Mrs Priya, an 80-year-old lady is fondly known in her neighbourhood for her sunny and warm predisposition, as well as a passion for baking and making snacks. Murukku, pastries, and a variety of assorted local desserts like kek lapis, kuih talam, onde-onde; you name it. Without fail, she would arrive at her neighbours’ homes on … Read more
A Golden Wave Malaysia is expected to be an ageing nation by 2030. 15.3% of its population is estimated to be 60 years old and older. Moreover, Malaysia is expected to claim its title as a ‘super-aged’ nation by 2056. This age group is expected to surpass 20% of the country’s population. As we gear … Read more
‘Don’t Touch Me, I’ll Hit You!’ “Stop it! Don’t touch me! I’ll hit you!” The sound of glass shattering pierces through the house. Thomas hurries down the stairs to the sound. He hears Wati, his maid, pleading, “Uncle, please calm down—” “I don’t want to calm down, don’t touch me! I need to escape!” He … Read more
I Can’t Move my Arms! Mr. Ang woke up at 6:30 a.m. with no alarm clock. Despite having been retired for almost three years, he still couldn’t shake off the habit of waking up early; it was like clockwork. He tried to get out of bed, ready to begin his usual morning routine: brushing his … Read more
Malaysians are diagnosed with heart failure at a younger age compared to other Asian countries. (60-69 years old compared to 66-81 years old globally.) Not only that, we have the highest rates of developing heart failure in South East Asia. In 2017, 721 in 100,000 Malaysians were diagnosed with heart failure. Unfortunately, the numbers are … Read more
Geriatrics – it’s a speciality. Not many common folks would come across until they have a loved one who requires geriatric care. If it’s your first time coming across the term, geriatrics is a branch of medicine focused on older adults. Thus, practitioners of geriatrics known as “geriatricians”, are regular doctors with additional training to … Read more
Malaysia is expected to join the ranks of ageing nations by 2035. In 2020, the World Bank study predicted that Malaysia would be a ‘super-aged’ nation, with at least 20% of the Malaysian population to be in this age group by 2056. Ageing comes with its own sets of challenges and is often something that … Read more
An Ageing Nation Are you or a family member celebrating their 60th birthday? Congratulations! According to the United Nations, you are now part of the “golden population,” as they classify individuals aged 60 and older as part of the ageing population. The term ‘ageing’ often carries a negative connotation, evoking fear and reluctance in many … Read more
The Era of Supplements ‘Boost your brain health!’ ‘Elevate your wellness journey today!’ ‘For younger skin!’ Do these sound familiar? These are some of the many eye-catching phrases of supplements that we often see, be it in advertisements, the local pharmacy nearby, and even on the glossy boxes they come in. Approximately 55% of Malaysians … Read more
One in three adults over the age of 65 is affected by body pain; often due to joint and back problems. According to the Statistics Department of Malaysia, the ageing population is growing quickly. The rising incidence of body aches and pain among the elderly population not only has a significant impact on our healthcare … Read more
