Full retirement may not be all that fun and fancy-free. I learned a new term recently – “bridge employment”. This refers to the part-time work that prospective retirees should consider moving into as a sort of transition before moving into full retirement. Studies show that bridge employment, especially if it is related to one’s area […]
OPT FOR BRIDGE EMPLOYMENT BEFORE FULL RETIREMENT Read More »
Ushering in the Christmas season along Orchard Road. Thanks to the APEC Summit that’s currently being held in Singapore, the Christmas lights along Orchard Road went up much earlier this year on Nov 7. For those unable to be here for the festive season, here are some photos that I took last night. Looking across
SINGAPORE LIGHTS UP EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS Read More »
It is bound to happen as we age. I’m referring to osteoarthritis, or OA for short. Our bones are no longer as dense and strong as they used to be, and joint pain is a common complaint, especially in the knees and hips. I’ve seen how my 83-year old mother struggles to get in and
JOINT PAIN? TRY TAICHI OR QIGONG Read More »
(All newspaper clippings from The Straits Times.) Boredom would be the least of your complaints if you are a senior citizen residing in Singapore. The Minister in charge of Ageing Issues, Mr Lim Boon Heng, is taking the lead by urging voluntary welfare organizations to do more to take care of the growing elderly population.
ACTIVITIES A-PLENTY FOR SENIORS IN SINGAPORE Read More »
I received this early today and thought I should share it with my blog visitors. I was amused and cheered by it and I’m sure many baby boomers, particularly the ladies, would feel the same too. Recently, in a large city in France, a poster featuring a young, thin and tan woman appeared in the
FOR ALL MY MIDDLE-AGED GIRLFRIENDS Read More »
Sunday mornings used to find me teaching bible classes in church. That seemed like a lifetime ago. I left because I found it difficult to embrace any religion, Christianity included, that is divisive – that guarantees salvation for their disciples and followers, but eternal hell and condemnation for all others. Sounds like Islam too, doesn’t
ACCEPT OUR RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY Read More »
Yesterday was the last day to submit applications for Maxis IPO shares for retail investors. Trading on the KLSE starts 19 November. If you missed the deadline, here’s another investment opportunity for your retirement funds. Warren Buffet is offering a 50-for-1 split Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares at US$65.30 a share. This is a price
A CHANCE TO OWN BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY STOCKS Read More »
Click on the image to enlarge. It’s shocking the level of corruption that exists in this country. According to the Corruption Perception Index issued by Transparency International, Malaysia has been dropping in the rankings since 2001. It’s the same sad story year in year out. And I’m shedding tears of anger. Scene 1: The Auditor-General’s
SO WHAT’S NEW, AUDITOR-GENERAL? Read More »
Not many people know about the Malaysian Menopause Society (MMS) which has been around since 1997. The society recently underwent a much-needed image makeover. As a life member since its early years, I can say the transformation is total and for the better – from the MMS website to the Berita Menopos Magazine. The recent
CELEBRATING MENOPAUSE Read More »
Some time ago I received an email from a Singapore journalist with a request to share my views on caring for the elderly. I ended up writing about my experience as sole caregiver of my 83-year old mother. Extracts from my article were published in the November issue of the Singapore Women’s Weekly. I reproduce
CARING FOR AN ELDERLY PARENT Read More »
