‘It’s like being in prison’: Seniors say it’s hard to stay at home despite latest advisory
SINGAPORE – After a long day at work, Mr Ismail, 65, usually unwinds at an open-air plaza in Lorong 4 Toa Payoh before going home at about 10pm. There, he grabs a cup of coffee from the nearby coffee shop, listens to music, and chats with friends from the neighbourhood. Like many seniors who were... » read more
New initiative teaches S’pore seniors how to spot and avoid online scams
SINGAPORE – Seniors who receive messages online allegedly from a bank official asking them for their account details and personal data should be careful as they could be a scam. These are scenarios trainers from global technology firm NTT are coaching seniors as part of a new programme to help them identify common ruses and... » read more
Free Sinopharm vaccine for 1,000 seniors at Healthway clinics from Sept 8
SINGAPORE – Seniors who prefer the Sinopharm vaccine can get free vaccinations at Healthway clinics from Wednesday (Sept 8). The medical group has tied up with real estate company OUE to sponsor full vaccination for 1,000 seniors aged 60 and above. “This initiative is in support of the Government’s efforts to boost Covid-19 vaccination take-up rate among... » read more
More seniors in S’pore get their Covid-19 jabs after vaccination teams go to the heartland
SINGAPORE – Mobile vaccination teams sent to about 70 locations, from void decks to community clubs, have helped 4,900 people, including 3,340 seniors, get inoculated since last month. But with about 150,000 seniors aged 60 and above still to get their first Covid-19 shots, the authorities are taking a page from Singapore’s kampung days and... » read more
$278 million in MediSave top-ups for Pioneer, Merdeka Generation seniors in July
SINGAPORE – Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors will get $278 million in MediSave top-ups. They will receive letters with details regarding the top-ups by the end of June, and the sums will be credited in July, the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Health said in a joint statement on Monday (June 21). Pioneer Generation seniors... » read more