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Lions Befrienders has been featured extensively in the media, testament to our outstanding quality and excellence.
2023
- The Straits Times (18 Jan) – Man found dead at void deck of Serangoon HDB block not a resident of area
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/man-found-dead-at-void-deck-of-serangoon-hdb-block-not-a-resident-of-area - 8world (26 Jan) – 狮子乐龄之友协会发红包 300多名乐龄人士冒雨出席
https://www.8world.com/singapore/lions-befrienders-ang-bao-giveaway-2038241 - Facebook / Instagram (31 Jan) – Lunar New Year Celebration at Istana.
https://www.facebook.com/halimahyacob/posts/pfbid02HWm2EJx3BzE89FbVVt2V8Sw4uj5ixLHL4wJeYdqQd7auA4McNUEGwNHsDnjSKojwl
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoG-YmohpVH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link - Lianhe Zaobao (2 Feb) – 狮子乐龄之友协会受邀到总统府哈莉玛总统与年长者捞生互祝平安
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230202-1358781 - Facebook / Instagram (6 Feb) – CNY Celebration at LB Tampines 499 AAC
https://www.facebook.com/BaeyYamKeng/posts/733382951478391
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoUA__sp8qX/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=b2b502d7-acd8-42d3-9c71-dad6040557d4 - Mothership (7 Feb) – Advocating for assistance dogs, delivering baby formula: 5 ways to spend your V-Day meaningfully
https://mothership.sg/2023/02/volunteer-valentines-day/ - Channel NewsAsia (12 Feb) – Some organisations see spike in elderly volunteers
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/some-organisations-see-spike-elderly-volunteers-video-3271716 - Channel NewsAsia (12 Feb) – Elderly Singaporeans want to continue living at home even as they age
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/elderly-singaporeans-want-continue-living-home-even-they-age-video-3272956 - Facebook / Instagram (12 Feb) – Clothes pocket belt bag & Korean currency – informing about Korean three times culture’ by Singapore Korean Women’s Association
https://www.facebook.com/koreanwomens.org/posts/pfbid02c6LcQgPzHoqRrWSPqy3uuXv5BNaH1wtNMJEG9ZCjNk1wHa5XNSr7pATAZi7Q2N5Fl - Lianhe Zaobao (23 Feb) – 八旬翁“热血”助人36年捐血逾55次
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230223-1365897 - 8world News (23 Feb) – 活跃乐龄站：因活动种类更多 参与人数已超出疫情前水平
https://www.8world.com/singapore/eldercare-activities-2063351
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBIuf0Cqurw - Facebook / Instagram (26 Feb) – Caring for the community: NTU Service Week
https://www.facebook.com/NTUsg/posts/575617051272662
https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIHkQGpQwj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= - Lianhe Zaobao – 旧衣服编织精美项链 南大师生携长者为环保出力
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230228-1367565
2022
- AsiaOne (9 Jan) – Casa Clementi: A large, self-sustaining development with lots of facilities https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/casa-clementi-review-large-self-sustaining-development-lots-facilities
- The Business Times (12 Jan) – A caring workplace that nurtures a culture of giving https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/taking-heart/a-caring-workplace-that-nurtures-a-culture-of-giving 3. GenLab Collective (17 Jan) – GenLab Short Features | Collaboration with Lions Befrienders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h6dS4KhM_s 4. Sassy Mama (19 Jan) – Kid-friendly Photo Opportunities & CNY Lucky Draw Prizes (Worth More than $3,000) at The Seletar Mall https://www.sassymamasg.com/shop-chinese-new-year-seletar-mall/ 5. The Pride (20 Jan) – Singapore Art Week 2022: Art goes to the heartlands https://pride.kindness.sg/singapore-art-week-2022-art-heartlands/ 6. MobiHealthNews (24 Jan) – NTU scientists develop predictive tech to detect depressions https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/asia/ntu-scientists-develop-predictive-tech-detect-depression 7. The Straits Times (24 Jan) – Celebrating Chinese New Year: From tiger-painting contests to sewing new clothes https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/celebrating-chinese-new-year-from-tiger-painting-contests-to-sewing-new-clothes
8. The Straits Times (31 Jan) – In it together: More companies are rallying employees, business and community partners to do good
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/in-it-together-more-companies-are-rallying-employees-business-and-community-partners-to-do- good
9. The Straits Times (3 Feb) – PCF donates $400,000 for gift bags for 7,800 seniors who live alone in rental flats https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/pcf-donates-400000-for-gift-bags-for-7800-seniors-who-live-alone-in-rental-flats
10. Lianhe Zaobao (3 Feb) – 行动党社区基金会捐近40万元给弱势年长者
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20220203-1239080
11. Shimin Daily News (3 Feb) – 行动党社区基金会捐爱心礼包送老人
12. Berita Harian (3 Feb) – PCF derma $400,000 beg hadiah bagi 7,800 warga emas tinggal sendiri
https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/pcf-derma-400000-beg-hadiah-bagi-7800-warga-emas-tinggal-sendiri
13. CNA, Channel 5 News (3 Feb) – Nearly 8,000 seniors to benefit from PCF’s donation to Lions Befrienders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSmWwE651xQ
14. 8world News, Channel 8 News (3 Feb) – 人民行动党社区基金会 捐赠近40万元至狮子乐龄之友协会
https://www.8world.com/singapore/pcf-donation-lion-befrienders-1717791
15. Suria Berita (3 Feb) – Lebih 8,000 warga emas dibantu dengan keperluan harian, alat bantu berjalan
https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Feb-2022-SURIA-Berita-270581
16. Tamil Seithi (3 Feb) – Feb 2022 – VASANTHAM Tameil Seithi
https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Feb-2022-VASANTHAM-Tamil-Seithi-270582
17. Mediacorp Detik (9 Feb) – Detik 2021/2022 Episode 37
https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Detik-2021-2022-E37-272060
18. 8world News, Channel 8 News (10 Feb) – 社区病例激增 乐龄活动收紧防疫保护年长者
https://www.8world.com/singapore/covid-19-seniors-activities-measures-1724446?fbclid=IwAR3hLGDUOrZ64b66-277zYTYZ8GIoJb-uyBM2eNdwHzCgXhn5ZoB0fIM3IM
19. The Business Times (21 Feb) – A culture of giving creates a virtuous circle of purpose
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/taking-heart/a-culture-of-giving-creates-a-virtuous-circle-of-purpose
