Browsing: Geriatrics

Physical care sustains the body, but emotional health sustains dignity. Paolo Castro from Helpling Singapore explains why elder mental health must be treated as essential to ageing well.

The NDCS Mobile Dental Clinic, in partnership with LION Corporation Singapore, brings ongoing oral health services to Singapore’s vulnerable seniors, closing access gaps for ILTC residents through on-site treatment and public-private support.

The right ergonomic chair can reduce falls, ease joint pain and restore independence at home for older adults, making everyday living safer, more comfortable, and dignified.

Father’s Day puts focus on the quiet decline many ageing men face. With most now physically impaired, families must learn to offer support without stripping dignity.

With ageing in place a priority, how can neighbourhood design, fitness programmes, and community centres help older adults stay active and independent?

As Singapore becomes a super-aged society by 2026, the challenge lies not just in infrastructure but in reshaping societal views on ageing. By strengthening social support, encouraging lifelong learning, and empowering older adults, Singapore can create a society where the elderly continue to thrive.

A new study in Singapore found that regular fruit intake can reduce the likelihood of ageing-related depression.

Manila’s city government, under the leadership of Mayor Honey Lacuna, is taking significant steps to improve the health and well-being of its elderly. In her recent State of the City Address on 30th July, Mayor Lacuna highlighted the administration’s commitment to health programmes for 180,000 senior citizens. 

Recent research conducted by the University of Indonesia’s Faculty of Medicine (FKUI) in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has revealed the secret of longevity in two regions of Indonesia, namely Gili Iyang in East Java and Miduana in West Java. 

As life expectancy increases, so does the importance of addressing health issues predominantly affecting older adults. One such condition is shingles, a viral infection that, according to health experts, Filipinos over 50 should not underestimate.