Category: Older Adults
How to live a long and healthy life
July 1st, 2010, Comments Off
My grandaunt had lived to about 93 years old before she passed away. She had worked as a servant all her life, retiring only when she approached 70 years old. Even into her 90s, her eyes were very alert and observant. Nothing seemed to escape her attention. The only thing is that she was slightly [...]
Solutions to problems may arrive during/after a good workout
December 4th, 2009, Comments Off
Whenever you find yourself swamped or overwhelmed with assignments, things-to-do, projects or perhaps you are feeling down because you’ve just quarrelled with a loved one, going for a good workout can help to lift your mood and boost your confidence.
Such times you may be tempted to stay in bed and feel sorry for yourself- but [...]
Lifestyle factors that increases the risk of bowel cancer in older men
October 28th, 2009, Comments Off
According to the report in The Star paper dated 27 Oct 09, bowel cancer is now the most common cancer in Malaysian men. For women, it is ranked third after breast and cervical cancers.
The increasing rate is attributed to:
Affluent and sedentary lifestyle
Lack of dietary fibers and physical activities
Other risk factors: chronic inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal [...]
An previous heart by-pass patient now cycles round the world
September 28th, 2009, 3 Comments
When you think that life would need to slow down after a heart bypass surgery, here’s an inspiration story from a fellow Malaysian.
Grandpa, David Munusamy Reddie who hails from Nibong Tebal, Penang Malaysia is cycling around the world to see the many places and faces of the world. Not only he had a heart bypass [...]
Leading an active life after retirement
June 2nd, 2009, 1 Comment
Upon retirement, one often find that he/she has a lot of time to waste, as opposed to previously when time was a precious commodity. Many are at lost on how to respond to this change since they are accustomed to a daily working routine for 25 years or more. Some start to get the idea [...]
Seniors Can Exercise Without the Gym Too!
October 12th, 2008, 2 Comments
Exercising in a non gym environment
There are also many who opt to exercise in the outdoors such as parks or in the neighbourhood. Or exercising in the privacy of one’s own home. Gym is not for everyone and should not be the only solution to get active.
With determination, motivation and creativity, one can maintain a [...]
Kudos to Seniors Joining the Gym
September 27th, 2008, 2 Comments
Recently, I’ve noticed an increased number of seniors and retirees joining gyms. I can see them working out at the cardio and weight area – this really gladdens me. It’s great to know that they are willing to invest and make the commitment to exercise as there are more awareness now to the benefits of [...]
Stay interested in the world, take on a challenge
May 3rd, 2008, 1 Comment
Recently, my friend forwarded me a transcribed speech by the ex Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew. He talked about how he dealt with aging and that when he was younger, how he just quit smoking, survived a heart bypass and his simple, yet powerful philosophies of life.
But most important of all, he advised many [...]