20. CNA, Channel 5 News (2 Mar) – More digital ICs, including digital drive licence, among upcoming Singpass app improvements https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/digital-driving-licence-singpass-app-2531601
21. The Pride (3 Mar) – Stories of love: Cancer patients and caregivers share how they find light in dark times
http://Stories of love: Cancer patients and caregivers share how they find light in dark times
22. The Smart Local (22 Mar) – I visited a Senior Activity Centre over the weekend to gather love stories, and here are the cutest ones
https://thesmartlocal.com/read/senior-love-stories/
23. 8world News, Channel 8 News (29 Mar) – Nursing homes will resume visitations from next week onwards
https://www.8world.com/singapore/msf-homes-nursing-home-visit-1766941
24. CNA, Channel 5 News (31 Mar) – Government expands support for women as demand grows for caregivers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE2SnfyXT2w
25. The Straits Times (3 Apr) – Some scam types see more seniors falling prey to them
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/some-scam-types-seeing-more-seniors-falling-prey-to-them
26. The Straits Times (8 Apr) – Seniors can get help from health coaches under Lions Befriender-NTU partnership
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/seniors-can-get-help-from-health-coaches-under-lions-befrienders-ntu-partnership
27. 8world News (8 Apr) – 南大和狮子乐龄之友协会合作 科技为年长者健康把关
https://www.8world.com/singapore/ntu-partners-lions-befrienders-for-elderly-health-coaching-training-research-and-course
28. Lianhe Zaobao (11 Apr) – 狮子乐龄之友与南大合作 提升会员照顾年长者技能
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220411-1261461
29. The Straits Times (14 Apr) – Lions Befriender’s new customised tablet could serve as a senior’s best friend
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lions-befrienders-new-customised-tablet-could-become-a-seniors-best-friend
30. Lianhe Zaobao (15 Apr) – 看电视听广播还有报平安功能 女皇镇租赁组屋长者获赠平板电脑
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220415-1262847
31. Lianhe Zaobao (17 Apr) – 独居不孤 渴望聆听
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/feature/story20220417-1263501
32. NUS News (29 April) – Partnering older adults to co-create innovation ageing solutions
https://news.nus.edu.sg/partnering-older-adults-on-innovative-ageing-solutions/
33. Lianhe Zaobao (2 May) – 安全管理措施放宽后 乐龄中心推出更多活动 年长者重返参加乐开怀
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220502-1268435
34. The Straits Times (19 May) – More NUP polyclinics to offer mental health and geriatric services
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/more-nup-polyclinics-to-offer-mental-health-and-geriatric-services
35. The Straits Times (21 May) – 3 telcos commit to more than $3 million worth of data for 30,000 beneficiaries
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/telcos-to-commit-more-than-3-million-worth-of-data-to-30000-beneficiaries
36. The Straits Times (21 May) – Seniors pick up useful tips, learn about scam types at ST’s Stop Scams exhibit
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/seniors-pick-up-useful-tips-and-learn-about-scam-variants-at-sts-stop-scams-exhibit
37. The Straits Times (23 May) – Activities galore at inaugural Digital for Life Festival to show how tech can impact lives
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/activities-galore-at-inaugural-digital-for-life-festival-to-show-how-tech-can-impact-lives
38. The Straits Times (23 May) – Charity watchdog proposes scraping police permit for public fund-raisers
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/charities-watchdog-proposes-scrapping-police-permit-for-public-fund-raisers
39. The Straits Times (28 May) – Digital for Life Festival draws encouraging support from Singaporeans
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/digital-for-life-festival-draws-encouraging-support-from-singaporeans
40. CNA, Channel 5 (28 May) – Digital for Life Festival 2022
41. Berita Harian (29 May) – President Halimah, ‘IM-OK’
https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/presiden-halimah-im-ok
42. Berita Harian (29 May) – Warga belajar Ruang realiti maya lindung diri dalam talian
https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/warga-belajar-ruang-realiti-maya-lindung-diri-dalam-talian
43. The Sunday Times (29 May) – Vulnerable groups to get more support to gain digital access
44. Business Times (29 May) – RHT Rajan Menon Foundation presents Gentle Bones Charity Concert on 22 July 2022
https://www.businessnews.ph/2022052999099921406-rht-rajan-menon-foundation-presents-gentle-bones-charity-concert-on-22-july-2022/
45. NME (30 May) – Gentle Bones to perform charity concert at Marina Bay Sands this July
https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/gentle-bones-to-perform-charity-concert-at-marina-bay-sands-this-july-3235097
46. AsiaOne (9 June) – I’m a digital native who thought I knew everything about the internet and all things digital – here are 5 surprising things I learnt in a weekend
https://www.asiaone.com/digital/im-digital-native-who-thought-i-knew-everything-about-internet-and-all-things-digital-here
47. AIC (13 June) – Community Care Digital Transformation Plan | Community Care Work Plan Seminar 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAITPx2T5Qk&t=170s
48. CNA938 (14 June) – Expanding service boundaries through the new eldercare model
49. Rebound with Resilience (15 June) – Empathy 101 (Barriers, Tips and Why It’s Important) Ft. Safe Pod @ Queenstown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uJxTUJVau4
50. Temasek (Jul) – Making A Difference
https://www.temasekreview.com.sg/steward/making-a-difference.html
51. Straits Times (4 Jul) – Eldercare centres forced to change to adapt to rising demands and manpower crunch
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/eldercare-centres-forced-to-change-to-adapt-to-rising-demands-and-manpower-crunch
52. Cision (5 Jul) – Cognetivity Neurosciences Enters Asia Via Pilot Agreement With Leading Singaporean Senior Care Network
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/cognetivity-neurosciences-enters-asia-via-pilot-agreement-with-leading-singaporean-senior-care-network-895691225.html
53. Temasek Digital (12 Jul) – Facing the Unseen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2teIckK9Ljg
54. Temasek Digital (12 Jul) – Temasek Review 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGs0eaoD47k
