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Senior citizens

Forum: Optimise land use for eldercare facility

New South East CDC scheme taps human connection to offer residents wider support

Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) with beneficiaries and volunteers of the council’s existing programmes.
Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) with beneficiaries and volunteers of the council’s existing programmes.

Forum: AI adoption not just about numbers but whether people have a stake

‘Fires cannot really be helped’: Elderly residents on risks amid spate of fatal blazes

Ng Keng Leng in his clutter-filled unit on the ground floor of Block 39 Circuit Road on Aug 6.
Ng Keng Leng in his clutter-filled unit on the ground floor of Block 39 Circuit Road on Aug 6.

South Korean seniors are choosing airports to stay cool amid record-breaking heatwave

Elderly people at the Incheon International Airport to escape extreme heat during a severe heatwave warning in South Korea on Aug 7.
Elderly people at the Incheon International Airport to escape extreme heat during a severe heatwave warning in South Korea on Aug 7.

New Grab AI-powered call service aims to drive convenience for seniors

In a media statement on Aug 5, Grab Singapore announced the launch of Grab AI Call-A-Ride (Beta), which is an AI-powered call service for booking rides.
In a media statement on Aug 5, Grab Singapore announced the launch of Grab AI Call-A-Ride (Beta), which is an AI-powered call service for booking rides.

When every neighbour reminds you that you’re ageing

Most older people do not spend their days dwelling on ageing until everyone around them reminds them that they are growing old, say the writers.
Most older people do not spend their days dwelling on ageing until everyone around them reminds them that they are growing old, say the writers.

Serving up joy: Singapore seniors get active on the pickleball court

Shirly Tan, 62, is now a full-time caregiver for her husband Titus Toh who has lung fibrosis.
Shirly Tan, 62, is now a full-time caregiver for her husband Titus Toh who has lung fibrosis.

Seniors take flight in first drone soccer tournament

Seniors from PCF Sparkle Care Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Eunos (in photo) play against seniors from THK Active Ageing Centres@Toa Payoh during a drone soccer tournament final at Compass One on Aug 1.
Seniors from PCF Sparkle Care Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Eunos (in photo) play against seniors from THK Active Ageing Centres@Toa Payoh during a drone soccer tournament final at Compass One on Aug 1.

Found: 86-year-old man last seen in Tampines on July 26

Tew Chiu Hung was last seen near Block 922 Tampines Street 91 on July 26.
Tew Chiu Hung was last seen near Block 922 Tampines Street 91 on July 26.

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