Hearing: 22 Sept (Wed), 3 pm ($5)

Are you experiencing some signs of Hearing Loss or is someone in the family or friend encountering similar problems?

In this talk, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of hearing loss and related hearing loss issue.

The talk will cover:

• How we hear, functions of the ear
• Hearing and the ageing process
• Causes and symptoms of hearing loss
• Detection/Assessment of hearing
• Hearing solutions and hearing aid developments
• How to protect our hearing

*Free hearing screening for all participants

Facilitator:

Steffen Rose, Head Audiologist and Hearing Aid Acoustician

Alzheimer's Disease: 23 Sept (Thurs), 2 pm ($8)

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest task.

In most people with Alzheimer's symptoms first appear after age 60.  Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease can have high physical, emotional, and financial costs.  Becoming well-informed about the disease is one important long-term coping strategy.

Join Joyce Fernandez from Alzheimer's Disease Association and a caregiver herself, to learn more.

Shoulder Massage: 24 Sept (Fri), 2 pm ($8)

A shoulder massage is one of the best possible methods of curing pain in the shoulders.  It not only helps in pain relief, but also restores complete motion in the affected shoulder.

Shoulder massage provides deep relaxation to the stressed shoulder muscles, stimulates the flow of blood, and improves the functioning of the lymph system.

Shoulder massage is a natural analgesic because it stimulates the release of endorphins.  In addition, it is an excellant stress buster and can make you feel relaxed and recharged.

Learn shoulder massage techniques in an interactive session with Stella Goo, Wellness consultant.

Chair Yoga (Mandarin): 29 Sept (Wed), 2 pm ($2 donation)

Chair yoga is a great for all ages but especially helpful for you as an older person.  If you are recovering from injury or illness, Chair yoga is the perfect solution to keeping those joints and muscles moving in a gentle way.

It will maintain, stretch and strengthen your body as you recover.  If you have a disability, doing simple yoga stretches from a seated position will help you maintain the best condition possible.

All you need is a simple straight back chair (kitchen chairs are well suited or even a folding chair will do) .  The chair is not only used fo the seated exercises but also serves as support for many of the standing yoga postures as well.

Join Elaine Soh for a chair yoga session *Not to be mised if you have never tried chair yoga!*

Sudoku: Every Tue ($15 for 3 months)

Are you turning on the TV instead of sitting down to a sesion of Sudoku?  Chinese researchers assessed the congnitive abilities of more than 5,000 people aged 55-plus over a period of five years and found that watching TV increased cognitive impairment.

A simple game of sudoku could trigger the activation of "survival genes" in your brain, making cells live longer and helping to fight disease.

According to another survey conducted at the University of Edinburgh, unused genes in brain cells are activated during stimulation such as when completing Sudoku puzzles.

Join WINGS Sodoku sessions every Tuesday afternoon and exercise your brain cells with Lily Kow and Catherine Loo.

Did you know that being a loner isn't just bad for you-it can KILL YOU! Social ties can boost health and even greater longevity!

According to a new study in the journal PLoS Medicine, being a loner isn't just bad for you-- it can kill you.  Strong social connections to friends, family, co-workers and your community, on the other hand, can increase your life expectancy by 50 per cent.

According to the authors, Julianne Holt-Lunstad and Timothy Smith, psychology professors at Brigham Young University, social ties can boost health by adding support, comfort and meaning to your life.

Expand your social ties at WINGS, a friendly and safe female environment conveniently located at Bishan Office Tower, #06-05

Membership is $10 per annum and you get to attend programmes at special rates.

Bring along your mum, grandma, friend and join us for our activities.  Get to know more people aged 40 and above.

If you need more information:

Call: 6250-1012

Email: info@wings.sg

Website: www.wings.sg

BOND workshops

For new, innovative ways to kick-start a meaningful relationship with your grandchildren, join us at these Free workshops:

5 Sept (Sun)

2 pm - 3.30 pm

Venue: Toa Payoh Public Library Multi-purpose Room, Level 2

7 Sept (Tues)

2 pm - 3.30 pm

Venue: Geylang East Public Library, Children's Activity Room, Level 1

Confinement Nanny Training Programme

The WINGS-KKH Hospital Confinement Nanny Training Programme aims to equip older women with the most up-todate knowledge and practical skills to work as confinement nannies or serve as competent nannies to their own families.  This is a 5-day course conducted in English.

Date:           28, 29 Oct, 1-3 Nov 2010

Time:           9 am - 5 pm

Venue:         WINGS, 9 Bishan Place, Junction 8 Office Tower, #06-05

Course Fee:   $1,200 nett

Certificate:    Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a

                   WINGS-KKH certificate

Course Outline

A. Complete baby care

B.  Breastfeeding techniques

C.  Healthy Confinement Food Cooking

• Prepare 20 common confinement meals and menu planning
• Use of Chinese herbs in confinement cooking
• Effective time management for a confinement nanny

D.  Caring for yourself as a confinement nanny

E.  Insights into a confinement nanny career

Pre-requisites:

• Women 40 years and older
• Singaporean/Singapore PR
• Basic cooking skills
• Enroll as a WINGS member (WINGS membership is $10 per year)

Registration closes: Thurs 30 Sept 2010

To register, contact May Tan at Tel: 6250 1012 or email: may@wings.sg

Feedback from participant

Ang Mee Ing, homemaker, enrolled with her daughter's support in the WINGS-KKH Confinement Nanny Training.  With the training in post-natal care of mothers and babies covering baby care, breastfeeding techniques, and healthy confinement cooking, Mee Ing says, "I am glad I can help my daughter and spend time with my grandson.  In future, I want to use this skill in child care, if not as a confinement nanny."

Check Your Health Today!

Date: Wed 6, 13 Oct &/or 10 Nov 2010

Time: 8.30 am - 11.30 am 

Venue: WINGS, Junction 8 Office Tower #06-05 S(579837) 

Price: $15 (WINGS members)* 

*strictly non-refundable 

Please fast for at least 8 hours before you attend the Health Screening Exercise 

Register and make payment by the payment deadline at WINGS Office to confirm your interest.  You may send a cheque made payable to "Society for WINGS" FOR $15-00 if you're unable to come down personally to our office. 

Health Screening dates                                                               Payment deadline 

6 Oct 2010                                                                                     20 Sept 2010

13 Oct 2010                                                                                   27 Sept 2010

10 Nov 2010                                                                                   25 Oct 2010

*We require at least 50 pax sign-up for each date  

* Efficient: Complete a proper basic Health screening in just 15 minutes