Mental health declining among older U.S. adults, poor hardest hit
(Reuters Health) – Many older Americans have experienced more days of poor mental health in recent years, particularly individuals with…
More than 1 in 10 U.S. elderly are binge drinkers
(Reuters Health) – – Binge drinking, often associated with young adults, isn’t as rare as some might think among older…
When elders leave hospital, falls are big reason they return
(Reuters Health) – Preventing falls among elderly patients who’ve just left the hospital is an important part of keeping them…
Facing Dementia: The Long Road Ahead | Ep 2 | Full episode
While many link dementia with old age, more people under 60 are being diagnosed with early-onset dementia. We look at…
12 Feb 2014: Interview with Loh Ai
Concerns of the elderly are expected to be addressed in the budget announcement on 21 February. Our interviewee shares his…
Meet The Man Traveling To All 50 States To Mow Lawns For Those In Need
Rodney Smith is a man on a mission. The Bermuda native is in the midst of a trip that will…
17 May 2015 Spotlight: Improving elderly residents’ health, from the ground-up
To help residents with mental health issues, 10 more estates will come under a multi-agency community support network by year-end.…
SINGAPORE: New PSI reporting system kicks in
The Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings may look slightly worse than usual from Tuesday, even if air quality remains the…
SG+: Ageing Workforce – Finding the Silver Lining
As one of Asia’s fastest ageing populations, it is estimated that by 2030, one-fifth of the population will be 65…
10 Nov 2013 Spotlight: A race to enhance Singapore’s eldercare services
Singapore’s rising ageing population has led to an increase in the demand for care for the elderly. But while building…
13 Mar 2014 Spotlight: City for All Ages project gets seniors to help fellow seniors
The aim of the City for All Ages project is to create senior-friendly communities. But in the pilot, the project…
RAW: 76yo Russian grandma commutes on Lake Baikal by ice skates
A 76-year-old Russian woman runs a tiny farm on Olkhon Island in the middle of Lake Baikal. To assist herding…