap201 suggested lowering the eligibility age for the Lease Buyback Scheme in phases, from 65 to 55.
Singapore charity Leap201 suggested lowering the eligibility age for the Lease Buyback Scheme in phases, from 65 to 55.

From a $55 wooden paddle to medals: A retiree’s pickleball journey since 1996

Retiree Elaine Yong (left) started playing pickleball in 1996.
Retiree Elaine Yong (left) started playing pickleball in 1996.

Forum: Seniors need to be open to meeting volunteers and receiving useful info

Forum: Easy access to nationally recommended vaccinations

Residents of Windsor Convalescent Home, LC Nursing Home transferred out before shutdown

Windsor Convalescent Home, located in Pasir Panjang Road, will have its licence revoked on Oct 30.
Windsor Convalescent Home, located in Pasir Panjang Road, will have its licence revoked on Oct 30.

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