55. Zaobao (19 Jul) – 狮子乐龄之友推出“不寂寞”易通卡 鼓励公众多关怀孤独年长者
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220719-1294156
56. AsiaOne (25 Jul) – Support seniors and fight loneliness with this limited-edition EZ-Link card
https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/support-seniors-and-fight-loneliness-limited-edition-ez-link-card
57. AsiaOne (26 Jul) – Formerly known as… Gentle Bones to retire stage name by year-end
https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/formerly-known-gentle-bones-retire-stage-name-year-end
58. 8world News, Channel 8 News (28 Jul) – 伊蚊肆虐 本地骨痛热症疫情严峻
https://www.8world.com/stories/morning-express/data-dengue-cases-singapore-1873056
59. 8world News, Channel 8 News (28 Jul) – 骨痛热症病例居高不下 当局向80万名学生派发防蚊液https://www.8world.com/singapore/nea-and-temasek-foundation-provide-mosquito-repellents-to-800000-students-1873106
60. Straits Times (29 Jul) – Building longevity-ready neighbourhoods in Singapore
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/building-longevity-ready-neighbourhoods-in-singapore
61. ActiveSG Circle (5 Sept) – Lions Befrienders – Exemplary Community Partner Award 2021
https://circle.myactivesg.com/staging/read/lion-befrienders-exemplary-community-partner-award-2021
62. Asia News Network (29 Aug) – Some seniors bear brunt of inflation as children give them less money
https://asianews.network/some-seniors-bear-brunt-of-inflation-as-children-give-them-less-money/
63. Straits Times (29 Aug) – Some seniors bear brunt of inflation as children give them less money
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/some-seniors-face-inflation-double-whammy-as-allowance-from-children-shrinks-and-costs-go-up
64. Lianhe Zaobao (5 Sept) – Seniors to self-administer screening for dementia using Al-based technology
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220905-1309729
65. Shinmin Daily News (5 Sept) – Seniors to self-administer screening for dementia using Al-based technology
66. Berita Harian (12 Sept) – PCF ensures that more locations and spaces for pre-schools are ready
https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/pcf-sedia-lebih-tempat-prasekolah-pusat-warga-emas
67. The Straits Times (18 Sept) – Nudging children to help dad and mum: Why adult children cut ties and refuse to support parents
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/deep-seated-childhood-wounds-reason-why-children-refuse-to-support-parents
68. AIC – Yearbook FY2021 – Strengthening the Heart of Care across our Network
https://www.aic-yearbook.sg/strengthening
69. Lianhe Zaobao (12 Oct) – 倾听乐龄心声
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20221012-1321914
70. Berita Harian (20 Oct) – Usaha bawa seni lebih dekat di kawasan kejiranan
https://www.beritaharian.sg/gaya-hidup/usaha-bawa-seni-lebih-dekat-di-kawasan-kejiranan
71. 8world News, Channel 8 News (21 Oct) – 为促进各年龄层交流 狮子乐龄之友协会启动“不寂寞”运动
https://www.8world.com/singapore/unlonely-movement-1951351
72. Lianhe Zaobao (23 Oct) – 社服机构发起“不寂寞”运动 鼓励国人多与亲友交流
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20221023-1325538
73. Lianhe Zaobao (24 Oct) – 新项目Silver U助年长者 掌握科技知识保持活跃
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20221024-1325805
74. Business Times (31 Oct) – Senior citizens break digital barriers with help from DBS
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/senior-citizens-break-digital-barriers-with-help-from-dbs
75. Mothership (2 Nov) – 6 meaningful places to volunteer at if you want to make a difference in
https://mothership.sg/2022/11/volunteer-singapore-do-good-fest/
76. The Straits Times (5 Nov) – Dragon boat race and concert celebrate inclusivity in return after two-year hiatus
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dragon-boat-race-and-concert-celebrate-inclusivity-in-return-after-two-year-hiatus
77. Lianhe Zaobao (10 Nov) – 慈母百衲被 缝出三春晖
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20221110-1331547
78. The Business Times (24 Nov) – Celebrating the silver generation
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/celebrating-silver-generation
79. The Straits Times (28 Nov) – Over 400 seniors learn how to spot scams, use everyday apps at Smart Nation Grandparents’ Day event.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/over-400-seniors-learn-how-to-spot-scams-use-everyday-apps-at-smart-nation-grandparents-day-event
80. Berita Harian (29 Nov) – Family support is important for seniors using technology
https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/sokongan-keluarga-penting-untuk-warga-emas-guna-teknologi
90. Mothership (2 Dec) – SG Cares Giving Week returns with Uncle Ringo carnival at Marina Bay in December 2022
https://mothership.sg/2022/12/sg-cares-giving-week-returns-december-2022/
91. Mothership (6 Dec) – 12 ways to give back in S’pore this festive season, from sharing your skills to helping out at a soup kitchen
https://mothership.sg/2022/12/charity-and-volunteer-work-resource/
92. 8world News, Channel 8 News (12 Dec) – Joan Pereira: Lectures and seminars will be held to raise residents’ awareness of fire safety
https://www.8world.com/singapore/fire-safety-follow-up-2000081
93. Channel 5 News (12 Dec) – More efforts to educate residents on fire safety after Henderson Road Blaze
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXCxxVobnpY
94. The Straits Times (16 Dec) – Picking up new skills and making friends: How he’s living a purposeful life at 60
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ncss-singapore-ageing-population-volunteer-activities-lions-befrienders
2021
- The Straits Times (4 Jan) Pandemic year sparks record online donations
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pandemic-year-sparks-record-online-donations - The Straits Times (9 Jan) Community Chest’s Online Charity Concert raises over $2.7million for the vulnerable
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community-chests-first-online-charity-concert-raises-over-27-million-for-the-vulnerable - Lianhe Zaobao (15 Jan) 3,000弱势长者将获关怀包 预防骨痛热症
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210115-1116370 - Lianhe Zaobao (19 Jan) 义安理工中文系学生当小老师为百余年长者设计12堂网课
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210119-1117363 - The Straits Times (21 Jan) Nursing homes in Singapore prepping for Covid-19 vaccination
