{
  "id": 11406957,
  "title": "More than 16,000 seniors to benefit from new active ageing framework",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/more-than-16-000-seniors-to-benefit-from-new-active-ageing-framework",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-02T09:35:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/active-ageing-framework-methodist-welfare-services-16000-seniors-6426406"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than 16,000 senior citizens in Singapore will have access to a new active ageing framework, called Harmony, by Methodist Welfare Services (MWS). The initiative aims to keep seniors socially connected and engaged in various activities at the charity's seven Active Ageing Centres. Dr Raymond Leong, MWS' group director of healthcare services, stated that the framework focuses on social connectedness, physical activity, cognition, and senior empowerment. It was co-developed with seniors and staff, and includes three signature programs: adapted sports, social gatherings, and activities for older men who may be socially isolated. MWS' Sims Place centre, for instance, features a Men-Only Happy Hour where male seniors can chat, play games, and exercise. The adaptive sports program modifies activities to accommodate seniors with different physical abilities. MWS held its inaugural Senior Olympics Day at Fernvale Community Club, where about 280 participants tried activities such as bocce bowls, seated volleyball, bean bag toss, and drone soccer. The framework also includes a program called Ling Ling Time, which runs monthly activities at MWS' Sims Place and Kebun Baru centres, including exercise, cognitive games, and communal meals. Senior volunteers help plan and run these activities. Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Ng Chee Meng highlighted the importance of supporting the aging population, emphasizing that such activities not only encourage seniors to stay active but also help them form friendships with people from different parts of Singapore.",
  "summary": "The initiative will guide programmes across Methodist Welfare Services’ seven Active Ageing Centres, with a focus on keeping seniors socially connected.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "More than 16,000 seniors to benefit from new active ageing framework",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/more-than-16-000-seniors-to-benefit-from-new-active-ageing-framework-11410333",
        "published": "2026-10-02T09:35:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}