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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 […]

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

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.

 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

  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

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

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

Yay, after so many requests to screen the film again from those who missed it, I am delighted to announce that my first film documentary is now available for viewing free anytime on YouTube at the Freedom Film Network channel. The protagonist in the film, Puan Muji Sulaiman, a retired nurse, decided to start Malaysia’s

  Negative stereotyping of older adults often leads to discrimination against them.  If you are 60 and above, you are likely to have encountered instances of ageism at one time or another. Not only are older people discriminated against by banks and other financial institutions, but also at the work-place and in the job market.

It’s Valentine’s Day – again. While couples young and old celebrate the day exchanging gifts and Valentine cards, my thoughts, as always, are with those who will not be sitting down to a romantic candlelight dinner. Reason: they are single. To them, I say, “Happy Single Awareness Day!” I am one of you too. Which