by Growing Needs | Jan 21, 2024 | Digital & Technology, Services
YouTube can be a great form of entertainment for anyone of any age and is a great way to not only relax but also learn new things. For seniors who spend the majority of their time at home, watching YouTube could be a great form of entertainment to listen to one’s favourite songs and watch movies.
By watching YouTube videos, watching the news or simply looking to pick up a skill from watching YouTube, it can help delay the process of cognitive decline as it keeps the mind active. There’s bound to be something for everyone and we hope you find something that interests you!
Cooking – The Meat Men
To inspire your next cooking adventure, check out The Meat Men, a YouTube channel with easy-to-follow recipes! The Meatmen is the perfect channel for anyone who is excited by food, cooking and eating. Many of their recipe videos feature Singaporean and Asian food such as chicken rice in a rice cooker, one pot mutton curry and even the KL Hokkien Mee. They drop weekly recipe ideas on their channel and website so what are you waiting for! Subscribe now!
Cooking – Spice N’ Pans
Helmed by Jamie and Roland from Singapore, Roland is often the one cooking on camera whilst Jamie works behind the scenes filming, editing, and doing everything else. They specialise in Singapore-influenced Chinese cuisine, such as the Teochew Crispy Prawn Rolls (Hei Zho) and even the fish soup we eat at hawker centres (all made from your home kitchen).
Do check out their website which details down the recipes and stories behind each dish and recreate these yummy dishes from the comfort of your homes.
Healthy Diets – Nutrition Villa
In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, many individuals are becoming more intentional about the food they eat, ensuring that they are having a healthy diet. Nutrition Villa gives their take and aims to educate their subscribers about various topics such as which are the low sugar vegetables, fruits richest in Vitamin B complex and even herbs that can slow down ageing! While you’re at it, check out our food and nutrition articles on superfoods, red meat that is actually good for your body and the wonders of kale and peas!
Our Grandfather Story (OGS)
OGS brings everyday stories of people around us from different walks of lives to a broader audience through their YouTube videos. To discover what it truly means to be human – hearing the passion, dreams and insecurities reflected in the stories
This is a great channel for seniors to reminisce and connect with stories which reflect genuine experiences and candid perspectives.
CNA Insider
Channel News Asia (CNA) Insider is no stranger to many, featuring people, culture, investigative journalism and gives deeper insights into issues affecting Singapore and Asia.
On the Red Dot series features videos such as Don Don Donki & Decathlon: What You Didn’t Know About Megastores and has multiple videos catered for seniors such as Am I Too Old To Start Investing? How To Catch Up. So do be sure to check these out!
ActiveSG Masters Club
For those who are looking for easy to follow fitness videos, this YouTube channel might just be the one you’re looking for. The channel aims to help seniors build strength, improve aerobic fitness, mobility and even cognitive function through their easy to follow videos.
The Get Active! First Light Masters & Seniors Fitness video series has fitness content such as Home Pillow Fun Basic Functional Fitness and Head-to-Toe Stretching to name a few.
With the spirit of promoting an active lifestyle, they also have a Learn How to Go Digital Series on how to use online networking platforms such as Zoom, YouTube and Whatsapp. The short 5 minute videos are perfect for older persons to start learning. Mandarin options are also available.
We hope that you find something that suits you and perhaps pick up a skill and learn a thing or two from watching these YouTube videos. Do keep in mind that it is key to always listen to your doctor’s advice before trying out new diets and new exercise regimens. Else, just remember to have fun!
Growing Needs grew out of our own encounters with caring for our aging parents and reflecting on the Growing Needs that we ourselves would face as we advance in years. We hope to build a community that will learn, share and contribute towards caring for the growing needs of our loved ones.
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