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AGE FABULOUSLY

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Retirement reimagined: Navigating entrepreneurship in your golden years

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Addressing aged care needs: Issues and concerns

HEALTH


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Eighteen hidden mechanisms driving aging faster than you think

​Can natural anti-inflammatory compounds prevent and reverse atherosclerosis?
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Practicing self-compassion in your senior years

​A mindful approach to cope with loneliness, illness, rest and resilience
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Rewirement not retirement: Redefining purpose, dignity and joy in later life

Why life after 60 can be a powerful beginning, not a quiet ending
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​Aging smarter: How inflammation, metabolism, hormones decide longevity and health

A practical science-backed guide to reversing age promoters and extending healthy lifespan
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Rewirement, not retirement: Redefining purpose, health, and connection after 60

​Why staying healthy, connected, and purposeful matters more than ever in later life
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Why your dreams and sleep matter more after sixty

Is feeling tired and low an inevitable part of aging?
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Drug-drug interactions in the elderly: Uncovering the hidden dangers of prescription overload

One in five older adults prescribed potentially inappropriate medication—raising concerns over safety, interactions, and fall risks.
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Opinion: The illusion of immortality: A critical look at the quest to defy ageing

​Embracing change instead of chasing permanence
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Men from mitochondria, women from telomeres: Ageing was never meant to be equal

​The diverging paths of ageing and how we can foster a healthier ageing process
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Unlocking active ageing beyond chronological years

​How can we increase the health span years free from age-related diseases?
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Can applying makeup upwards help delay jawline sagging and definition loss with age?

Understanding layers and treatment solutions
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Anti-aging breakthroughs: How safe and effective are metformin, NAD+, rapalogs, and resveratrol?

Delving into the science behind anti-aging therapies to extend lifespan
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Unlocking employment potential: A path to active aging after retirement 

​How do older employees face bias from employers?
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Dry mouth not part of ageing, says dentist

​Xerostomia is particularly prevalent among older people
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​Disrupted sleep and daytime sleepiness in older adults

​A serious disorder in people aged over 65 years old
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​Older persons urged to take vaccination to prevent from flu

Impact of flu on people with diabetes
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Safeguarding senior citizens from the insidious threat of influenza

Tax exemption for flu vaccination from 2021 
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​Are you getting shorter as you age?

After menopause, most women have rapid bone loss due to the loss of estrogen...
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​The risk of getting shingles increases as you age

Once you’ve recovered from chickenpox, the virus continues to live in your nerve 
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Growing strong with age: How you can experience life-changing benefits with regular exercise

​Improve mental health and maintain independence
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​Tinnitus: The bothersome perception of noise in older adults

Ringing in your ears, involves a wide variety of noises
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​Getting over retirement guilt

Actionable steps for a brighter outlook
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Recent innovations in healthy ageing

Proactive assessment and preventive regimens for optimal health

WATCH


​The art of wheelchair to car transfer for caregivers

​Caring for elderly people with orthopaedic problems

An ultimate guide to mobility aids for the elderly and the disabled

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Older persons urged to take vaccination to prevent from flu

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GERIATRIC CARE


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OP-ED: Malaysia's aging revolution: From healthcare crisis to opportunity for dignity

​Maintain a failing hospital-centric model or build a compassionate new system that honors its elders?
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The vital role of palliative care: Enhancing quality of life beyond treatment

Life-changing impact and Malaysia's growing need
Healthcaretoday, Dr Liew Kean Yew, palliative care, ageing population, Palliative care, golden years, Chronic illness, End of life care, patient support, quality of life,  Holistic care, Patient centered care, Caregiver support,

Palliative care: A vital support for our golden years

The growing need for specialized care in an ageing population
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Choosing the right nursing home: A crucial decision

Understanding needs and ensuring proper care for loved ones
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Improving communication with older adults: Compassionate strategies matter

Effective, empathetic communication fosters connections and reduces isolation in aging populations
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Empowering families through the Lasting Power of Attorney

LPA doesn't affect fara’id, valid only during lifetime
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Next of kin: Determining authority in critical healthcare decisions​

​Should it be the family, healthcare providers, or a legal representative?
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Malaysia faces aging crisis: Urgent call for Mental Capacity Act

Supporting our aging population with essential legal and medical frameworks
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​Preventing bedsores in bedridden senior citizens

Preventive measure to significantly reduce the likelihood of bedsores developing.
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​Understanding the distinct roles of caregivers and maids: Can a maid be entrusted with senior care?

Prevalent misconception that equates the roles of caregivers and maids
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Why do my grandparent's talk too much?​

​Addressing loneliness in the elderly is crucial for their well-being and mental health.
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​Transforming condominium living to suit aging parents' needs

Modifications to enhance the overall living experience.

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​​Senior care: Differentiating day and night diapers for optimal comfort

​The differences between day and night diapers for seniors and how often diapers should be changed. 
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​Fun activities for bedridden seniors and seniors with limited mobility

Check out our list of activities to keep your loved ones happy and active.
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When the need arises to obtain a hospital bed for use in your home

Distinguishing between hospital beds and adjustable beds
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​The art of wheelchair to car transfer for caregivers

Getting into and out of a car can be easily done with proper transfer technique
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​A caregiver's guide to senior bathing and hygiene

Tips for effective home care and cleaning
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Elder abuse and neglect for family members and carers

A Malaysian narrative
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​Caregiver stress: 10 Tips to avoid burnout​

Juggling multiple commitments and responsibilities besides caregiving?
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  • IN THE SPOTLIGHT
    • MALAYSIA HEALTH & POLICY NEWS
    • GLOBAL HEALTH NEWS
  • HEALTH CONDITIONS
    • ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
    • ARTHRITIS
    • ASTHMA
    • BACK PAIN
    • BRAIN DISORDERS
    • BREAST CANCER
    • CANCER
    • CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
    • CERVICAL CANCER
    • CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)
    • DEMENTIA
    • DENGUE
    • DENTAL PROBLEMS
    • DIABETES
    • DRUG ABUSE
    • ECZEMA
    • EYE
    • FIBROIDS
    • GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES
    • INFLUENZA (FLU)
    • HEADACHES & MIGRAINES
    • HEPATITIS
    • HIV & AIDS
    • JOINT PAIN
    • KIDNEY DISEASE
    • LUNG CANCER
    • LUPUS
    • MELASMA
    • MENTAL HEALTH
    • MOUTH-AND-TEETH
    • OBESITY
    • OSTEOPOROSIS
    • OVARIAN DYSFUNCTION: UNDERSTANDING PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE, POLYCYSTIC OVARY DISEASE AND INFERTILITY
    • SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
    • SKIN CONDITIONS
    • SLEEP
    • STROKE
  • DISABILITIES & SPECIAL ABILITIES
    • ADHD and ADD
    • AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
    • BLINDNESS & VISION IMPAIRMENT
    • CEREBRAL PALSY
    • DOWN SYNDROME
    • RARE DISEASES
  • NURSING RESOURCES
  • DIGITAL HEALTH
  • HEALTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES
  • RELATIONSHIPS
  • FAMILY HEALTH & PARENTING
  • EMPOWERING WOMEN
  • MEN'S WELLNESS
  • GOLDEN YEARS
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