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Singapore will also it safer and more comfortable for seniors to move about their neighbourhoods, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech.

Enrolments for ESSA's subsidised Exercise Right for Active Seniors program for community and retirement village residents close on 11 March.

Singapore will introduce a new classification of flats to replace the current framework of distinguishing new BTO projects as in Mature or Non-Mature Estates.

Many seniors want to live out their old age in their own homes and neighbourhoods, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech.

Nominations for Premju Anzjantà Attiva are now open. The awards are a celebration of a lot of work, effort and dedication in the sector of Active Ageing. Active Ageing and Community Care said that this is an annual event and is part of the celebrations held in October, the month dedicated for old

Government, private operator disagree over who should carry out repairs

I WAS sitting with my 'kopitiam gang' at a coffee shop. This was one of our regular 'chin- wag' sessions. One of our party spotted his young nephew sitting at the next table ans so, he invited him to join us. The young man replied somewhat rudely: “No, I don’t want to join a bunch of LKK.” By

More than one in 10 Singaporeans lack knowledge about the Lasting Power of Attorney, and nearly 20 per cent did not know how to make advance care plans, a recent survey has found.

A talent competition for seniors hopes to provide opportunities for over-50s to showcase their talents and skills while also challenging ageist stereotypes in society.

Through a new memorandum of understanding the elderly will benefit from free legal assistance for both civil and criminal cases, especially if they are victims of crime or have suffered gender-based violence, the Government said. The Legal Aid Agency will be covering the administrative costs and