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Forum: What is a 120-year life for?

Pedestrian, 86, taken to hospital after accident involving motorcycle in Chinatown

The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said on June 7 that they were alerted to the accident in Chinatown at 12pm on June 5.
The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said on June 7 that they were alerted to the accident in Chinatown at 12pm on June 5.

Malaysia introduces passport with a 10-year validity period priced at $112

A person holding a Malaysian passport.
A person holding a Malaysian passport.

As Singapore ramps up psychiatric nursing home capacity, focus shifts to social care

St Andrew's Nursing Home (Buangkok) residents doing cognitive art and craft with therapy assistants Kelly Poh (standing, left) and Rekha Chandran.
St Andrew's Nursing Home (Buangkok) residents doing cognitive art and craft with therapy assistants Kelly Poh (standing, left) and Rekha Chandran.

Keeping seniors in Eunos active through chair Zumba and brisk walking sessions

Chair Zumba is among the seven new programmes launched over the last three years in Eunos to support seniors.
Chair Zumba is among the seven new programmes launched over the last three years in Eunos to support seniors.

Dress my age? No thanks: Meet the ‘granfluencers’ redefining style on social media

Budding “granfluencers” (from left) Susie Low, 59, Roger Tan, 65, and Vicsland Poh, 60.
Budding “granfluencers” (from left) Susie Low, 59, Roger Tan, 65, and Vicsland Poh, 60.

KTPH’s geriatric ward coordinates care, support to get patients discharged earlier

The Geriatric Short Stay Ward allows patients to be evaluated as soon as possible after admission rather than only after being transferred to a ward.
The Geriatric Short Stay Ward allows patients to be evaluated as soon as possible after admission rather than only after being transferred to a ward.

Seniors caring for seniors: What caregiving looks like in a super-aged society

Suburban malls gear up for grey market as more seniors make them social hubs

Madam Lizah Salem (left) can spend up to five hours shopping and dining at a mall, while Madam Doris Ng hopes to participate in more activities at the mall.
Madam Lizah Salem (left) can spend up to five hours shopping and dining at a mall, while Madam Doris Ng hopes to participate in more activities at the mall.

CPF Jurong Service Centre reopens with upgrades on May 16

The service centre serves about 500 CPF visitors daily, mostly aged 55 and above.
The service centre serves about 500 CPF visitors daily, mostly aged 55 and above.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.