May 30, 2019
Making a conscious decision to place a parent or an elderly loved one in a nursing home / an assisted living facility is one many families may eventually face [...]
May 30, 2019Proper diet and a healthy life go hand in hand, especially for those over the age of 65. Eating a healthy diet can help to improve mental acuteness, boost your energy levels, and increase your resistance to illness [...]
June 7, 2019Ageing is an inevitable process. It reduces the muscle strength and bone density, increases body fat, stiffens joints and worsens coordination, leading to poor fitness and psychological deterioration [...]
June 7, 2019Merely getting by isn’t enough and merely getting old shouldn’t keep life from being worth living. Socializing keeps people young at heart, emotionally vibrant and mentally sharp [...]
June 18, 2019In a later stage of life, post-operative recovery rate becomes slower and turns into a delicate process that unfortunately has greater potential to run into complications along the way [...]
June 18, 2019As your parents grow older, their needs tend to increase. Adult children are often ill-prepared and don't have the time, space or resources to meet the growing needs of their parents, and so care-giving can be a nightmare [...]
June 18, 2019How many of you are aware of elder abuse? Do you know that elder abuse and exploitation is a growing and under-reported problem? Elder abuse is an important public health problem [...]
July 19, 2019According to the latest data published by World Health Organization (WHO) in the year of 2018, the life expectancy in Malaysia is 75.3 years. It is also known that Malaysia will become an ageing population by 2021. With the rising life expectancy and rapidly ageing rate in Malaysia [...]
July 19, 2019The decision to look after your ageing parents does not prepare you to meet the health care they demand. Is it possible for you to manage medication, keep track of appointments of doctors and cope with the sudden change in the behaviour of your [...]
August 29, 2019Hiring a foreign care giver is definitely not the best option for our beloved elderly parents. We believe that My Aged Care will be the most appropriate nursing home for those in their golden age [...]
August 29, 2019Encouraging your ageing parents to participate in some activities will definitely help improve their overall health and recovery after a particular operation. [...]
August 29, 2019Strokes, particularly among the elderly, may cause permanent damage. Therefore, it’s possible that your loved one will no longer move as well as he or she once did. Memory and thought processes are likely to be disrupted, so don’t be surprised if your loved one can’t remember the day of the week or even your name [...]
August 29, 2019An overall decline in physical and mental vitality may result in visible and even drastic changes to our parents’ appearance, the standard of life and emotional well-being. It's important for families and caregivers to keep a watchful eye on the people in their care, especially the seniors. [...]
August 29, 2019Alzheimer’s and dementia care-giving takes patience and flexibility. It is particularly challenging because the disease is progressive and eventually, completely debilitating. In order to provide better care for the elderly suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, early detection is recommended [...]
October 23, 2019We constantly hear of bad management from quite a few nursing care services out there which solely prioritize on profits rather than providing much-needed care for our ageing loved ones [...]
October 23, 2019According to the International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index 2018, Malaysia has gained accolades as one of the world’s top 5 places to retire in. Though it sounds [...]
October 23, 2019Many elderly people are inclined to ignore joint pains and body aches as part of ageing and would prefer to self-medicate or quietly endure the pain. However, untreated pain [...]
October 23, 2019Stress is part of the package when caring for elderly parents. Most caregivers are in the ‘sandwich’ generation, which is the group of people struggling [...]
October 23, 2019Exercise has countless benefits for those of all ages, including a healthier heart, stronger bones and improved flexibility. Health experts advise that regular exercise [...]
February 10, 2021As our age increases, our body changes along with our perception of the world. Senior citizens increasingly face alienation and inevitably, decline. As such, relatives and care providers for senior citizens need to...
