Uplifting The Elderly Folks

Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Norma Mansor, Director, Social Wellbeing Research Centre of Universiti Malaya | Lily Fu, Founder, Seniors Aloud | Johana Dato’ Johari, President, MY Confidential Association of Private Counselors

01-Oct-21 18:00

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Today marks the International Day for Older Persons, and we're bringing that into the spotlight. First up, we look into how older persons contribute to the economy. Next, we dive into how seniors can remain independent, and the kind of systems that are needed to support that. Finally, the best ways for them to care about their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Image Source: Eduardo Barrios, Unsplash

Produced by: Loo Juosie, Tasha Fusil, Adeline Choong

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Personal Development

Tags: Evening Edition, Inside Story, International Day for Older Persons, Senior Citizens, Ageing Society, Elderly Care, Mental Health,

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