The Nirvana Memorial Garden (above) is expanding its existing premises to house more niches in a new block at its existing compound in the next five years. — ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN As world population ages, funeral services have risen in demand. Death is a thriving business, and after-death service providers like Nirvana and Xiao […]
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There are several lessons we can take away from the movie “The Theory of Everything”. I watched it two weeks ago and found it very inspiring on many levels. I know I will never pick up Stephen Hawking’s international bestseller “A Brief History of Time”. I am just not that cerebral, nor into science or
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There may come a time when caring for your AD or Dementia afflicted relative at home is no longer feasible. So with great reluctance, anxiety and apprehension you face the inevitable – the need to transfer your loved one to a Nursing Home. Today, an ever increasing number of us face this sad situation owing
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(Photo from the researchers: C.Tomasetti, B.Vogelstein; Illustrator: Elizabeth Cook. Source: Johns Hopkins) At our age, that is, 60s and 70s, we probably know of at least two or more people who have lost their battle against cancer. Everyone fears the big “C”. The good news is many types of cancer are no longer terminal if
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Glad to see the end of 2014. It has been an “annus horribilis” for many families with all that has happened this year. Our heartfelt condolences and thoughts go out to those who have suffered loss and bereavement. Despite everything, there’s always hope that 2015 will be a much better and brighter year for all
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I have always enjoyed travelling. Who doesn’t?However, not many seniors, especially the ladies, like to travel alone. My lady friends say they feel lonely, scared and lost without a travelling companion. For them, it’s best to travel with friends or family, or go on a package tour. The ideal travelling partner is someone who shares
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Feature article in The Straits Times 7 Dec, 2014. Click here to read the original and other related stories. It is 8am on a Tuesday when I report for work at the Touch Seniors Activity Centre in Geylang Bahru, dressed in polo shirt, jeans and sneakers. The 16-year-old centre is at the void deck of Block
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Who among us would not want to live a long and happy life? We all want to enjoy our golden years in good health, and that means being able to take care of ourselves and remaining physically active and mentally sound. But life does not always give us what we want. What happens when old
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There was a time when the only way we could communicate with our children studying abroad was via post (painfully slow) or by phone (painfully expensive). Then came the advent of social media applications like Skype(Aug 2003) and Facebook (Feb 2004). Now getting connected online has become so much easier and practically free. And with more people
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