SeniorsAloud

Out of curiosity I once asked some doctors which disease they dreaded most when they reached old age. Their answer surprised me. I was expecting them to say “cancer” or “stroke”. Instead, it was Alzheimer’s Disease, AD for short. To understand the reason for their answer, let me share my 10-year journey caring for my

If you find it extremely stressful to throw anything of yours away, you may have a hoarding problem. – LUCIA SORRENTINO/Unsplash ‘One man’s treasure is another man’s trash’. How true when it comes to our earthly belongings. Our treasure could be junk to our children. We are from different generations, with different lifestyles and different

In our youth, we loved the mirror. It was kind to us. We looked at our reflection first thing in the morning, last thing before we went to bed at night and countless times in between. We would never pass by a mirror without taking a peek at ourselves in it. But, as the years

Fu (left) with Pn Hafsah and Mrs Lim, who often share their harvest of fruit and plants with their neighbours. – LILY FU  By Lily Fu Where would you see yourself living in your old age? Pose this question to a senior citizen. Almost invariably the answer is “at home”. As a senior citizen myself,

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

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

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

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