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Two new courses at Residential College 4 tackle ageism through co-creation of intergenerational bonding activities (NUSNews, 17 April 2024)

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The challenge of creating and pitching the curriculum (UTC2732 ‘Rethinking Ageing: Potential for Integration’ and UTC2733 ‘Rethinking Age: Potential for Connection’) to three different generations in two-hour sessions over 12 weeks was not lost on course facilitator Dr Lynette Tan. “At NUS we are taught to be reflective teachers. This particular practice was something that […]

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Made for men: All-male music, outing groups draw more retired men to take part and make friends (The Straits Times, Dec 24 2023)

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Estheritar is an all-male guitar interest group started by Esther AAC. The group, which was set up in November 2022 to engage older men, now has eight of them, including one who plays the harmonica. “These classes not only offer opportunities for men to learn music but also provide a chance to socialise, enjoy food

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The problem with being alone: Social isolation, loneliness biggest enemy for seniors in S’pore (The Straits Times, 5 Dec 2023)

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Prof Thang Leng Leng, PCS Vice Chairman, shared with the Straits Times article, ‘The problem with being alone: Social isolation, loneliness biggest enemy for seniors in S’pore’ that “there should be more support for ageing in place, with community-based care and support services within walking distance of a person’s home.” Read more:https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/all-the-lonely-people-tackling-social-isolation-among-older-singaporeans

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