The highlight of the 50plus Expo organized by Council of Third Age (C3A) Singapore from April 1-3 was the “My Life, My Home” exhibition. This video above posted on YouTube by C3A takes viewers on a virtual tour of an age-friendly home. When you have an elderly parent living with you, safety in the home […]
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Money for cars but no money to pay rental??? (Source: The Star 14 June) When it comes to settling their debts, Malaysians are certainly a recalcitrant lot. It has become the norm to read about the number of Malaysians who refuse to repay their loans or arrears. There are also those who simply ignore traffic
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It’s been three weeks since the first semester started at the University of Third Age (U3A), Malaysia – a non-academic ‘university’ for older adults aged 50 and above. My friends and I are enjoying all the classes we have signed up for. Not only are we learning new skills, but also making new friends. Here’s a
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Would you pay Rm10 for this plate of nasi bryani with one measly piece of fried fish? I did, at an Original Kayu restaurant in Ampang Point. When I complained, I was given an earful of the high price of fish, rice, cooking oil, etc, etc.. If your wife asks you for more money for
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This video caused a furore in Singapore when it was first screened on Channel 8 news Thursday night. After conducting an investigation of the nursing home in question, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued an order for the home to stop admitting new residents. Outraged citizens have expressed shock and disgust at the abusive
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The Sun 6 June. (Click on image to enlarge.) “My cup runneth over!” Salih Yaccob seems to be saying. He must be the envy of men in Malaysia. He’s off on a honeymoon with his new fourth wife, and bringing along his other wives as well. How thoughtful of him. His entourage also includes his
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Off the beaten track – Cannero, Italy. What a great feeling to be on vacation. You wake up as and when you please. There’s a whole new day ahead of you to do whatever grabs your fancy. Life slows down to a leisurely pace. That’s how a holiday should be. Not one of those frenetic
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Source: Straits Times 4 June 2011 This is too important not to share – my first encounter with spear phishing. It’s a new and rapidly spreading form of fraud that comes as an email from people you know like your family members, colleagues or friends. Google has acknowledged on Wednesday that it is aware of attempts to steal
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Far from the madding crowd and from the daily stress of caregiving. I have the deepest respect and admiration for caregivers who quietly dispense TLC day in and day out without complaint. Me? After only three months as primary caregiver to my mom, I’m suffering from burn-out. Thanks to my sister who’s in KL to
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Photo: Age Concern, NZ Came across this letter (below) in The Straits Times a few days ago. Explore townships for the elderly THE Government should consider planning and building small, special townships for the elderly. This is what I have in mind: The township and its special apartments should be built in such a way
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