The pandemic has shown how resilient seniors can be in adapting to change. Photo: Filepic
Adib Noh started cycling with a few friends when the conditional movement control order was announced in early May after being largely home bound for more than two months. It feels great to be outdoors again with the fresh air and sunshine after being cooped up at home for such a long time, he says.
“We stay at least two metres away – more than the required one metre distance – to be extra safe. We also limit the group to about 10 people, ” he says.
A good example
The extremely active Lee enjoys workouts such as floating yoga (pictured), TRX, and dance, taken at the gym before the MCO. Photo: Ceciy Lee
Sin kept busy with home repairs during the MCO. He is pictured here painting his house gate. Photo: Sin Tai Lim
Adib enjoying a day out on his cycle in Putrajaya during the CMCO. Photo: Adib Noh
With more life experience, seniors are often able to see the funny side of life. Photo: Filepic
While it's now ok to go out, seniors need to proceed with caution and practise social distancing. Photo: Filepic
The pandemic has shown how resilient seniors can be in adapting to change. Photo: Filepic
Older people are an important part of society and there is much that we can learn from their example and experience. Photo: Filepic
Adib (right) and his wife walking at the park. He believes it's important to always wear masks when outside the home, except when exercising. Photo: Adib Noh
Adib with his wife and son Putrajaya (before MCO). Photo: Adib Noh
Lee (pictured here doing a TRX workout before the MCO) misses working out at the gym, but has been enjoying her Zoom exercise sessions at home. Photo: Ceciy Lee
Lee at the gym before the MCO, doing floating yoga. Photo: Ceciy Lee
(From left) Sin with his wife and three sons having a meal at a restaurant before the MCO. Photo: Sin Tai Lim
Sin cuts hair for his son at home during the MCO. Photo: Sin Tai Lim
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