Managing An Ageing Society Is A Holistic Uundertaking
by
Ian McIntyre
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We Need To Care For The Carers
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HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE often seen as pillars of strength, calm under pressure and endlessly compassionate. Yet, behind the white coats…
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Finding Love Again In Old Age
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Zainal and Rohani’s late-life marriage in Seberang Perai proves that companionship is essential at any age. Beyond physical activity, emotional bonds protect against loneliness and enrich the daily rhythm of older life.
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Acquiring A Pro-Active Life Should Make Active Ageing A Walk In The Park
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We celebrate active ageing as aspiration and policy goal. But the term hints that growing old means becoming passive. In truth, to age actively is to reclaim initiative—to nurture the inner capacity to act, choose and give meaning.
Dementia: A Disease An Aging Nation Cannot Ignore
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Dementia doesn’t diminish a person’s worth. Through supportive spaces like dementia-friendly day care or pop-up cafés, individuals like Mary can regain joy, agency, and connection—reminding us that empathy is the key to living well in ageing societies.
Growing Old In A System That Isn’t Forthcoming With Support
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Caring for elderly parents is labour-intensive, emotional, and mostly shouldered by women. Without systemic support, filial duty can become unsustainable, making professional care homes and innovative living arrangements essential.
