![Study reveals antioxidant Ubiquinol supports cognitive health Study reveals antioxidant Ubiquinol supports cognitive health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718785950_oldpeople.jpg)
Study reveals antioxidant Ubiquinol supports cognitive health
16% of Malaysians aged 60 and above are living with cognitive decline in 2024.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71717751507_TomomiBitoh.jpg)
Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive
Authorities in the world's most advanced ageing society hopes to stem further declines in the birthrate.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 2) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Consider This: Population Trends (Part 1) — Living in an 8 Billion World
In November 2022, the world’s population surpassed 8 billion people—we’ve added a billion people in just 12 years and expected to add another 2 billion persons in the next 30 years. Crossing this milestone raises important questions concerning the impact of human activities on the planet and its ability to sustain life for humans and other species. What are the implications of 8 billion people on planetary health and sustainability? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which leads the monitoring of global demographic indicators. John Wilmoth was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717472856_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia needs to prioritise investments in silver economy to enable active, healthy ageing - PM
These include investments in critical sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure conducive to active ageing.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Malaysia perlukan reformasi sistem persaraan - PM Malaysia perlukan reformasi sistem persaraan - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717472355_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia perlukan reformasi sistem persaraan - PM
Malaysia memerlukan reformasi sistem persaraan, kerana kita kini merupakan negara menua (ageing nation).
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Petrol pain coming for Malaysia's elderly Petrol pain coming for Malaysia's elderly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714551314_TBPASAR.jpg)
Petrol pain coming for Malaysia's elderly
Malaysia's elderly population is set to feel the full force of its planned removal of fuel subsidies.
Sun May 05 2024
The Future Is Female: Dementia Care - Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist specialising in dementia care and education. She developed the Positive Approach to Care®️ technique which emphasises empathy, respect, and understanding when interacting with individuals living with brain change, while actively advocating to change the norms of dementia care culture.
Sun Mar 31 2024
![Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700026470_oldpeople.jpg)
Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters
Living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age.
Sun Mar 17 2024
![557 out of 1,065 sub-districts reached ageing category - DoSM 557 out of 1,065 sub-districts reached ageing category - DoSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81708937241_TBMohdUzirMahidin.jpg)
557 out of 1,065 sub-districts reached ageing category - DoSM
Out of 260 towns, 155 are classified as part of the ageing group and about 50 per cent of pekan have also reached the ageing category.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![Special housing should be built to prepare for ageing population - KLSP2040 Special housing should be built to prepare for ageing population - KLSP2040](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700026470_oldpeople.jpg)
Special housing should be built to prepare for ageing population - KLSP2040
KLSP2040 projects that the elderly population will be higher in 2040, namely at 17.3 per cent, compared to 9.2 per cent in 2025.
Wed Nov 15 2023
![Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692946642_BangunanKL.jpg)
Malaysia's aged population to grow at 4.5 pct CAGR from 2022-2030 - RHB Research
Research reveals the rapid shift towards an ageing demographic status would mean a continuation of the decline of the working population.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![Budget 2024 prioritises retirement wellbeing, secure future for Malaysians - EPF Budget 2024 prioritises retirement wellbeing, secure future for Malaysians - EPF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61688552908_DatukSeriAmirHamz.jpg)
Budget 2024 prioritises retirement wellbeing, secure future for Malaysians - EPF
The budget prominently addresses some of the concerns the EPF had raised on the long-term financial wellbeing of Malaysians.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696586097_virtualhuman.jpg)
How virtual humans might help our lonely elderly
Intelligent virtual human companions could help address the social isolation felt by many older people.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![Community living a solution for India's ageing population crisis Community living a solution for India's ageing population crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695981726_isolation.jpg)
Community living a solution for India's ageing population crisis
Community living isn't well known in India and has a stigma among those who do know it.
Sat Sep 30 2023