Who can afford to retire these days? With the high cost of living, the slowdown in the economy and the depreciation of the ringgit, our retirement savings will be depleted long before we are gone. It’s time for a Plan B, C or D to supplement our retirement funds. It’s either back to work, start […]
OLDER WORKERS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Read More »
Crunch time is back again, no thanks to the imposition of a hefty 6% GST and the weak ringgit. With the downturn in the economy, and workers being retrenched in the hundreds and thousands, we need to take a serious look at how to stretch our ringgit. That’s right, folks. It’s time to tighten our
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WhatsApp chat groups are getting increasingly popular with seniors. It’s super easy to start a chat group, and it definitely saves the hassle of communicating with people individually on common topics. But on the downside, being in one too many WhatsApp groups can be time-wasting and a source of annoyance too. To ensure all participants
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2015 ended on a high note for SeniorsAloud with an increase in membership, newsletter subscription and online traffic to our blog and Facebook page. We were interviewed by the print media on several occasions, and had a number of our letters published in The Star, voicing our concerns about issues relating to seniors. It was
SENIORSALOUD 2015 YEAR IN REVIEW Read More »
It’s Christmas, the season of giving, not just giving to our family members and friends, but also to those less blessed than us. The best gifts are those that are meaningful, that light up the recipients’ face and bring joy to their hearts. Indeed, giving to those in need shouldn’t be restricted to festive seasons,
GRANT A WISH FOR THE ELDERLY THIS FESTIVE SEASON Read More »
Similar to the last car I owned. Before that I drove a Volvo 121. Seems like eons ago. The last time I sat behind the steering wheel of a car was back in 1989. I had a car then, a sky-blue Chrysler Alpine, which cost a bomb to maintain. As soon as both my daughters
DOING WITHOUT A CAR IN THE CITY Read More »
My first chance encounter with The Happy Buskers at Ampang Park LRT station. I recently spent two days with The Happy Buskers, accompanying them as they moved from one shopping mall to another to busk. If it is a challenge for senior citizens and the elderly to move around in the city via public transport
LIFE LESSONS FROM THE HAPPY BUSKERS Read More »
I visited HOMEDEC (Part 1) last Friday mainly to check out the three design concepts for aged care living. This was touted as the special feature of this year’s exhibition. I came away quite disappointed at what was showcased. Having visited aged care facilities in Singapore, Australia and the Netherlands, there was plenty that could
TIPS ON MAKING THE HOME AGE-FRIENDLY Read More »
While writing this article, I realised today is World Habitat Day. How appropriate. The right to adequate shelter is a basic human right. Home ownership is what everyone aspires for. Unfortunately with property prices sky-rocketing, owning a house is beyond the financial means of the majority. What is sadder than being unable to own a
A VILLAGE FIGHTS FOR SURVIVAL – THE KAMPUNG HAKKA SAGA Read More »
