elderly

18 Sep 2026,

New active ageing centre in Yishun helps seniors build confidence in gyms, find purpose in lifeTouch Community Services launches senior gym and wellness programmes in Yishun to boost active ageing and empower seniors through fitness and holistic support. Read more at straitstimes.com.

16 Sep 2026

New $3.3m Dementia Singapore-Lien Foundation initiative offers early palliative care, home supportA new $3.3 million initiative launched in Singapore to extend early palliative support to dementia patients and their families. Read more at straitstimes.com.

14 Dec 2026

As the nation ages, Singapore offers more ways for seniors to live gracefully in the communityExplore Singapore's diverse elderly care options, from assisted living to community care apartments, designed to help seniors age gracefully in the community. Read more at straitstimes.com.

17 Aug 2025

NDR 2025: Age Well Neighbourhoods will help improve seniors’ access to healthcare, social activitiesThe scheme takes and expands on elements of Community Care Apartments to help seniors age in place. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

5 May 2025

S’poreans come together to build apps for caregivers and isolated seniorsMr Joshua Gei and his teammates created Care Compass, an app for caregivers of dementia patients. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

7 Mar 2025

More subsidies, support for long-term care services for seniors from July 2026Long-term care insurance scheme CareShield Life will also undergo its first review.

14 Jan 2025

Singapore is turning to AI to care for its rapidly aging populationThe country has a dire shortage of nurses, so to fill the manpower gap, it’s using AI for preventive care.

11 Jan 2025

Singapore Poly projects spotlight VR solutions for elderly, circular economyOther student initiatives showcased focus on sustainability as well Read more at The Business Times.

12 Dec 2024

Our Kampung app launched for seniors to sign up for exercise, dining and other communal activitiesThe app also allows users to keep track of their health and take up volunteer work. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

31 Oct 2024

Commentary: For the elderly, a digital divide could quickly become a social one – and that’s worryingThe more elderly folks get left behind in the rapid integration of new technologies into everyday life, the more vulnerable they are to social isolation, says psychiatrist Lim Boon Leng.

2 Aug 2024

‘I’ll Play Till I Die’: The Rowdy Ah Mas Confronting Mortality Through Water PoloMeet the feisty Ah Mas of Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex who've rediscovered their identity and what it means to age gracefully.

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