We all age. So who says we have to do it alone?
Ageing can be physically, financially and psychologically tumultuous. While some of us age with families, others age on our own—and the experience can be isolating, as friends drift away and our bodies grow frailer.
With the social stigma sur...
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Written by Lim Ziqian, AWARE intern
Photographs by Megan Tan, AWARE intern
Being away from your child in order to provide for him. Seek...
This post was originally published on TODAY on 15 May 2019.
by Shailey Hingorani, Head of Research and Advocacy, AWARE
On Mother’s Day last Sunday (May 12), many Singaporeans took their mums out for meals and showered them with messages of love and gratitude — fitting tributes to t...
If it is true that Singapore’s greatest asset is its people, why is it then that Singaporean women in their prime are demoted at a higher rate than their male counterparts, with accompanying salary reduction?
It so happens that the majority of Singaporean women in their pr...
Back by popular demand! If you missed last month's talk on caregivers and their legal options, or you'd like to build upon your knowledge about wills and living wills, then this event is for you.
On 15 May, AWARE is hosting a free talk on the legal aspects of caregiving for an elderly person....
Written by Regalla Sharmistha, AWARE intern
Fifty-four members attended AWARE’s 34th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 27 April 2019.
Typical of a non-election year, the meeting—chaired by AWARE President Margaret (Margie) Thomas—focused on AWARE’s achievements in the past year,...
You are a Singaporean who has been presented with a great career opportunity in Australia. You decide to take it—though it means leaving your ageing parents behind at home. Yet as your parents grow frailer, and their care needs increase, how will you make sure they are sufficiently looked after ...
Navigating the rights and legalities that come with caregiving for an older person can be overwhelming. Yet careful planning for the future can make a huge difference, both practically and psychologically, for yourself and your care recipient.
On 20 April, AWARE is holding a free workshop on th...
by Yashaswini Arvind Rao, AWARE intern
From 28 February to 6 March 2019, a team of interns from AWARE visited Parliament to follow the 2019 Committee of Supply (CoS) debates.
The CoS debates occur after the National Budget is announced. They comprise an examination into each ministry’s ...
