Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, addressing the crowd at the opening of 50+ Expo. I recently spent two days (10-11 January) checking out Singapore’s first 50+ Expo. Touted as the island nation’s biggest exposition for baby boomers, it was expected to draw 70,000 visitors. Admission was free, hence the […]
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A 2-day conference on REINVENTING RETIREMENT ASIA 2009 is currently being held in Singapore from 8-9 January. Registration had closed by the time I found out about it. So the next best thing is to share the media reports with you. All credit and acknowledgement to The Straits Times, Singapore. Below are two extracts of
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Today’s the first day of 2009. Let’s start off the new year on a positive note by debunking some of the myths associated with ageing. When we buy into these myths, we are reinforcing the negative image society has of us. It’s time we put to rest these false beliefs. Myth #1 – As we
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The countdown has begun. In a few hours we bid adieu to 2008 – an annus horribilis if ever there was one. If you haven’t made any resolutions, or set any goals for the new year, now’s the time. What would make 2009 a great year for us seniors? More wealth? Better health? Improved relationships?
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If you’re looking for a Christmas present to buy for someone or yourself, I highly recommend you get your hands on John Izzo’s latest book “The five secrets you must discover before you die” . Ok, ok, I know the word ‘die’ might not go down well with most people, especially seniors like us. But,
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SHEER BLISSby LINDA LIM WHEN my daughter told me we were going to be grandparents soon, we had mixed feelings. I shared their joy and excitement. That was an understatement; actually I was over the moon, but I was also saddened to acknowledge that I was approaching my third age. Today my husband and I
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Teresa with adopted son Sharana Rao. The first time I met Singapore’s supercentenarian, Teresa Hsu, was on Oct 20, 2008, a day after attending the MIM- RAMLEAN life enrichment programme. I had just spent four days with 32 senior citizens ranging from 50 to 70 years of age. We were all looking to discover meaning and
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The Mumbai carnage is yet another horrific wake-up call for us to increase our efforts at promoting peace and harmony. Prevention is always better than cure. A good starting point is at home, beginning with our children and grandchildren. We must teach them family values like love, respect, kindness, discipline, and compassion. As they grow
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Whenever I am in Singapore, which is pretty often, I can’t help but envy my baby boomer counterparts there. They are a fortunate lot. The Singapore government deserves a pat on the back for its all-out efforts to improve the lot of the elderly. The private sector is not far behind in channelling their resources
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This post is specially for Godfrey Ooi, as promised, with acknowledgements to Mr P.M.Lal who shared with Ramleans these gems of wisdom in his talk “Reflections on Life” at the MIM-RAMLEA programme. Good days give you happiness, Bad days give you experience, So never regret a day in your life. Live life to the fullest
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