SERUMS
FROM HOME SWEET HOME TO NURSING...
Make sure to find out if the home has certified nurses and trained support staff. Photo: 123rf.com Whether we like it or not, there will come a time when we have to seriously consider where we see ourselves living 20 years after retirement. Given a choice, most of us senior citizens would prefer to age
TO AGE WELL, START YOUNG
The new generation of seniors are ready to venture forth to where their predecessors had feared to go. – 123rf.com Each year, on Oct 1, we celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons. The entire month is packed with events and activities, and media coverage of everything related to seniors. It is an
TO DRIVE OR NOT TO DRIVE?
Most bus stops do not display bus routes and schedule on the notice-boards. If we see any, the info is likely outdated. – 123rf.com Most of my senior friends still drive. They tell me they would be helpless without wheels. They wouldn’t have a clue how to get from Puchong to Sunway, or from Kajang
HOW TO BOOST YOUR SAVINGS AFTER...
Retirees face age discrimination in the workplace. However, there are other options to consider if you want to work post retirement. – 123rf.com We love to have options, don’t we? Options allow us to choose what appeals to us, like the option to retire early at 40, the option to continue working after 60, or
WHERE ARE ALL THE MEN?
Dr Pola (far left) and friends are the few exceptions to the rule of female-dominated senior groups. — DR POLA SINGH Recently The Star carried an article titled Where are the women?, about the poor representation of women in the cabinet and how their presence is essential for better responsiveness to citizens’ needs. After all,
SeniorsAloud: GRANDPARENTING – PLEASURE OF PRESSURE?
The writer with her grandchildren (clockwise from left) Max, Allie, Hana, Reiya and baby Ryder, taken close to a decade ago. – Photos: LILY FU My youngest grandchild turned 10 last month. Celebrating his birthday made me reflect on how quickly the years have rolled by, and how fast the children have grown. My eldest
TIME FOR SENIORS TO ‘THINK OUTSIDE...
Take the initiative to explore new horizons and never let our age stop us from trying new things that interest us. Old age creeps up on us, and seems to speed up after we have passed the 70th milestone. One fine morning, we wake up, look in the mirror and reality hits us literally in
AFTER RETIREMENT, EVERY RINGGIT COUNTS
How to stretch your ringgit? Look for special offers and sales. Don’t be embarrassed to ask about special concessions for senior citizens. – LILY FU It costs RM1.60 for an apple? Just a few months ago, it was only 90sen at my neighbourhood supermarket! Looks like retirees can’t afford to have an apple a day
WHEN HAPPENS WHEN YOUR ABUSER IS...
Most abused parents would rather suffer in silence than go public about their ungrateful children. After all, who would want to lose face by dragging their family name through the mud? – 123rf We shudder with horror and disbelief when we read in the papers about caregivers in aged care homes physically abusing the elderly
THINKING OF GETTING A JOB? GOOD...
If you are seriously contemplating getting back into the work force, especially if you have not worked for 10-20 years, not only will you face stiff competition from younger job applicants, but there is also the question of qualifications, says Fu. – 123rf Just like the younger generation, older folks need jobs too. The longer
