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Fading out: What it takes to save S’pore’s wet markets
HASS Associate Professor Lyle Fearnley shares his expert opinion in this Straits Times article exploring Singapore’s wet markets and what it would take to save them.
Walking Helps You Forget, Moving Helps You Refresh
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on finding calm through walking and renewal through movement, featured on Shin Min Daily News.
Being financially savvy makes ageing less worrying
Professor Yow Wei Quin, Head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), writes about being financially savvy and ageing.
The Satisfaction Paradox
Professor Yow Wei Quin, Head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), writes about seniors experiencing the satisfaction paradox.
Birthday, a new beginning
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on birthdays and how it affects different people.
Want to be healthy? Start singing!
Professor Yow Wei Quin continues her commentary on how singing can help improve mental well-being, boost cognitive function, and promote social connections among the elderly.
Want to be healthy? Start singing!
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s commentary on how singing can help improve mental well-being, boost cognitive function, and promote social connections among the elderly.
SingHealth signs MOU with two universities to develop white paper on population health
Singapore Health Services Group collaborates with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to develop a white paper on population health to help seniors improve their quality of life and maintain physical and mental health.
A Chance Encounter on an Airplane
A while ago, I met an elderly lady on a plane — a vibrant and energetic grandmother. The flight attendant gently held her hand and slowly guided her to the empty seat next to me, kindly reassuring her that once we landed, staff would assist her in disembarking, collecting her luggage, and helping her through customs. I noticed she was traveling alone, so I struck up a conversation with her. She told me that she was nearly 90 years old but still often flew alone for 3.5 hours to visit her children who lived abroad. I was deeply impressed by her independence and strong will.
Professor Yow Wei Quin’s Commentary on Resilience During the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, symbolises reunion and embodies hopes for family togetherness, harmony, and happiness. Many believe that older adults are more susceptible to sadness during this time, as celebratory activities can evoke memories of lost loved ones and intensify feelings of loneliness. Even when surrounded by family, seniors may feel isolated due to the remembrance of deceased friends and relatives. With retirement or transitions to more dependent living situations, their social circles often shrink, further increasing feelings of loneliness.
