BPR a relief for those struggling to make ends meet

PETALING JAYA: Next year’s Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) financial aid will be a relief for those most affected by a tumultuous 2020.

INTERACTIVE: Malaysians cannot afford to live longer

A longer life expectancy is often seen as a blessing but the reality is that many Malaysians simply cannot afford to live longer due to insufficient savings and the absence of retirement plans.

Senior citizens are starting to, cautiously, venture out

These older individuals prove it's possible to practise active ageing and be physically and mentally strong during the RMCO.

KWAP leads the way in active ageing

WHEN approaching the age of 60, most people will be preparing for retirement. This means that soon-to-be retirees have to find other means to occupy their day.

Push to stay active in retirement

KWAP’s Karnival Rasa Sayang is back to get retirees up on their feet.

Senior citizen activity centres to be set up

SERDANG: The government plans to set up a senior citizen activity centre known as Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas (Pawe) in every parliamentary constituency in the country, says Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

A guide on how communities can come together to empower seniors

Social interaction keeps seniors healthy as they age

A holistic approach to ageing needed in Malaysia

Everyone needs adequate finances to age healthy with grace and dignity. For those who are not so fortunate, then the Government is responsible to find cost-efficient and practical solutions to address the looming challenge.

Countries worldwide are not prepared to handle dementia

Policies and practices for aged care, which includes dementia, are moving very slowly because most national health policies are focused on other non-communicable diseases.