In an act of goodwill and community service, a durian stall in Singapore, Famous Durian, recently held a sizable giveaway of the beloved fruit for senior citizens. The event drew a crowd of over 500 individuals, some of whom waited patiently for more than…
Around 300,000 seniors from Singapore’s “Pioneer Generation” will soon receive government top-ups ranging from SGD 300 to SGD 1,200 (approximately US$234 to US$937) this July, in recognition of their significant contributions during the nation’s early years.…
In the past three years, South Korea has seen a significant 30% increase in expenditures on pet care services and products. The most noteworthy growth is seen amongst consumers who are 60 years of age or older, a new report reveals. Analysis of Pet Spending…
Alexa Together is the new subscription-based service for elders launched by Amazon. It’s an upgrade to the existing Care Hub service and it costs $19.99 per month or $199 per year. Besides the basic features offered by Alexa Care Hub, the new service provides…
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