The nine-week course is part of an initiative to create fun and safe learning spaces for seniors. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Hanging off an artificial rock wall two storeys off the ground, Ms Kim Ong, 63, was overcome with an unfamiliar fear – she could not let go despite a harness holding her securely.
She was one of 10 participants aged 63 to 76 on a course that specially catered to seniors, organised by philanthropic organisation Lien Foundation in partnership with The Rock School, a climbing gym in Tampines. She said: “To me, one day you guys are also going to be like me, and ageing. Does that mean you have to stop dancing? Should seniors be restricted only to Zumba for dancing?Ms Kim Ong said she was grateful that the course allowed her to try something new. ST PHOTO: JAMIE KOH
“We hope to demonstrate what is possible and to fight ageism by showing younger, able-bodied persons how an older person can also still learn and do well or even better in the same activity – with proper training and with some extra provisions for their needs.”
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