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Finding new purpose after retiring By HO JIA WEN NationThursday, 10 Oct 2024 Tall task: Chung (inset) climbing a termite-infested tree to chop it down at the Salvation Army’s children home in Ipoh. More calls for senior volunteers as M’sia grows into ageing nation PETALING JAYA: After retiring from his work in the metal welding business […]

Seat hogging headache Inconsiderate act of refusing to yield to those with special needs and vulnerable passengers still prevalent on public transport BY SIVANISVARRY MORHAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com 16-02-2024 07:09 AM PETALING JAYA: While the Transport Ministry has taken action to get public transport providers to improve their services, it is now some individuals among the public who

Malaysian Coalition on Ageing chairman Cheah Tuck Wing said this was in light of how resolving potential security issues may need to be carried out in stages. He said glitches and some negative publicity may also result in senior citizens being hesitant to register. ALSO READ: More than 200 Padu service counters opened “Seniors are the

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s roadmap to becoming an aged nation must address key challenges such as employment, social security, inclusion, wellness and healthcare, say experts. Public facilities, amenities and urban design must also be made more senior-friendly, they said, adding that fundamental shifts are necessary to prepare the country for its transition into an aged nation.

Lack of dedicated funding in Budget 2024 for health services, dementia treatment of aged adults disappointing, says association chief BY SIVANISVARRY MORHAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com PETALING JAYA: Budget 2024 has brought hope to different sectors of society, but the health needs of the elderly must be given more focus, said Third Age Media Association president Cheah Tuck Weng.

Prompted by choice to be independent, such lifestyle isolates individuals from access to help in emergencies BY RAJVINDER SINGH newsdesk@thesundaily.com PETALING JAYA: The public has been urged to keep an eye on senior citizens who live alone, after several cases of them being found dead in their houses were reported this year. In two of the latest

By ALLISON LAI and JUNAID IBRAHIM PETALING JAYA: In the last few months, there were almost 10 cases of elderly people found dead alone, which is a worrying trend. Experts are calling for a more structured health and social service through a proper social safety net for the elderly, especially for those living alone. Universiti

June 25, 2023 My recent stay at Domitys Bangsar Kuala Lumpur was absolutely amazing. As a delegate from the Malaysian Coalition on Ageing (MCOA) invited by Domitys Bangsar on June 20-21, 2023, I had the opportunity to experience this exceptional senior living community. MCOA comprises AGECOPE, GEMS, Usiamas, MPKSM, NCAS, PAWE, Seniors Aloud, TAMA, and

（吉隆坡23日讯/独家报导）大马老龄组织联盟（MCOA）主席谢德荣认同，国内多数长者没有足够的医疗保险，而政府可以考虑提供一令吉对一令吉配对基金，来鼓励长者投保。 他说，很多长者现在都没有足够的退休金，更遑论支付保险。 “不只是医疗保险，长者在年老和需要被抚养时，获得长期护理也很重要。” 谢德荣 他举例，在韩国和日本，人们在工作后会扣除薪资支付保费，而政府都会补贴保险。 “为鼓励长者为医保和长期护理做好储蓄，政府可以考虑提供配对基金，也就是受保人每拿出一令吉，政府也会配对相同金额。” 谢德荣是今日接受《中国报》询问，针对成人护理品牌添宁（TENA）推出的2023年大马人口老龄化报告，显示59%受访长者，根本没有准备好应对任何的医疗需求一事，作出回应。 他也说，政府也可以鼓励长者保持活跃，让他们尽可能长时间维持健康体魄，这样就能有效减缓政府和个人的医疗保健成本。 他强调，储蓄是每个人开始工作时就要做的事，确保拥有足够的退休金是自己的责任，长者们必须确保他们在退休时能够享受财务自由，而不是依赖政府和家人。 “高昂的生活成本，已经让包括我们孩子在内的多数人难以养家糊口，所以我们不能强迫他们供养我们。 “身体健康的长者仍有赚钱养活自己的能力，保持健康和活跃才是长者们的出路。”