Living in Blue Zone 2.0

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Singapore, dubbed 'Blue Zone 2.0' by Dan Buettner, is the sixth Blue Zone globally and the first man-made one, where longevity stems from innovative policies rather than tradition. The number of centenarians doubled from 2010 to 2020, with an average life expectancy over 86 years. By 2030, one in four residents will be 65 or older, marking it as a 'Super-Aged' Society.

The Third Age, occurring after retirement and extending into the 80s or beyond, offers Singaporeans a lifespan of 20-25 years. This demographic can redefine their role in society, moving beyond the perception of being a spent force.

The Psalmist says: "They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing." (Psalms 92:14)

Gatekeepers Singapore is hosting two seminars on 13 February and 13 March 2025 to help Third-Agers flourish and enjoy the most glorious season of their lives. Re-discover your purpose and identity and be part of the third force to advance God's Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.

Below are the details of the 13 February seminar. Details of the 13 March seminar will be announced later.

You are encouraged to invite other Third-Age families, friends, and pre-believers to join us!

Closing Date: 7 February, 2359hrs

SPEAKERS:

Philip Ng, Former CEO, Far East Organization

Topic: A New Season - From CEO to Re-Firement!

Dr Sng Hock Lin, Chief of Silver Generation Office, Agency for Integrated Care(AIC) Singapore

Topic: "Live Well, Age Well, Exercise Well."

Wee Shiou Liang, Associate Professor at Master and PhD of Gerontology Programmes | S R Nathan School of Human Development | Singapore University of Social Sciences

Topic: Age & Ageing - Flourishing or Withering?

Speakers

Philip Ng

Senior Advisor at Far East Organization, Singapore

Dr Sng Hock Lin

Chief of Silver Generation Office at Agency for Integrated Care(AIC) Singapore

Wee Shiou Liang

Associate Professor, Master and PhD of Gerontology Programmes at S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences

Dr Sng Hock Lin is the Chief of Silver Generation Office, the outreach arm of the Agency for Integrated Care in Singapore. A leading advocate for active living and successful ageing, Hock Lin holds a PhD in Gerontology, SUSS and is an Alice Lim Memorial Fund Scholar.

He also has a Master’s in Gerontology from SUSS for which he was presented with Alice Lim Gold Award", a Master’s in Transport System Management, NUS and a Master’s in Training and Development, Australia's Griffith University.

Hock Lin is also driving volunteerism as a national cause to empower seniors to take charge of their own well-being, inspiring community care efforts across the country to ensure our seniors live well and age gracefully.

Associate Prof. Wee is with Singapore University of Social Sciences, SR Nathan School of Human Development. He was with Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) from 2016 – Aug 2024. Until Jun 2024, he had also been a joint faculty and Director at the Geriatric Education and Research Institute, which he helped set up under the Health Ministry in 2014.

Dr Wee is passionate and has been active in work to translate evidence into policy and practice to help people remain productive and maintain their health and function. He has also been involved in educating health and social care professionals through integrating learning, industry and community. His areas of interest include aged and integrated care, frailty, cognition and health, exercise and nutrition science, and health services research.

He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, some of the work being translated in acute and community health and social care.

Single Ticket (Member)

Member PriceS$50

Married Couple Ticket (Member) (Sold Out)

Member PriceS$80

Single Ticket (Non-Member)

Standard PriceS$60

Married Couple Ticket (Non-Member)

Standard PriceS$100

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