In response to requests from friends who had missed the recent launch of The Senior magazine at Petrosains KLCC (21 Feb, 2017), I am sharng the slides from my talk on ‘Active Ageing’. Here’s the first slide (above), and a question for the audience – Do you agree retirement is the best time to enjoy […]
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Seniorsaloud was mentioned again in the current issue of The Heat, still available today and tomorrow if you want to grab a copy. Lots of good stuff in the newsweekly. My apologies if the print is too small. Email seniorsaloud@gmail.com if you would like a pdf copy. If you haven’t checked out our Facebook page,
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Daily Mail 14 July Young people, and this applies especially to young reporters, kindly take note that people born between 1946 to 1964 (baby boomers) get offended when they are labelled ‘elderly’ or looked upon as frail and senile. Quoting findings from a US study, the Daily Mail reported that these senior citizens do not
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Minister in the PM’s Office, Mr Lim Boon Heng, presenting trophies to the winners Ms Lilian Lim, 62, and Mr Andrew Yap, 59. (Image: Straits Times) The inaugural Mr and Ms Singapore Senior 2010 was a pageant with a difference. It was open only to those aged 50 and above. Contestants were judged not so much
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Day 2 at the 50plus Active Ageing Carnival: Singapore’s older citizens certainly know how to enjoy their golden years. From rock-climbing to belly dancing, these silver-haired seniors were game for almost anything. Who cares if the flab shows or the bones creak a little, we are having fun! That’s the message these retirees seemed to
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The 50plus Active Ageing Carnival is back at Suntec, Singapore, for the second year. Probably the biggest gathering of senior citizens I’ve ever seen under one roof. Loads of fun activities for the young-at-heart. I only had time to attend the talks today. Well, not too late. There’s still one more day to go. More pictures and updates tomorrow.
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Managed to get a shot of the plane before boarding at Subang Airport. Last Tuesday I flew to Singapore on Firefly. It was my first time flying on a twin-turbopro plane (not sure if that’s the correct name). It turned out to be a very pleasant experience. The aircraft was new, the crew was courteous
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Whenever I am in Singapore, which is pretty often, I can’t help but envy my baby boomer counterparts there. They are a fortunate lot. The Singapore government deserves a pat on the back for its all-out efforts to improve the lot of the elderly. The private sector is not far behind in channelling their resources
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