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/nursing-homes-in-singapore-prepping-for-covid-19-vaccination-seniors-share-fears-of - The Straits Times (21 Jan) Wheelchair-bound senior wants to get Covid-19 vaccine to go out with peace of mind
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/senior-76-wants-to-get-vaccinated-to-feel-safer-when-going-out-to-meet-friends-and-family - CNA (23 Jan) More volunteers needed to help reach out to seniors about Singapore’s vaccination process
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/more-volunteers-needed-to-help-reach-out-to-seniors-about-14027710 - Lianhe Wanbao (30 Jan) 963好FM与吉宝电力送暖为年长者筹得1万3000元
- Shinmin Daily (30 Jan) 963好FM丽仪国贤向独居长者拜年送暖
- The Sunday Times (21 Feb) I jaywalk because I’m fast enough
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/i-jaywalk-because-im-fast-enough - Channel 8 News (15 Mar) 学校假期学生送饭送推车-向长者献爱心
https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/8world-News-2021-E921-%E5%AD%A6%E6%A0%A1%E5%81%87%E6%9C%9F%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E9%80%81%E9%A5%AD%E9%80%81%E6%8E%A8%E8%BD%A6-%E5%90%91%E9%95%BF%E8%80%85%E7%8C%AE%E7%88%B1%E5%BF%83-204757?redirect=true - Lianhe Zaobao (15 Mar) 狮子乐龄之友协会试验计划-平板电脑报平安独居老人更安心
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210315-1131325 - Shinmin Daily (20 Mar) 食物丢在租屋楼下
- The Sunday Times (21 Mar) More elder-friendly deals can be redeemed with vouchers
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/more-elder-friendly-tours-can-be-redeemed-with-singaporediscovers-vouchers - The Straits Times (28 Mar) Seniors go on outings using their SingapoRediscovers vouchers
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/seniors-visit-gardens-by-the-bay-singapore-flyer-using-their-singaporediscovers - Channel 8 (8 Apr) 岛屿温度
https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/8world-News-2021-E921-%E5%AD%A6%E6%A0%A1%E5%81%87%E6%9C%9F%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E9%80%81%E9%A5%AD%E9%80%81%E6%8E%A8%E8%BD%A6-%E5%90%91%E9%95%BF%E8%80%85%E7%8C%AE%E7%88%B1%E5%BF%83-204757?redirect=true - TODAY (8 Apr) Effects of circuit breaker linger a year on, sombre period hard to forget
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/effects-circuit-breaker-linger-year-sombre-period-hard-forget - The Business Times (15 Apr) Small scale online volunteering makes it big
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/small-scale-online-volunteering-makes-it-big#:~:text=To%20ease%20the%20stress%20and,micro%2Dvolunteerism%20and%20virtual%20volunteerism. - TODAY (18 April) As volunteering goes virtual, more people are giving their time
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/volunteering-goes-virtual-more-people-are-giving-their-time - The Straits Times (19 Apr) From reading sessions to career mentoring: How corporate volunteering is evolving beyond Covid-19
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/digital-social-initiatives-corporate-volunteering-evolving-beyond-covid19 - The Straits Times (19 Apr) Covid-19 vaccine take-up rate for seniors in Singapore expected to rise
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/covid-19-vaccine-take-up-rate-for-seniors-in-singapore-expected-to-rise-experts - Anza Singapore (May/Jun Issue) – Where your kids and teens can volunteer
https://issuu.com/anzasingapore/docs/anza_online_mayjun_2021/30 - Rice Media (13 May) – Live long and prosper? As Singapore ages, these are the elderly women getting left behind
https://www.ricemedia.co/current-affairs-features-singapore-ages-elderly-women-getting-left-behind/ - Channel 8 (19 May) 当局推出居家接种计划-居家护理服务业者-须采取严格措施
- CNA (19 May) Strict precautions needed to prevent home COVID-19 vaccination service from transmission risk
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/strict-precautions-needed-to-prevent-home-covid-19-vaccination-14842428 - TODAY (19 May) Go further to promote upcycling in Singapore
https://www.todayonline.com/voices/go-further-promote-upcycling-singapore - Lianhe Zaobao (27 May) 乐龄活动中心疫情下访客减少三四成
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210527-1149615 - The Straits Times (31 May) – 24 people get COVID-19 vaccination at home under ongoing pilot project
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/24-people-vaccinated-at-home-under-ongoing-pilot-project - 8world News (3 Jun) – Survey: seniors with symptoms of depression during the circuit breaker nearly twice as high as before COVID-19
https://www.8world.com/singapore/elderly-depression-symptoms-circuit-breaker-nuhs-study-1489636?fbclid=IwAR2AFEdUED4sHk_dWJX7stKb4DNpMrMHmzXVuaX1K5_4zjGPmjR6EcgllNE - Lianhe Zaobao (9 Jun) – Professional on-site service to administer COVID-19 vaccination for beneficiaries
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210609-1153692 - CNA (16 Jun) – Singapore’s workers had to support more seniors in last 10 years amid ageing population | Video
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-s-workers-had-to-support-more-seniors-in-last-10-years-15027756 - Vasantham Tamil Seithi (18 Jun) – Daily News
https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Jun-2021-VASANTHAM-Tamil-Seithi-224095 - The Straits Times (25 Jun) – Fear of complications or side effects main reason some seniors in Singapore spurn Covid-19 vaccine
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fear-of-complications-or-side-effects-main-reason-some-seniors-spurn-covid-19-vaccine - CNA (25 Jun) – Volunteers wanted: Charities face manpower crunch while beneficiaries increase
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/charities-need-more-volunteers-covid-19-more-beneficiaries-2000336 - The Straits Times (30 Jun) – New NUS centre offers computing students ways to serve community
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-nus-centre-offers-computing-students-ways-to-serve-community - CNA (30 Jun) – AI in mental health screening: System enables early detection of seniors who need help
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/ai-mental-health-screening-system-enables-early-detection-seniors-who-need-help-video-1924801#.YN0oXiSemac.whatsapp - The Straits Times (30 Jun) – New AI program could help screen seniors for depression and anxiety through video calls
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/new-ai-program-could-help-counsellors-accurately-screen-seniors-for-depression - Lianhe Zaobao (30 Jun) – 淡马锡基金会与狮子乐龄之友协会合作试验计划 以人工智能检测年长者心理健康
