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‘What we promise, we deliver’: Sunway founder Jeffrey Cheah on building a legacy of trust

Sunway founder Jeffrey Cheah meeting Singapore media over lunch in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 22.
Sunway founder Jeffrey Cheah meeting Singapore media over lunch in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 22.

Private lift, meals, housekeeping from $8.9k a month at S’pore’s first private assisted living project

Each suite features private lift access and kitchenettes, with senior-friendly amenities.
Each suite features private lift access and kitchenettes, with senior-friendly amenities.

Forum: We should celebrate the midlife reinvention of women

In Good Company

Ageing, durians and epidemic: Swiss Re’s Murray has plenty on his mind

Fifteen years ago, when Mr Paul Murray arrived in Asia, insurance markets in the region were in a development phase.
Fifteen years ago, when Mr Paul Murray arrived in Asia, insurance markets in the region were in a development phase.

When you can’t see, and your banking app OTP is expiring

The visually impaired require much more time to enter OTP codes on their mobile devices compared with people with conventional sight.
The visually impaired require much more time to enter OTP codes on their mobile devices compared with people with conventional sight.

We need to invest more on homegrown innovations for seniors

At the FaithActs x Ibasho Margaret Drive Centre (above), older people are empowered to embrace technology through digital clinics. Initiatives, such as drumming with exercise balls, are also set to launch.
At the FaithActs x Ibasho Margaret Drive Centre (above), older people are empowered to embrace technology through digital clinics. Initiatives, such as drumming with exercise balls, are also set to launch.

Can we rely on foreign maids alone for eldercare? 

An elderly woman with her domestic worker/maid buying groceries at the NTUC Fairprice supermarket at Blk 166, Bukit Merah Central, 17 February 2023.
An elderly woman with her domestic worker/maid buying groceries at the NTUC Fairprice supermarket at Blk 166, Bukit Merah Central, 17 February 2023.

Pilot 200-unit private assisted-living project to include nursing home, clubhouse

Perennial said its development will cater to healthy residents, those with mild dementia, as well as seniors requiring assisted daily living and nursing needs.
Perennial said its development will cater to healthy residents, those with mild dementia, as well as seniors requiring assisted daily living and nursing needs.

Waking up to old age

Singapore became an aged society in 2017, and is set to attain “super-aged” status in 2026.
Singapore became an aged society in 2017, and is set to attain “super-aged” status in 2026.

Why are S’pore’s elderly still dying alone, undiscovered for weeks?

Studies have shown that social support is a key protective factor for older adults, helping to buffer them against stressful life events.
Studies have shown that social support is a key protective factor for older adults, helping to buffer them against stressful life events.

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