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The maid allegedly throttled the old woman's neck before shoving her onto the sofa.
Singapore

Maid caught on CCTV manhandling couple in their 90s

Relatives and friends attending the wake of an elderly couple who died at home together, at a funeral parlour in Sin Ming Drive, on Jan 6.
Singapore

Elderly couple found dead together in their Jurong flat

The money will go to seniors living in Singapore who do not own more than one property.
Singapore

850,000 S'poreans to get cash under Assurance Package Seniors’ Bonus

Mr Lam Shaw Ying, 88, a retired school supplier, playing carrom at the Good Old Place in Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok on Jan 7.
Singapore

Residents of first assisted-living flats in Bukit Batok find companionship

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, who was at the Singapore Buddhist Lodge to officially open its Donor Plaque Pavilion, distributing hongbao to beneficiaries on Jan 11.
Singapore

Singapore Buddhist Lodge to distribute $1.3m in hongbao

The 83 deaths linked to Covid-19 so far in 2024 is much lower than the 317 deaths in 2023 and the 860 in 2022.
Singapore

Seniors account for 78 of 83 Covid-19 deaths in 2024

Dr Amy Khor serving seniors their drinks during the launch.
Singapore

New initiative to get seniors mingling over 70c kopi or teh

The app is designed with consideration for seniors who may have visual impairments, motor coordination problems and memory deterioration.
Singapore

Our Kampung app helps seniors stay socially engaged

Protection lasts at least seven years, and possibly longer, as the vaccine is relatively new.
Singapore

No subsidy for shingles vaccine which can cost $720-$950

    Protection lasts at least seven years, and possibly longer, as the vaccine is relatively new.
    Singapore

    No subsidy for shingles vaccine which can cost $720-$950

    NYP student Gloria Chua (left) repainting a rental flat in Ang Mo Kio as part of Project Rejuven-Aid on Nov 3.
    Singapore

    NYP launches $10m fund for sustainability projects

    Retired secretary Doris Yam doing a hand grip test under the supervision of Ms Doreen Chan, a senior care coordinator at NHG polyclinics.
    Singapore

    More seniors aged 65 and older to get help to combat frailty