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Did you know that workplaces in Singapore have the highest incidences of age discrimination in the Asia-Pacific region? Dr Kanwaljit Soin says ageism is prejudice against our feared future self. And it compromises our quality of life in old age by affecting us mentally, emotionally and physically. In this article, Dr Soin shares solutions on how we can make our society more age-friendly.

Retirement is a good time to explore new interests and self-improvement.  WINGS Client Yip Pick Yu made the most of the time she had after her children were all grown up to pick up digital skills. She attended WINGS’ Digital Ties That Bind workshops to acquire digital skills such as hosting her own Zoom meetings, producing her legacy video, creating a family website and more. 

We happy to be part of her digital journey. Read Digital for Life’s post on Pick Yu’s experience and be inspired too!  

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) has given the assurance that it will work with organisations like the National Silver Academy to identify courses for seniors which will continue to be eligible for SkillsFuture Credits, even if they are non-certifiable.

Toh Swee Chin, Director of Public Engagement (SSG) said this in response to a letter published in The Straits Times on 16 Jul 2022. In that letter, Rachel Tan Wee Cho, a WINGS Client, had voiced concern over a recent government announcement that workers will no longer get SSG subsidies for non-certifiable courses in 2024.  She had highlighted how such courses provided by non-profit organisations like Society for WINGS keep the elderly engaged and occupied.

Thank you, Rachel, for making your voice heard! 

On behalf of our seniors, WIINGS thank you too, SSG, for your assurance! 

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) has given the assurance that it will work with organisations like the National Silver Academy to identify courses for seniors which will continue to be eligible for SkillsFuture Credits, even if they are non-certifiable.

Toh Swee Chin, Director of Public Engagement (SSG) said this in response to a letter published in The Straits Times on 16 Jul 2022. In that letter, Rachel Tan Wee Cho, a WINGS Client, had voiced concern over a recent government announcement that workers will no longer get SSG subsidies for non-certifiable courses in 2024.  She had highlighted how such courses provided by non-profit organisations like Society for WINGS keep the elderly engaged and occupied.

Thank you, Rachel, for making your voice heard! 

On behalf of our seniors, WIINGS thank you too, SSG, for your assurance! 

WINGS’ mission in enabling senior women to age well remains the same as it was when WINGS was set up 15 years ago.

Join Singapore One’s Cityjo Abby Lai as she speaks to WINGS’ Founding President, Dr Kanwaljit Soin, about WINGS’ mission. And join Abby’s tour around WINGS as she finds out how WINGS’ programmes have evolved to suit the needs of senior women of today. Watch more videos on SingaporeOne’s Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/SingaporeOne

“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/

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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“Upcycling is different from recycling. Upcycling is the process of transforming trash or unwanted items into products perceived to be of greater quality or of some artistic or environmental value.” says Rachel Tan Wee Cho, participant of Upcycling Bag workshop at WINGS

“It affects your whole being – that’s why it’s so frustrating. But the word menopause didn’t even occur to me.” says Jane Koh, Pilates Trainer at WINGS.

“Having roped in their friends, the Tans and four other volunteers crafted lesson plans and, along the way, roped in more volunteers from Society for Wings, a social service agency.”

“康盛医院目前与慈善团体雅乐妇女会 (WINGS) 合作开办陪月课程。自2009年开办课程的WINGS是本地提供陪月培训的业者之一，学费1550元的五天课程， 由竹脚妇幼医院和康盛医院的医生和护士教导如何为产妇和婴儿进行产后护理，准备健康营养的陪月餐，以及处理人际关系与沟通技巧。”

“IN celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, WINGS (Women’s Initiative for Ageing Successfully) organised an intergenerational lunch on Saturday to celebrate the lives of women who are over the age of 40…” 

伍琳爱说： “通过这次的参观，哈莉玛总统对雅乐妇女会的使命和活动有了更深的了解。我们非常感激哈莉玛总统不断鼓励乐龄女性保持生活·活跃。”

“The other, organised by the Women’s Initiative for Ageing Successfully (WINGS), targets women above 40 years old who are seeking nanny skills to assist their children who are expecting a new child, or to work as confinement nannies to supplement their family’s income.”

“Learning about song structure, voice projection and breathing techniques made me more confident about singing in public and I can better express myself through song.” says Madam Susan Teo, solo performer at 2018 Chingay Parade.

“For the Deepavali Open House, which drew 9,308 visitors, Mdm Halimah invited some members from active ageing non-profit organisation Society for Wings (Women’s Initiative for Ageing Successfully), who were guided around by students from Singapore Polytechnic.”

“哈莉玛指出，总统府拥有多个花园，是个美丽的地方，因此她希望让更多普通民众有机会进入总统府。 为此，她昨天特地邀请社会福利团体雅乐妇女会(Society for WINGS) 的19名成员前来，并由新加坡理工学院学生带领他们游览总统府园地。”