(Catch the repeats on Astro Channel 555.) The History Channel recently screened all 10 episodes of “WORLD WAR II: LOST FILMS“. What viewers get to see is actual footage from films shot on the battle frontlines during the WW2 years 1939-1945. These are first-hand accounts of the horrors of the war. Some of the images are […]
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The controversial “Bangkit Melayu” or “Malay Uprising” rally did not happen yesterday. It shouldn’t even have been planned in the first place. What were the organisers thinking? And who are the men behind it? Terengganu Integrity Institute director Arpin Deraman and Gerakan Kebangkitan Rakyat (Gertak) chairman Razali Idris. You would expect leaders like them to
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When it comes to having a good time or showing off your talents, don’t let your age stop you. Enjoy! Life is for living, and not merely existing from one day to another. And here’s a video that’s worth repeated viewings – Marlow and Frances Cowan’s delightful tinkering on the piano at Mayo Clinic. Anyone has similar
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If you are an older adult, divorced or widowed, would you consider remarriage? Not an easy question to answer for a number of reasons: As an older adult, you are already quite set in your ways. It would take a lot of effort to give and take to make the marriage work. At 60+, health
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Today I would like to pay tribute to all the women who may not be mothers in the conventional sense of the word, but who nevertheless are like mothers to hundreds and thousands of children everywhere. These are the unsung heroines who have chosen not to marry or have no children of their own. They have
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As my mom’s sole caregiver, it worries me sometimes when I see signs of confusion and memory lapses in her. At aged 84, is she already displaying signs of Alzheimer’s Disease? She can’t remember dates, places and names of family members. She doesn’t know one day from another, and forgets what she just had for
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Where are the men? In case you are wondering – no, I am not lamenting the lack of eligible older guys but the question often crops up at events and activities organized for older Singaporeans. JUST WHERE ARE THE MEN? The People’s Association (PA), which runs many of these seniors activities including the National Wellness Programme launched last Sunday
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The Straits Times 3 May Good news for businesses chasing the silver dollar. According to a recent survey by Mastercard, by 2015 spending by consumers aged 65 and above is expected to hit US$1.5 trillion annually within the Asia-Pacific region. The figure for Singapore alone is projected to hit US$10.8b. Statistics showing Asia has the fastest growing ageing
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Last Friday (30 April) the Straits Times (ST) published an English translation of an article “Chinese Malaysians asking for too much” that had first appeared in the Utusan Melayu on April 28. In the article, a comparison was also made to the Chinese in Singapore. As I was in Singapore at the time, I was expecting some ST
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Source: The Straits Times If you are 60+, retired and wondering if you might be too old to seek re-employment, you would be heartened to know that there are folks in their 70s and 80s who are still putting in a good day’s work AND enjoying it. Meet some of these older adults who are still passionate
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