Discover the Joy of Learning

Stimulate the mind and pick up new skills and knowledge to widen interests and enjoy new hobbies.

Kindly note that all listings indicate minimum mobility status (e.g. an activity suitable for someone who is bedbound will also be suitable for a wheelchair user).

Seeking activity ideas? Check out this link to explore activity toolkits produced by AIC!

For a compilation of resources (including activity booklets) to support persons living with dementia and their caregivers, please visit this page.

Activities and Workshops

Time of Your Life Programmes

The joy of learning and reading continues even as you reach 50 years and older. Under the Time of Your Life series, the National Library Board brings a variety of talks, workshops and activities that caters to the learning needs of those in this age group while providing a safe and friendly environment for them to discover new interests and passions! From Digital to Careers to Sustainability to Wellness and the Arts, participants can choose from a wide selection of programmes that are held in-person at the Public Libraries or online via Zoom.

Target Audience: Public (Seniors) and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (i.e. not able to walk/minimal walking) for onsite programmes, and Seniors who are bed bound for online programmes
Language: English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil

Find out more here.

Photo credit: National Library Board

   
Toolkits and Resources

Time of Your Life: Good Reads for the 50 Plus

The “Time of Your Life: Good Reads for the 50 Plus” magazine, published by the National Library Board (NLB), is a dedicated publication for those aged 50 and above. It features articles and book reviews that covers topics such as Digital, Careers, Sustainability, Arts & Wellness. Hardcopies are available for free at the NLB’s Public Libraries (while stocks last).

Target Audience: Public (Seniors) and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil

Find out more here.

Photo credit: National Library Board

   
Videos and Podcasts

Lasting Power of Attorney

Implemented not only to safeguard our personal interests but also those of our loved ones, the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) becomes crucial in scenarios where individuals may no longer possess the mental capacity to make decisions. Tune in to Mr. Alex Teo’s insightful discussion on Vintage Radio’s podcast as he elucidates the significance of LPAs and underscores the importance of protecting the interests of both yourself and your loved ones through this legal instrument.

Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil

Find out more below:

Photo credit: VintageRadioSG

Let’s Get Cooking

Let’s Get Cooking is a collection of 9 videos by Yishun Health which is designed to support individuals in making health and nutrition a priority.

Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (i.e. not able to walk/minimal walking)
Language: English

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Yishun Health

 
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AIC Activity Repository

This page was created to provide a one-stop site for seniors, healthcare staff, volunteers and caregivers to discover a wide range of activities and resources that can be enjoyed by seniors with limited mobility.

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