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Courses And Workshops To Support Seniors

by | Aug 4, 2024 | Caregivers Support, Caregiving, Community, Resources

Update on 25 July 2024

As one approaches their silver years, one would likely choose to age gracefully with dignity and stay as healthy as possible. However, we know for a fact that that might not always be the case. Thankfully, there are opportunities around which supports seniors and allows seniors to make the best out of their silver years. From courses which offer tips on how to manage one’s medical conditions to activities organised specially for seniors to interact with other seniors, there are a plethora of courses and workshops to help seniors make the best out of their silver years.

Here, we shortlist some upcoming courses and workshops that are catered towards supporting seniors in their silver years:

 

Date Event Location About this event
Multiple dates available from Aug – Nov’24 Brahm Centre Mindfulness Series Multiple locations based on course selection Mindfulness can reduce stress, improve your mental health and enhance your wellbeing.

Suitable for seniors who have little or no knowledge of mindfulness and wish to learn how to apply it in their daily lives.

Multiple dates available from Aug – Oct’24 Brahm Centre Art Series Multiple locations based on course selection Seniors can choose from a variety of art courses such as water colour painting, pencil sketching, acrylic painting and even chinese brush painting courses.
Multiple dates available on website The National Silver Academy (NSA) Retirement – Are You Financially Ready? Contact provider here enquiry@ccs.org.sg to enquire Attend this hands-on course (available in both English and Mandarin) to:

  1.   Do a stock take of your assets and liabilities.
  2.   Do a projection of your retirement income and expenses.
  3.   Familiarise yourself with key government schemes such as CPF LIFE, MediShield Life, CareShield Life and HDB monetisation schemes.

Net course fee payable: $46.40 (inclusive of GST and after NSA subsidy) Applicable for Singaporean and PR, aged 50 and above.

10/08/24 Echoes in the Rainforest: The Frogs of Singapore and the Region 100 Victoria Street National Library Board Singapore, 188064 For seniors interested in nature, this course discusses the incredible diversity of frog species in the region, with a particular focus on the unique and endangered species of Singapore. 

Course delves into the ecological roles frogs play, the threats they face, and the conservation efforts underway to protect these vital amphibians.

20/08/24 Importance of Estate Planning | Financial Wellness Bishan Public Library – Level 2, Programme Zone

5 Bishan Place #01-01 Singapore, 579841

Understand the purpose, importance, considerations and ways of distributing your assets according to your wishes in this workshop. 

The speaker will also share on distribution in accordance to the Intestate Succession Act as well as how you can plan ahead with the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).

07/10/2024 7 Habits of Happpy Retirees (How to retire Happy) Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06, Singapore 179098 This course equips learners with a holistic understanding of components for an engaged and meaningful life after retirement: Having adequate finances, physical health, purpose, people and a positive mindset to take action.

$12.60 NSA fee for Singaporean/PR age 50 and above,  $63 pp for all others

27/08/24 Be an Instagrammer Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06, Singapore 179098 Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to use Instagram to engage and connect with their loved ones for day-to-day communication.

Participants will be able to customise their Instagram profile, as well as create, like and comment on an Instagram post. Participants will also be able to create Instagram stories, and watch Instagram live.

11/09/24

18/09/24

25/09/24

02/10/24

Active Ageing Series: Be Creative Physics Academy

150 Changi Road, Guthrie Building, #02-02 Singapore 419973

What you will learn:

To be able to focus on good memories of your likes andinterests of activities.

To be able to engage socially with the sharing of yourmemories and activities with the other peers. This will positively impact the overall quality of life.

S$240 before GST

17/09/2024 Brain Gym For Mental Fitness Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06, Singapore 179098 Seniors can expect to learn a set of physical movements aimed at helping seniors learn faster and more easily.

The coordination of mental & physical stimulation can benefit seniors in improving mental agility, physical coordination and general well-being.

$28.00 pp NSA fee for Singaporean/PR age 50+, $140.00 pp for all others

 

Conclusion

With a myriad of courses and events available, we hope you find something that may be beneficial or something that is to your interest.

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