Insights - WINGS

2021

The Straits Times article: Ending ageism - the prejudice against one's future self (30 Sep 2021)

“Ageism exists because of fear and denial that we will become the other person – the other older person – and we do not want to be old because we have been bombarded with negative messages that getting old means going downhill both physically and cognitively.” says Dr Kanwaljit Soin. This article was first published in The Straits Times. For latest news and information, go to https://www.straitstimes.com/

More equal workplace opportunities, more caregiver support and increased protection for women, both physically and online. Prime Minister Hsien Loong said these are three broad areas in which Government policies and programmes can help level the playing field for women.

Launch of the Geragogy Guidelines

The Council for Third Age (C3A) and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) have launched a set of guidelines aimed at producing an effective learning environment for seniors. The Geragogy Guidelines include teaching methods like peer learning which senior learners relate better to. Society for WINGS attended the launch on 12 March 2021 and we encourage our trainers to incorporate the guidelines when conducting courses offered at WINGS. A copy of the guidelines can be downloaded from www.c3a.org.sg

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The Straits Times article: Change caregiving attitudes to close gender pay gap (1 Mar 2020)

"The responsibility of caring for children or older parents and relatives should be shared by both men and women equally." says Dr Kanwaljit Soin

The Straits Times article: Living Well: It matters that men and women age differently (25 Nov 2019)

"Be aware of gender differences when crafting policies, so as to create a caring, inclusive society." says Dr Kanwaljit Soin

"Nature provides the body with the ability to replace old cells with new ones and this renewal process continues throughout life." says Dr Kanwaljit Soin

"However, not all is lost in older age. In the case of muscles, even though they weaken, they still respond to exercise." says Dr Kanwaljit Soin

"Let me enumerate some good reasons why longevity and population ageing have to be celebrated." says Dr Kanwaljit Soin

Living Well: The silver lining in ageing

Living Well: Benefits of marriage

Living Well: Sex, sexuality and seniors

Living Well: Long marriages are good for health

Pudgy dads and grannies who care

Living Well: Osteoporosis-the silent thief

Living Well: Retirement age should be more flexible and meaningful

Strengthening intergenerational relationships amid societal changes

Simple secrets for healthy ageing

Ageing Well, My Way

Encyclopaedic information on growing old

Political Agenda — Singapore’s Gloriously Ageing Population

ARE WE HAPPIER IN OLD AGE?

Silver Shades of Grey: Memos for Active Ageing in the 21st Century

Call to relook limit of working age amid new reality of ageing

Silver shades of life

An extraordinary woman

Understanding the Quality of Life of Seniors

Old, female and alone in S'pore