By Priscilla Goy, The Sunday Times, 4 Oct 2015
To recognise "senior pioneers", 21 centenarians in the Marine Parade ward will be honoured with a hongbao of at least $100 and a hamper. There are also plans for the ward to do something similar for about 300 people aged 90 to 99.
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who is also adviser to Marine Parade grassroots organisations, revealed this yesterday. At the launch of the month-long celebrations to mark the International Day of Older Persons, Mr Goh said: "This year is SG50, so I'd like to end the year by celebrating 'older and older' people in the neighbourhood."
Mr Goh said the Pioneer Generation Office helped to identify Marine Parade residents aged 90 and above.
"This gives us the chance to check if these people are still around and, if they are, we must honour them for their past services and try to find out their secrets for living so long."
To recognise "senior pioneers", 21 centenarians in the Marine Parade ward will be honoured with a hongbao of at least $100 and a hamper. There are also plans for the ward to do something similar for about 300 people aged 90 to 99.
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who is also adviser to Marine Parade grassroots organisations, revealed this yesterday. At the launch of the month-long celebrations to mark the International Day of Older Persons, Mr Goh said: "This year is SG50, so I'd like to end the year by celebrating 'older and older' people in the neighbourhood."
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Mr Goh said the Pioneer Generation Office helped to identify Marine Parade residents aged 90 and above.
"This gives us the chance to check if these people are still around and, if they are, we must honour them for their past services and try to find out their secrets for living so long."
The project was started about two weeks ago, and a few centenarians have received their gifts.
The International Day of Older Persons is observed on Oct 1 to recognise the contributions of the elderly to society. At the launch event yesterday, Mr Goh encouraged seniors to have a goal in life, stay healthy and build good relationships.
The International Day of Older Persons is observed on Oct 1 to recognise the contributions of the elderly to society. At the launch event yesterday, Mr Goh encouraged seniors to have a goal in life, stay healthy and build good relationships.
Yesterday, the National Council of Social Service also launched a handbook to dispel common myths about seniors. It offers tips on how to better communicate with them. About 15,000 copies will be distributed to the community, and it can be found at www.ncss.org.sg
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