Senior citizens

He started as a guard at 75. Now 80, he is chasing a second diploma in legal studies

Anthony Png, 80, on his scooter at Temasek Polytechnic, where he is pursuing his second diploma.

No to retirement, yes to higher education: Why some seniors are going back to school

Librarian Mohaini Ibrahim, 70, is currently pursuing a Specialist Diploma in Applied Psychology (Behavioural Insights) at Temasek Polytechnic.

Forum: Have more businesses accept cash payments to help seniors

Commentary

A 10-minute walk from the MRT. But for whom?

A 10-minute walk for a healthy 35-year-old is a very different proposition for a 78-year-old with a walking frame.

Scheme launched to help 250 beneficiaries improve scam awareness, health and provide home support

A speaker gives a talk on scam prevention to elderly residents during the launch of the HSBC Singapore and RSVP Singapore Lit Up Initiative at NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Boon Lay) on June 26.

Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100

(From left to right) Levita de Deus Nunes, Zulina de Deus Nunes and Zoraide de Deus Mota, were recognised as the world’s oldest living trio of sisters.

ATMs, cashpoints will be closer to home as Singapore banks expand support for seniors

Concerns were raised in Parliament in February over the lack of ATMs in some parts of Sengkang, prompting calls for the authorities and banks to ensure convenient banking access for underserved communities.

Lower-income seniors can get milk, on top of eggs, under expanded FairPrice fresh protein initiative

FairPrice Group also launched Xtra Senior Week that will be held from the last Thursday of every month to the first Wednesday of the following month.

Commentary

Many S’porean seniors have only their spouse for support. When injury strikes, it can upend two lives

When one elderly person suffers a fall or an illness, the caregiving burden often falls on a frail spouse, say the writers.

Forum: Work with senior care operators to improve services rather than shut them down

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