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Senior citizens

How an 85-year-old grandma from China built a hobby, brick by Lego brick, in Canada

Yushu Zhao, a Chinese grandmother living in Alberta, Canada, began her journey into the world of Lego at the age of 85.
Yushu Zhao, a Chinese grandmother living in Alberta, Canada, began her journey into the world of Lego at the age of 85.

‘We have drones around the apartment’: India’s elderly falling prey to ‘digital arrest’ cases

Suspected scammers caught at a call centre in Noida in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh in 2018
Suspected scammers caught at a call centre in Noida in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh in 2018

New sarcopenia clinic aims to screen and treat muscle loss before disability sets in

Madam Tan Ah Sang, 82, was referred to the new clinic for muscle health at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in 2025.
Madam Tan Ah Sang, 82, was referred to the new clinic for muscle health at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in 2025.

AI-driven robot helps seniors stay active, prevent falls at active ageing centres in Tampines

Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.
Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.

Seniors checking in on neighbours: How groups are preventing lonely deaths among S’pore’s elderly

(From Left) Mr Loh Hui Han, 34, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre executive head, Ms Elaine Ho, 40s, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre nurse clinician, A/P Teng Su Ching, 77, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre board president, Ms Jennifer Tay, 58, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre assistant coordinator, Ms Noraini Maskuri, 64, narrative designer, and Mr Lai Zhiyang, 34, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre board member, posing for a group photo outside the Loving Heart Active Ageing Centre in Jurong East on Dec 30, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
(From Left) Mr Loh Hui Han, 34, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre executive head, Ms Elaine Ho, 40s, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre nurse clinician, A/P Teng Su Ching, 77, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre board president, Ms Jennifer Tay, 58, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre assistant coordinator, Ms Noraini Maskuri, 64, narrative designer, and Mr Lai Zhiyang, 34, Loving Heart Multi-service Centre board member, posing for a group photo outside the Loving Heart Active Ageing Centre in Jurong East on Dec 30, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

At 90, she still knocks on doors and looks out for her elderly neighbours in Toa Payoh

Madam Ratnam Periowsamy discussing the news with Ms Judy Lim, 74, and Mr Lee Ping, 95, at the Care Corner Active Ageing Centre in Toa Payoh East on Jan 12.
Madam Ratnam Periowsamy discussing the news with Ms Judy Lim, 74, and Mr Lee Ping, 95, at the Care Corner Active Ageing Centre in Toa Payoh East on Jan 12.

Pilot programme brings SG Culture Pass offerings to nursing homes

Over 800 seniors have participated in group outings coordinated by Active Ageing Centres, community centres and nursing homes.
Over 800 seniors have participated in group outings coordinated by Active Ageing Centres, community centres and nursing homes.

Forum: Grassroots-level interventions needed to educate seniors on dental health

Forum: Steps taken to help seniors navigate public spaces safely

Field Notes from Beijing

‘Are You Dead?’: Viral safety app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China

China’s one-person households have been growing steadily, with more than 125 million recorded in the 2020 national population census.
China’s one-person households have been growing steadily, with more than 125 million recorded in the 2020 national population census.

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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.