Living with Independence and Purpose
Conversation - Emi Kiyota
Ibasho founder Dr Emi Kiyota envisions a future where seniors enjoy a life of meaning and dignity—and make a difference in their communities.
Editorial Digital Issue 4
Editorial - Alvin Pang
In this issue of ETHOS Digital Edition, public sector veterans from around the world discuss the future of governance in the digital age. Also, our more experienced colleagues share quick tips on how to do better at work in a new feature: PRO TIP.
Promoting Active Ageing through Virtual & Augmented Reality
Opinion - Jung Younbo
A Nanyang Technological University team is developing simulation tools to help seniors learn important skills at their own pace.
Humanising Technology for Older Adults
Opinion - Tan Tai Kiat
Technology can be of profound benefit to seniors and their supporters—but it has to be adaptable to individual needs and contexts to be truly useful.
Positive Ageing: How Can We Make It Happen?
Opinion - Kalyani K. Mehta
Surveying current cross-sector efforts, a veteran gerontologist suggests ways to make Singapore an even more age-friendly city.
Reimagining Productive Longevity
Article - Kok Ping Soon
By increasing seniors’ productive capacity, strengthening the ecoysystem functional capacity and changing the social narrative, we can turn ageing from a societal liability to a productive asset for the nation.
Transforming Community Care in 2030
Article - Nadine Chia, Melissa Khoo
Singapore is developing a networked community care system to meet the changing and varied needs of senior in a rapidly ageing society.
Kampung Admiralty: Building for All Ages
Conversation - Yap Chin Beng
In an interview with ETHOS, Yap Chin Beng, Senior Advisor, HDB, shares his insights on building Singapore's first "Vertical Kampung".
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Age Is A Number
Conversation
"I enjoy a quality of life that is not burdening myself, not burdening my family, not burdening society, and by extension, not burdening the nation. In fact, I’m contributing. I would like to have this dream job as long as possible." — John Franklin Siregar
Editorial Issue 20
Editorial - Alvin Pang
Our elders are not the problem, nor should they be passive recipients of society’s largesse. How can we ensure seniors remain involved, empowered and active?