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/singapore/story20210630-1162777?fbclid=IwAR1_Oq47HJxE_4lclwASgMvpcD2-BajZsknDKXYE8VUBYc_QmLX0-lnDbXM - 8world News (30 Jun) – 淡马锡基金会同狮子乐龄之友协会合作利用人工智能 检测年长者心理健康
https://www.8world.com/singapore/senior-ai-mental-health-1513956 - TheStar (1 Jul) – New AI program could help screen SG seniors for depression and anxiety through video calls
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2021/07/01/new-ai-program-could-help-screen-sg-seniors-for-depression-and-anxiety-through-video-calls - The New Paper (8 Jul) – Bigger push to encourage seniors to get vaccinated: Health Minister
https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/bigger-push-encourage-seniors-get-vaccinated-health-minister - TODAY (8 Jul) – In tie-up with Lions Befrienders, Scoot cabin crew befriend and check in on needy seniors on non-flying days
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/tie-lions-befrienders-scoot-cabin-crew-befriend-and-check-needy-seniors-non-flying-days - Malay Mail (9 Jul) – In tie-up with Lions Befrienders, Scoot cabin crew befriend and check in on needy seniors on non-flying days
https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2021/07/09/in-tie-up-with-lions-befrienders-in-singapore-scoot-cabin-crew-befriend-and/1988505 - The Straits Times (19 Jul) – Singapore charities find creative ways to raise funds amid Covid-19
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/singapore-charities-find-creative-ways-to-raise-funds-amid-covid-19 - The Straits Times (21 Jul) – Engage more with seniors amid Covid-19: Social service agencies
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/engage-more-with-seniors-amid-covid-19-social-service-agencies - The Straits Times (8 Sep) – New initiative teaches S’pore seniors how to spot and avoid online scams https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-initiative-teaches-spore-seniors-how-to-spot-and-avoid-online-scams
- CNA (11 Sep) – New Lions Befrienders centre trains volunteers to better support seniors https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/new-lions-befrienders-centre-trains-volunteers-better-support-seniors-video-2171446
- The Straits Times (12 Sep) – From welfare to funeral services: Seniors in Singapore who live alone get help https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/from-welfare-to-funeral-services-seniors-in-singapore-who-live-alone-get-help
- 8world News (14 Sep) – First volunteer training centre that equips volunteers through virtual reality training to better understand and support seniors https://www.8world.com/singapore/lions-befrienders-training-centre-1589351
- 8world News (16 Sep) – Senior activity centres will not suspend activities completely despite nursing home cluster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vYDtpy4MQE
- CNA (16 Sep) – The Gender Balance: Caregiving services could help ease burden on sandwiched generation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx7GVYFdPjs
- MarketScreener (17 Sep) – Frasers Property: Inclusive Spaces inspires innovative senior-friendly urban ideas and intergenerational dialogue in the community https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/FRASERS-PROPERTY-LIMITED-16902978/news/Frasers-Property-Inclusive-Spaces-inspires-innovative-senior-friendly-urban-ideas-and-intergenerat-36450692/
- CNA (18 Sep) – Lions Befrienders x National Art Council Silver Arts Community Arts Residency – Food Memories Pop-up Exhibition
- Mothership (19 Sep) – Initiative beings young & old in S’pore together to reimagine urban spaces for themselves https://mothership.sg/2021/09/age-inclusive-spaces/
- The Straits Times (19 Sep) – Organisations serving the elderly cut down on physical interactions as Covid-19 cases rise https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/organisations-serving-the-elderly-cut-down-on-physical-interactions
- The Business Times (20 Sep) – Inspiring innovative senior-friendly urban ideas, dialogue between generations https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/inspiring-innovative-senior-friendly-urban-ideas-dialogue-between-generations
- Rice Media (23 Sep) – A Friend in Need: Battling Loneliness One Door at a Time https://www.ricemedia.co/a-friend-in-need/
- The Straits Times (29 Sep) – Nursing homes, day-care centres to conduct COVID-19 antigen rapid tests before visiting ban lifts https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/nursing-homes-day-care-centres-conduct-covid-19-antigen-rapid-tests-visiting-ban-lifts-video-2210951
- The Straits Times (9 Oct) – Seniors stuck at home, caught between loneliness and fear of Covid-19 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/seniors-stuck-at-home-caught-between-loneliness-and-fear-of-covid-19
- 8world News (10 Oct) – A new community mental wellness initiative is unveiled in Queenstown https://www.8world.com/singapore/safe-pod-queenstown-1612836
- The Straits Times (10 Oct) – Befrienders-on-wheels service rolls out in new mental wellness initiative in Queenstown https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/befrienders-on-wheels-rolls-out-in-new-mental-wellness-initiative-in-queenstown
- The Straits Times (11 Oct) – From ART kits to buying groceries online: Why seniors struggle with Covid-19 rules https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/from-art-kits-to-buying-groceries-online-why-seniors-struggle-with-covid-19-rules
- 8world News (15 Oct) – An elderly volunteer willingly listens to seniors share their thoughts https://www.8world.com/stories/frontline/elderly-volunteering-at-centers-1618446
- 8world News (20 Oct) – With fewer seniors leaving their homes, volunteers assist through acts of kindness https://www.8world.com/singapore/covid-19-senior-go-out-less-volunteer-help-them-1622756
- The Straits Times (8 Nov) – Seniors can limber up again as People’s Association resumes activities https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/seniors-can-limber-up-again-as-peoples-association-resumes-activities
- Community Chest Singapore (13 Nov) – Community Chest Christmas on a Great Street Light-Up Ceremony 2021 https://www.facebook.com/comchestsg/videos/833060780698951
- The Straits Times (18 Nov) – Tao Nan School celebrates 115th anniversary by launching innovation space https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/tao-nan-school-celebrates-115th-anniversary-by-launching-innovation
