Parliament plans to table a senior citizens bill this year to address the welfare of senior citizens, protecting their basic rights, empowering them, empowering family members and the community, creating a strong support system for senior citizens and carers. — AZMAN GHANI / The Star
Retirement homes or villages are sprouting across the country. They range from fancy ones with wellness programmes and activities for the affluent to more basic ones where suburban bungalows are converted into “old folks’ homes” or “nursing homes” for those who need care.
Retirement homes or villages for Muslim senior citizens and retirees are also becoming popular these days. These include rural retreats built around pondok schools, which provide spiritual programmes, enrichment activities, and give those who live in urban areas a taste of the rustic life.
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