Time of Your Life Celebration 2024: Connecting Generations Through Discovery

The National Library Board’s (NLB) signature event, the Time of Your Life (TOYL) Celebration, is back for its 14th edition, bringing over 130 engaging talks, presentations, and showcases focused on active aging. Running throughout October, this year’s theme, “Connecting Generations Through Discovery,” invites seniors, innovators, youths, and gerontology experts to explore ways to age well and discover the latest technology that supports healthy aging. Jointly organized with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), the event is part of the larger National Celebration of Seniors, led by the Agency for Integrated Care.

SMS/DDI Tan Kiat How with CE/NLB Ng Cher Pong, Deputy Provost/SUSS Associate Professor Allan Chia and DCE/AIC Noel Cheah, during the opening of the Time of Your Life Celebration’s The Innovation Showcase on 14 Oct 2024 at the National Library Building.
From left to right: CE/NLB, SMS/DDI, Deputy Provost/SUSS, DCE/AIC

TOYL Celebration 2024 kicks off simultaneously with the Square Stepping Festival and Seniors Sports Challenge at Heartbeat@Bedok, bringing exciting activities to multiple venues. The main event, The Innovation Showcase, will be held at The Plaza in the National Library Building from October 14 to 16, 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free, and walk-ins are welcome.

SMS Tan interacting with NLB’s LearnX Community facilitators and human library speakers at The Innovation Showcase on 14 Oct 2024.

Gerontechnology & Assistive Technology

Experience the Age+ Living Lab, a collaboration between SUSS and SG Assist, where seniors and caregivers can explore assistive products in a simulated home environment. Learn how these technologies enhance daily living and improve well-being.

Innovative Solutions by bGood (NUS Biomedical Engineering)

Discover cutting-edge Gerontechnology and Assistive Technology solutions designed by bGood in partnership with the community, aimed at improving the lives of the elderly and those with disabilities.

A senior tries out a pedal exerciser that blends exercise and gameplay by bGood, an initiative by NUS’s Department of Biomedical Engineering, at TOYL Celebration’s The Innovation Showcase on 14 Oct 2024.

Virtual Reality for Elderly Well-Being

Explore the benefits of Virtual Reality (VR) in enhancing social mobility and cognitive function for the elderly, at an interactive booth presented by students from the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Singapore Polytechnic.

Meet Dexie, the Dementia Care Humanoid

Get up close with Dexie, a humanoid robot designed by Dex-Lab to assist in dementia care. Dexie helps facilitate exercises, leads sing-alongs, and engages seniors in cognitive games, lightening the load for caregivers.

Inclusive Fashion by Will & Well

Check out Will & Well, a forward-thinking fashion label offering inclusive designs that provide ease, comfort, and dignity in everyday dressing for individuals with diverse needs.

Interactive Health Innovations

Engage with over 160 Lucynt interactive games at the idsMED booth, designed to boost cognitive function, physical activity, and social interaction for individuals with dementia.

With free admission and an array of activities for all ages, the TOYL Celebration 2024 is a must-attend event for anyone interested in aging well and discovering the latest innovations that support active, connected lives.

Irone Kim

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