- 8world News (18 Nov) – Tao Nan School holds a 115th anniversary school celebration https://www.8world.com/singapore/taonan-school-115-anniversary-1649926
- CNA (25 Nov) – Eldercare providers take precautions as senior activities resume https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/eldercare-providers-take-precautions-senior-activities-resume-video-2338861
- Rotary Club of Singapore – VSC Hawker Centre Adoption Project https://www.rotary.org.sg/Stories/launch-of-the-vsc-hawker-centre-adoption-project
- Community Chest Singapore – SHARE as One Project https://www.comchest.gov.sg/Share-As-One/Read-More-About-How-SHARE-Impacts-Lives
- Decadance co – LB x NAC Silver Arts & Decadance Project: neighb.OURS https://www.decadanceco.org/neighbours
- The Business Times (1 Dec) – Transforming the act of regular giving into a sustained force for good https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/taking-heart/transforming-the-act-of-regular-giving-into-a-sustained-force-for-good
- The Straits Times (2 Dec) – The Esplanade partners Lions Befrienders to provide singing sessions for socially isolated seniors https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/esplanade-partners-lions-befrienders-to-provide-singing-sessions-for-socially
- Lianhe Zaobao (2 Dec) – Socially isolated singers sing out loud from home
- The Straits Times (12 Dec) – Volunteers in Clementi help seniors fight loneliness amid Covid-19 pandemic https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/volunteers-in-clementi-help-seniors-fight-loneliness-amid-covid-19-pandemic
- WAYD (17 Dec) – Singing to Keep Dementia at Bay https://whatareyoudoing.sg/singing-to-keep-dementia-at-bay/
- The Business Times (22 Dec) – Spreading kindness and smiles, one person at a time https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/taking-heart/spreading-kindness-and-smiles-one-person-at-a-time
- The Straits Times (27 Dec) – Showing their heart for seniors by sewing them new clothes for CNY https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/showing-their-heart-for-poor-seniors-by-sewing-them-new-clothes-for-cny
- The New Paper (27 Dec) – Showing their heart for seniors by sewing them new clothes for CNY https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/showing-their-heart-poor-seniors-sewing-them-new-clothes-cny?fbclid=IwAR3TgyfPHS6W9vRdcXy-d-Dkcn5nMttLFtfUEFMjLEeqYUrPga9eunfBkS
- Shin Min Daily News (6 Dec) – 25 volunteers lovingly sew New Year clothes for seniors
- Lianhe Zaobao (27 Dec) – Notes on distance and gathering: How do the elderly adapt to the new normal under the epidemic? https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20211227-1226697?ref=top-nav-news
- The Straits Times (29 Dec) – Man, 63, found dead in Toa Payoh flat after stench detected https://mcusercontent.com/147b87a2a128e3c7c7c0f526c/files/c3f4fd8f-926b-5d75-f1ad-3251d3e809ad/ST_Deaths_of_seniors_living_alone.pdf
- The Straits Times (29 Dec) – Lions Befrienders’ customised tablet helps charity keep tabs on seniors remotely https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/lions-befrienders-customised-tablet-helps-charity-keep-tabs-on-seniors-remotely?fbclid=IwAR3MKq1oaX4skNdUiaYcKiOqDuOczlHabHDmOD1RWnsewEKouA5xVRJgeB
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- 25 January 2020 – TODAY Online – Charities, Volunteers, Restaurants Help Seniors Usher in CNY
https://https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/charities-volunteers-and-restaurants-help-lonely-and-low-income-seniors-usher-chinese-new?fbclid=IwAR3mtvwo_7DpHVLFS1RDJ2YYLyp1NGJW4VrEYnmhq2aBBI46_qTGm8Rqmf4 - 27 January 2020 – Lianhe Zaobao – 乐龄学手作解闷又赚钱
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20200127-1024095?fbclid=IwAR1wRmj-_pECSNGzzbosPk_bj0Bml2Su-YuDz9U6baFyTQSsgps7DGU2-rU - 28 February 2020 – Lianhe Zaobao – 三年来近七成致命车祸 涉及乱过马路年长者
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200228-1032595 - 15 March 2020 – The Straits Times – Keeping Seniors Engaged with Group Activities on hold
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/coronavirus-outbreak-keeping-seniors-engaged-with-group-activities-on-hold - 16 March 2020 – TODAY Online – Now the Days Seem Longer
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/now-days-seem-longer-social-activities-halted-isolated-seniors-struggle-pass-time - 24 March 2020 – 8world News– 贫困老人买不到必需品 福利团体欢迎超市特定购物时段
https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/seniors-not-able-to-purchase-necessities-due-to-panic-buying-welfare-organisations-welcome-priority?fbclid=IwAR1fpXEQ3evaO7olWhT4qQ96MK7WkbXpt3DRYUUDGOGZGRs8zNamaOxBlM8 - 7 April 2020 – CNA – COVID-19: Ensuring the elderly don’t become isolated during the outbreak
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-loneliness-isolation-among-elderly-safe-distancing-12611158 - 20 April 2020 – Lianhe Zaobao – 独居长者的抗疫独白
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/singapore/story20200420-1046814 - 23 April 2020 – AsiaOne – Charity project wants to bring joy to socially isolated seniors with donated MP3 players
https://www.asiaone.com/digital/charity-project-wants-bring-joy-socially-isolated-seniors-donated-mp3-players - 26 April 2020 – The Sunday Times – A community coming together
https://www.dbs.com/livemore/inspirations/a-community-coming-together.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link_post&utm_campaign=covid19&dclid=CjgKEAjw4871BRCgzqDFsbaL1yISJACRxDixCA4XRp49amozlVOJuRPDn4QVseHaYQHQ-nsiL7TFiPD_BwE - 2 May 2020 – TODAY Online – The Big Read: Digitally estranged, seniors struggle with sense of displacement in pandemic-hit offline world
https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-digitally-estranged-seniors-struggle-sense-displacement-pandemic-hit-offline-world?fbclid=IwAR2BFkWLQJwGgA9ttBVXGbiaLEghAvHeH3Ox9A19-luvfPYxOt-Y0y6JTOk - 6 May 2020 – CNA – On The Red Dot: COVID-19: Alone. Together
https://www.mewatch.sg/en/series/on-the-red-dot-covid-19-alone-together/ep5/940718?fbclid=IwAR3xLPvBXPe5tCAdRJ7l7lwmlTaGEErdz7EkdokAN_Zedj5RaP8Z66CTHhY - 7 May 2020 – CNA – On The Red Dot Ep 5: It’s Not Easy Being Old
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/on-the-red-dot-fy2021/it-s-not-easy-being-old-12712430?fbclid=IwAR0uT-d9GjjIrbEP4OIyIcQSjk9vIUCf614J3bMvHBh_ue1q6Q0HCc9o7fg - 9 May 2020 – TODAY– Heroes Unmasked: Music and content loaded on MP3 players for seniors living alone to enjoy
