🌿 Community Longevity Day 2026

Discover • Try • Learn • Age Well Together

Join us for a FREE community event dedicated to healthy ageing, mobility and active living!

Explore practical solutions, discover useful community resources and learn how small changes can help you and your loved ones age well.

📅 Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
📍 Venue: Tampines Changkat Community Club, Multi-Purpose Hall & Basketball Court, Level 3
🎟️ Admission: FREE

🦯 What to Expect

• Explore Mobility Aids: Discover and try over 60 different types and models of mobility aids, including walking sticks and rollators.

• Learn from Experts: Gain practical advice and useful tips on mobility and healthy ageing.

• Discover Community Support: Find out about resources and programmes that support independent and active living.

• Age Well Together: Explore ways to maintain mobility, confidence and quality of life.

Bring your family and friends along for a meaningful day of learning and discovery!

🍽️ Come, Let’s Eat Workshop!

Making Every Meal Enjoyable, Inclusive and Meaningful

Did you know that changes in chewing and swallowing can make everyday meals challenging for some older adults?

Eating is more than just nourishment. It is also about enjoyment, connection and sharing meaningful moments with loved ones.

Join us for an interactive talk to discover how familiar meals can be adapted to support individuals with chewing and swallowing difficulties, while keeping food enjoyable and nutritious.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
⏰ Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
📍 Venue: Tampines Changkat Community Club, Cooking Studio
🗣️ Language: English
👥 Capacity: Maximum 40 participants
📋 Programme Type: Interactive Talk

What You Will Learn

🥣 Texture-Modified Meals – Discover how modified food textures can support nutrition, dignity and quality of life.

💡 Swallowing Health Awareness – Learn about swallowing difficulties and the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).

👨‍🍳 Food Demonstration & Tasting – Experience how soft meals can be prepared while remaining appetising and enjoyable.

❤️ Inclusive Dining – Understand how thoughtful meal preparation can help individuals continue enjoying meals with family and friends.

Meet the Speaker

Shaun Foo – Co-Founder of 5 Senses

Shaun has extensive experience in the food and hospitality sector, with a strong interest in creating inclusive dining experiences.

Through SUSS's Inclusive Dining initiative, he worked with SUSS to develop and pilot dysphagia-friendly menu options, demonstrating how familiar dishes can be adapted for individuals with chewing and swallowing difficulties without compromising taste, presentation or enjoyment.

He will share practical insights into preparing meals that promote dignity, inclusion and quality of life.

Programme Partners

An initiative by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), supported by The Ngee Ann Kongsi, in collaboration with 5 Senses.

Come and discover how we can make everyday living and dining more enjoyable for everyone!