Insights and Inspiration
Setting and Attaining Health Goals
Hi Readers, My physician forwarded this article, a common-sense approach to resolutions and attaining health goals. Lots of great strategies here for a healthier and longer life! Retaining independence is key to successful aging and that begins with setting realistic goals and sticking to them. Easier said than done, as it is only March and
4 Brain-Slowing Medications to Avoid if…
Image Credit: BigStock. A few years ago, while I was at a family celebration, several people mentioned memory concerns to me. Some were older adults concerned about the memory of their spouses. Some were adult children concerned about the short-term memory of their parents. And a few were older adults who have noticed some slowing down
Are my retirement savings enough?
A 6.3% dividend for our EPF savings? It was definitely welcome news for every active contributor regardless of age. That’s the highest rate since 6.4% in 2017 and a significant jump from 5.4% last year. But hold your horses before you start celebrating. The rise in price of essential goods and services, and the
AgingExpert: Your Most Important Organ
Hi Readers, can you identify the most important organ in the body? LOL, it is the BRAIN. I recently attended an online seminar sponsored by the International Federation on Ageing* and the guest was a renowned brain expert, Dr. Andrew Budson. Educated at Haverford College and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Budson is Chief of
How to Know When Your Aging…
Have you been getting worried about your aging parent, or wondering if they are ok continuing to live as they are? Maybe they’ve been mostly okay but now you’re spotting some problems with memory, such as forgetfulness or asking the same questions repeatedly. Or maybe you’ve noticed trouble with driving, keeping up the house, managing
MALAYSIA NEEDS A MORE SENIOR-FRIENDLY PUBLIC…
Information about bus routes is not easily available at our bus stops. — LILY FU My friends are amazed at how I have been able to move around the city and the suburbs without a car. I have been relying mostly on public transport and my two faithful legs since 1998. They say they
What Does a Woman Over 50…
Some souls just understand each other upon meeting. – N.R. Hart Aging in Place I recently signed up for TikTok with the sole intent to market my books and “Possibility Aging” products. My topic is AGING, and I’m still not sure how I got introduced to the meme: What does a woman over 50
Part II ~ Your Most Important…
Hi Readers, this is Part II of my previous blog posting from April 19, 2025, Your Most Important Organ, a webinar lecture with renowned brain expert, Dr. Andrew Budson. His vita is impressive! Educated at Haverford College and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Budson is Chief of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology at the VA Boston Healthcare
Top 10 Checklist for Better Health…
Do you find yourself taking stock and setting goals around the time of New Year’s? It is indeed an excellent time to reflect on the past year. And although one can set goals at any time of year, the start of the calendar year is a time that seems to inspire many people to think
RESOLVING FAMILY FEUDS BEFORE IT IS…
Two months ago, I wrote about what constitutes a good death. It is knowing that everything has been taken care of, with friends and loved ones in the family gathered around the bedside for the final farewell. But of late, I have attended funerals where the next-of-kin is not present. Reason? A long-standing family feud