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/heroes-unmasked-music-and-content-loaded-mp3-players-seniors-living-alone-enjoy - 16 May 2020 – The Straits Times – From Chromecast to Houseparty, some seniors embrace technology during the coronavirus
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/from-chromecast-to-houseparty-some-seniors-embrace-technology-during-the-coronavirus - 21 May 2020 – The Straits Times – Staff from senior activity centres allowed to visit vulnerable seniors
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/staff-from-senior-activity-centres-allowed-to-visit-vulnerable-seniors - 24 May 2020 – Lianhe Zaobao – 6月2日起逐步让年长者使用 乐龄活动中心“限时限人”开放单人活动
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200524-1055654 - 29 May 2020 – 8world News – 乐龄活动中心 下周二开放 每次最多只允许五人进入
https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/cv-senior-activity-prep-1147331 - 1 June 2020 – CNA938 – Senior activity centres resume individual activities as Singapore reopens https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/senior-activity-centres-resume-individual-activities-as-12793526
- 2 June 2020 – 8word News – 乐龄活动中心重开 长者参与一小时活动
https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/senior-activity-1151736 - 3 June 2020 – Lianhe Zaobao – 些乐龄中心开放 年长者可单独活动一小时
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200603-1058190 - 5 June 2020 – 8word News – 前线追踪 | 解封第一天 独居婆婆去哪儿这么开心?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOSpNEc8BhI&feature=youtu.be - 9 June 2020 – The Straits Times – Charities face new fund-raising reality amid pandemic
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/charities-face-new-fund-raising-reality-amid-pandemic
fbclid=IwAR2kOtFjBe2HR9ynQAffFRSGSFfAZu3BC0ujE1lVyyYEeyxIzdA1BUNAnC0 - 14 June 2020 – TODAY – Noting rise in attempted suicide cases, Lions Befrienders partners DBS to offer virtual support for seniors-at-risk
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/noting-rise-attempted-suicide-cases-lion-befrienders-partners-dbs-offer-virtual-support?fbclid=IwAR02C_oGBJFYucm4h4_nJLvRuV_Ctm8UOLIvSypFJIx1xA8woBHvFEZl7H8 - 14 June 2020 – 8world News – 为减少年长者孤独感 本地银行与社会服务团体推出虚拟交友计划
https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/senior-support-1162396 - 15 June 2020 – The Straits Times – DBS staff to befriend 1,000 seniors virtually to boost morale
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dbs-staff-to-befriend-1000-seniors-virtually-to-boost-morale?fbclid=IwAR3BA-2dCAL7GNoDLrUadJBOHFk4KF4fHjyDKVRcTRjNFXVFB2Hq57Yo58w - 15 June 2020; The Business Times– “DBS, Lions Befrienders launch Singapore’s largest-ever virtual befriending initiative” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/dbs-lions-befrienders-launch-singapores-largest-ever-virtual-befriending-initiative
- 18 June 2020 – The Straits Times – Volunteers tap technology to keep reaching out to the needy
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/volunteers-tap-technology-to-keep-reaching-out-to-the-needy?fbclid=IwAR1-V4USWIMdoA1b36GC_BC9tL2ZEjrk1UdlOKJdrLas1Wlc-uBlrcvM-oc - 20 June 2020 – The Straits Times – How to help seniors overcome tech phobia
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/how-to-help-seniors-overcome-tech-phobia - 14 July 2020; CNA938 – Singapore Stories with Eugene Loh
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1665609963597557 - 25 July 2020; The Straits Times– “Your doctor will see you now – online” https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/your-doctor-will-see-you-now-online
- 28 July 2020 – Zaobao – 病痛无阻行善心
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200728-1072467 - 9 August 2020 – The Straits Time & The Sunday Times – Caring for the Community – DBS Staff Keep Elderly Engaged
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/caring-for-the-community-1 - 20 August 2020 Straits Times; NCSS to hire up to 50 executives to manage volunteers at social service agencies
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ncss-to-hire-up-to-50-executives-to-manage-volunteers-at-social-service-agencies-here - 26 August 2020 Straits Times – Art on a digital platter
https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/art-for-seniors-on-a-digital-platter - 28 August 2020 Channel 8 News – 资媒局计划在明年3月之前 助10万名年长者掌握数码技能
https://www.8world.com/vodcasts/News/seniors-go-digital-activity-1234361 - 7 September 2020 CNA – Volunteer managers in social service agencies attract more volunteers, raise professionalism
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-volunteer-managers-in-social-service-agencies-attract-13087044 - 19 September 2020 – Channel 8 – 中央医院本月开始试行居家远程护理咨询服务
https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/online-clinical-service-1251221 - 18 October 2020 – Lianhe Zaobao 免费远程看诊降低年长者感染风险
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20201018-1093617 - 29 October 2020 – The Straits Times – Better management of volunteers needed in social sector, experts tell a panel discussion
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/better-management-of-volunteers-needed-in-social-sector-experts-tell-a-panel-discussion - 19 November 2020 – MediaOne – Top Volunteering Opportunities in Singapore https://mediaonemarketing.com.sg/top-volunteering-opportunities-singapore/
- 20 November 2020 – AsiaOne – 23 Top inspiring places to volunteer and give back in Singapore
https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/23-top-inspiring-places-volunteer-and-give-back-singapore - 23 November 2020 – TODAY – Digitally estranged, seniors struggle with sense of displacement in pandemic-hit offline world
https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/today20-big-read-digitally-estranged-seniors-struggle-sense-displacement-pandemic-hit - 30 November 2020 – The New Paper – Reaching out to the elderly who lives alone has its own challenges
https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/reaching-out-elderly-who-live-alone-has-its-challenges - 30 November 2020 – CNA News Tonight – LB partners Givepls and GovTech for contactless donation terminals
- 30 November 2020 – The Straits Times – Lions Befrienders and fintech film launch contactless donation terminals
