Eldercare

New halal-compliant ingredient to help S’pore seniors with chewing difficulties enjoy meals

Satay, ketupat and satay sauce (left), and Curry fishballs (right) using Makan Soft powder (background) to make. Makan Soft powder is an ingredient to be added into the food to adjust the texture during the preparation process to created molded foods suitable for chewing and swallowing problem.

NTUC to grow $500 million endowment fund for children, seniors over next five years

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng, together with children from My First Skool at Braddell Heights Community Hub and seniors from NTUC Health Segangoon Central, penning wishes during the launch of the NTUC Community Fund on April 9, 2026.

When heart meets action: Shining a light on social work excellence in Singapore

Senior Social Worker Zoe Tee (right), 34, during an animal assisted intervention session with Goay Zhen Yi, 16, on March 7, 2026.

How Singapore can turn ageing into an investment opportunity

Singapore's population is ageing rapidly and foreign players could help scale up the eldercare sector and also provide specialised services that are not available here yet.

Robots to mingle with seniors at care centres in Singapore as part of new research study

Madam Choo Poh Choo (left) and Madam Tan Choon Sin with Lovot the robot at the PCF Sparkle Care @ Kreta Ayer centre.

Drone-flying lessons, Nintendo games at new active ageing centre for Boon Lay residents

Education Minister Desmond Lee in the recreation room gaming with Mdm lim Chui Hua, 72, at Active Ageing Centre (AAC) at Boon Lay on Jan 3.

Give an hour of my time to my neighbour? Sure, why not

With Singapore’s rapidly ageing society, time banks would be a useful additional support to existing social service.

Commentary

Super-aged, superlative: Ageing with meaning and dignity in Singapore

Just as society has embraced the neurodiversity movement, so too can we reframe ageing, says the writer.

Shared stay-in senior care services now a mainstream option in Singapore

Elders doing exercises at in the SLEC Residence @ Ang Mo Kio on Dec 10.

More new cases of spousal, elder abuse in 2024 amid greater awareness of domestic violence

Elder abuse, involving those aged 65 and above, is often carried out by a family member or a caregiver whom the victim trusts, the report said.

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