by lemonadecares | Sep 17, 2022 | Stories (Seniors)
Our Active Ageing Centres (AAC) serve as a key point of contact for seniors under our care. In this article, we are excited to share the inspiring story of Mdm. Low Kam Lan, a 75-year-old member who has experienced a remarkable transformation in her outlook on life....
by lemonadecares | Sep 16, 2022 | Stories (Seniors)
Why Active Ageing? For individuals aged 65 and above, they may encounter geriatric depression, a mental and emotional disorder prevalent among older adults. Although the percentage of seniors with depression in Singapore is relatively low at around 5.5%, if left...
by lemonadecares | Sep 15, 2022 | Stories (Seniors)
Loneliness is an overlooked public health challenge in ageing Singapore, as reported in a commentary by Channel News Asia, citing that 39 percent of Singaporeans aged 62 years and older reported being lonely in a nationally representative study by CARE. Finding a...
by lemonadecares | Sep 14, 2022 | Stories (Seniors)
Befriending/Buddying up with the seniors is one of our main roles at our Active Ageing Centres (AAC), keeping the seniors connected to the world and away from social isolation.Social isolation is one of the biggest enemies for the elderly and their social lives, with...
by lemonadecares | Sep 13, 2022 | Stories (Family)
A single mother of five, Mdm. Mary faced with many challenges after her second husband left home. Relieved at a newly opened Family Service Centre near her residence and encouraged by a friend who had also sought help there, she approached Fei Yue Family Service...