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lions-befrienders-and-fintech-firm-launch-contactless-donation-terminals - 30 November 2020 – Suria – 3,000 terminal derma secara elektronik disediakan jelang Jun 2021
https://berita.mediacorp.sg/mobilem/singapura/3-000-terminal-derma-secara-elektronik-disediakan-jelang-jun/4542876.html - 9 December 2020 – The Straits Times – President Halimah Yacob honours top-performing girl guides and scouts
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/president-halimah-yacob-honours-top-performing-girl-guides-and-scouts - 13 December 2020 – The Straits Times – Lonely elderly deaths that go undetected uncommon in Singapore
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lonely-elderly-deaths-that-go-undetected-uncommon-in-singapore - 15 December 2020 – The Straits Times – Community Chest Awards honours firms, individuals for helping vulnerable groups
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community-chest-awards-honour-firms-individuals-for-helping-vulnerable-groups - 15 December 2020 – Lianhe Wanbao – 96.3好FM与吉宝电力邀公众捐助独居年长者
- 16 December 2020 – 96.3好FM – 关注独居老人
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=717545662202098&ref=watch_permalink - 17 December 2020 – The Straits Times – Seven receive Boys’ Brigade top award
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/seven-receive-boys-brigade-top-award - 21 December 2020 – Lianhe Zaobao – 乐龄中心关停学zoom找慰籍
- 22 December 2020 – CNA – Alexandra Hospital trials robot house calls for elderly
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/alexandra-hospital-trials-robot-house-calls-for-elderly-13825730 - 22 December 2020 – 8world News – 亚历山大医院利用机器人跟进独居体弱年长人士病情
https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/alexandra-hospital-1343826 - 22 December 2020 – Lianhe Wanbao – 机器人当医疗义工家纺病患帮助复建
- 22 December 2020 – Shinmin Daily – 年长人无需 车马劳顿机器人能家访看诊
- 24 December 2020 – Lianhe Zaobao – 机器人上门探访让年长者家中复诊
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20201224-1111093 - 24 December 2020 – The New Paper – Hospital trials virtual consults for housebound seniors using robots
https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/hospital-trials-virtual-consults-housebound-seniors-using-robots - 24 December 2020 – The Straits Times – Meet the healthcare robots who visit the seniors
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/meet-the-healthcare-robots-who-visit-the-seniors
2019
- 16 January 2019 – 8world News – 与机器狗游戏互动 减缓乐龄脑部退化
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj7B_QCTafk&fbclid=IwAR1oeiCqznPHazQJgo3AkSkSIXKAm32iTgkCCXxuuNBZqvLNK-l25B9bgrQ - 20 January 2019 – The Straits Times – Something to smile about
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/something-to-smile-about - 28 January 2019 – The Business Times– “Prudential gives back to the less-privileged at Chinese New Year celebrations
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/prudential-gives-back-to-the-less-privileged-at-chinese-new-year-celebrations - 24 Feburary 2019 – CNA– We’re passing them hope: The ITE student who found her purpose uplifting others
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/ite-student-elevate-digital-animation-volunteer-singapore-11282442 - 25 March 2019 – The Business Times – Making lives better together
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/making-lives-better-together - May 2019 – Channel 5 – Temasek Polytechnic Students Studying Gerontology to Organise Active Ageing Activities for the Elderly
- 27 May 2019 – Lianhe Zaobao– 淡马锡理工与建屋局合作 为东部和东北部年长者筹办社区活动
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20190527-959691 - 27 May 2019 – The Straits Times– Temasek Poly links up with HDB to boost active ageing activities
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/temasek-poly-links-up-with-hdb-to-boost-active-ageing-activities - 28 May 2019 – Lianhe Zaobao – 研究：有专职经理可吸引更多人当义工
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20190528-959955 - 28 May 2019 – The Straits Times – Hiring a manager can boost volunteer retention, study finds
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hiring-a-manager-can-boost-volunteer-retention-study-finds - 28 May 2019 – The New Paper– Managers key to increasing regular volunteer numbers
https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/managers-key-increasing-regular-volunteer-numbers - 18 July 2019 – 8world News– 研究：近一半小型公寓年长者 出现忧郁症症状
https://www.8world.com/news/singapore/article/older-adults-studio-apartment-depression-871306 - 18 July 2019 – 8world News– 晨光|快乐银发族：八旬老人义务照顾同龄人 热心传递温暖
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2bIxNb-EzA - 29 August 2019 – Berita Harian– Acara amal Maybank jaya kumpul $500,000
https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/acara-amal-maybank-jaya-kumpul-500000 - 30 August 2019 – The Business Times – Maybank raises over S$500,000 for charity
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/maybank-raises-over-s500000-for-charity - 20 September 2019 – WeChat – 新加坡狮子乐龄之友协会到访嘉庚故里
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/dlN9t7Z6CRKEk4CmK1FjhQ - 23 Septmber 2019 – Lianhe Zaobao – 商人花两年决定姑姑50万元遗产受益机构
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20190923-991217 - 2 October 2019 – The Straits Times – Range of groups giving targeted help to those who need it
https://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-in-print/range-of-groups-giving-targeted-help-to-those-who-need-it - 10 October 2019 – The Straits Times – SBS Transit bus drivers, volunteers help seniors move to the groove with new programme
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/seniors-move-to-the-groove-with-new-programme - 10 October 2019 – Lianhe Wanbao – 社区爱心活动吸引90岁阿嬷随音乐舞动
- 10 October 2019 – Shimin Daily News – 新捷运巴士车长与乐龄居民共舞
- 11 October 2019 – Lianhe Zaobao – 魔法关爱车”开入社区 让年长居民舞动起来
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20191011-996042 - 29 October 2019 – The Straits Times – Singapore’s caregiver extraordinaire
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapores-caregiver-extraordinaire - 31 October 2019 – The Straits Times – I don’t need anything else’: 83-year-old man who cares for poor elderly gratefully declines donations
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/i-dont-need-anything-else-83-year-old-man-who-cares-for-poor-elderly-gratefully-declines - December 2019 – Shinmin Daily News – Comfort Delgro Celebrates Christmas with the Seniors