One idea to consider is to let workers decide for themselves and be given the option to work as long as they are able to, or need to, says gerontologist Lily Fu. Photo: 123rf.com Thursday, 11 May 2023 By LILY FU Former PM Tun Mahathir, once jokingly said the new retirement age in Malaysia will […]
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Unless we have prepared well, the years after retirement can be far from golden. — 123rf.com by LILY FU Wednesday 12 April 2023 Working folks envy their colleagues who have retired. No more nine to five, no more taking orders from the boss, no more stress from meeting deadlines or worrying about ROI. They have
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Are we baby boomers the last line of defence left to uphold and preserve filial piety? If our adult children and grandchildren seem lacking in respect for their elders, are we as much to blame as the changing times and hence, changing values? Have we pampered and mollycoddled them too much? Have we allowed them
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KUALA LUMPUR: Gerontologist and advocate for seniors, Lily Fu (pic), wishes there are more funds for the elderly. “Well, a bit of good news for some sectors but, generally, crumbs again for seniors. Not much to cheer about. “If only we had a minister or an agency on aging to speak out for older people.
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The happy faces reflect the success of the first book review held recently to connect the readers of “Our Stories, Our Legacy” with the writers. More about the event in the writeup below, courtesy of Liow Moi Lee, editor of the book. Copies of the book are available for sale at these locations below: Mont
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The anxiety of waiting for the results of GE15 is over, as is the jubilance. Very soon, the new cabinet will be announced. It will then be time to get down to brass tacks for our new unity government. We understand PM Anwar has plenty on his plate at the moment, so no demands
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STORIES WITH PLENTY OF HEART… AND HISTORY A review by Liow Moi Lee Where to start with a collection of stories that is part memoir, part social commentary and part reflection on our history? Perhaps we can start with our community of feisty and energetic senior citizens with a love for writing and a penchant
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September is World Dementia Awareness Month. I am reminded of my visit to Hogeweyk in 2015. It was definitely an eye-opener. What prompted the visit was my interest in dementia, in particular, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). My mother was diagnosed with AD in 2011 after a fall. She had fractured her hip and was in hospital
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We need to have at least RM240,000 in savings by the time we retire at 55, so we have been told. With prices escalating and inflation showing no sign of abating, for those living in the urban areas, this figure is grossly inadequate. Long term age care alone will swallow up a sizeable chunk of
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We need a new model for community living in urban townships, and definitely a new role for residents management committee (RMC). We need to revive the kampung spirit and bring it into our cities and towns. Today we have the sad situation of neighbours living within the same block, sharing the same premises for years,
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