For many of us, retirement is what awaits us at the end of our long working careers. It’s a time when you stop working and kick back, enjoying the rest of your life in comfort and maybe fill up your bucket list. But when is it time to retire? Here are 5 signs that it’s …
Category: The Smart Senior
Fake news and how to spot it
Recently, the Circuit Breaker period has caused fake news to rise significantly. Even before that, when DORSCON Orange was announced in February, rumours began to spread on social media that it meant an impending lockdown and disruption to food supplies. Hundreds of people took to panic buying at supermarkets and other provision stores to begin …
The best instant messaging apps to connect with your relatives without going out
In my last post, I covered a list of fun things to do during the Circuit Breaker period. One of them was using instant messaging apps to communicate with your relatives and loved ones at home. Other than the popular (and recently controversial) Zoom, there’s loads of different messaging apps. These are the most popular, …
Home care options for the elderly
In our last post, we covered what you should do to decide whether you should choose the nursing home option for your elderly parents. Not everyone has enough time to care for their elderly parents at home. It is often hard to juggle a stressful working life and parent support. So what should you do …
Dental Implants: Should you get them?
1. What are dental implants? Simply put, dental implants act to replace the root of a tooth that is either missing or has been removed. They take the form of small screws made of titanium that are inserted directly into the jaw. A replacement tooth consisting of a crown is then fitted over it. While …
ElderShield 101: What it is and why you need it
1. What exactly is ElderShield? ElderShield is, in a nutshell, a severe disability scheme by the Singapore government that provides basic financial protection for those who require long-term care. Under the ElderShield400 scheme introduced in 2007, Singaporeans and Permanent Residents will receive a monthly cash payout of $400 for a maximum of 72 months, or …
A Complete Guide for Seniors During Covid-19
This is a tough period for everyone especially for seniors. Senior activity centres are no longer operating. The government in Singapore has also recently encouraged people not to visit their elderly parents/grandparents so as to prevent the spread of the virus. Seniors are known to be more susceptible to the virus and it becomes more …