Category Archives: seniors

Picture Books with Seniors

Posted on October 29, 2023 by pauseability

I am currently exploring how good picture books might be used with seniors. The artistry of images and wonderful storytelling, the possibility of both reminiscing and wild imagining together, all points to potential waiting to be tapped in picture books … Continue reading →

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The Heart Grows Fonder

Posted on October 24, 2021 by pauseability

Today, we remember my father’s birthday. He passed away last November. My dad was a quiet man and with very modest accomplishments. Growing up, I only can recall how he would cycle to work everyday, and not too sure exactly … Continue reading →

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GTools

Posted on March 20, 2021 by pauseability

Last weekend, I shared via Zoom about free and useful Google tools/apps. Here’s the edited video of that session sans the hands-on portion.

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Folklora

Posted on June 28, 2019 by pauseability

It was an afternoon of time travel with Jeffrey. The good folks at Folklora brought a small group of us to visit Jeffrey at his shop in Geylang Lor 24A. It was a most extraordinary place with stories and artefacts … Continue reading →

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Sharing at a Masters Class

Posted on March 12, 2019 by pauseability

Last night, I had the pleasure of sharing about the Happy Kopi project with an NTU Masters programme for Arts, Ageing and Well-being. It was a fun learning experience for all of us. Thank you Michael for arranging this.

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Silver Digital Talents

Posted on March 4, 2019 by pauseability

This has been a very hectic weekend and very meaningful too. To see the delight and the enthusiasm of the seniors at this event is really priceless. My hope is that the experience has sparked many creative journeys for them … Continue reading →

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Art with Seniors

Posted on September 9, 2018 by pauseability

These past few days have been a rather exciting time for talking more about the art residency from the end of last year. Being part of the Arts in Eldercare seminar this year with a display as well as as … Continue reading →

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Super Silver

Posted on August 21, 2018 by pauseability

Over the weekend, I was at the Silver IT Roadshow at Toa Payoh HDB Hub at the Silver Digital Creators Preview booth as well as sharing on the main stage. The preview ran throughout the whole day at 45-minute intervals. … Continue reading →

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Made a Pitch

Posted on April 21, 2018 by pauseability

The idea of a social enterprise is a company that does good as it’s core activity while sustaining it as a business. In Singapore, we have an agency that supports SEs called raiSE. Among other things, it runs an event … Continue reading →

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Sparks!

Posted on March 9, 2018 by pauseability

The wrap-up celebration of the pilot art residency at nursing homes – an exhibition at Raffles City which opened today. It was graced by President Halimah. I am glad to meet Aunty Joan, Aunty Kwan, Mercy and Laurice again. Aunty … Continue reading →

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