SUNDAY STAR, 8 OCTOBER 2017

SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

Preparing for golden years

Many things change once you move officially into
senior citizenship at 60. See inside for ways to prevent disease,
protect funds and preserve health after retirement.
2 Senior Citizens Day
THINK about what you do the
moment you reach home after
work on a typical weekday. Most
of us get dinner, take a shower,
kick back and relax, and get
ready for the same routine the
next day.
What happens when you turn
60 and decide on a day that will
be your last day of work, ever?
Retirement sounded nice and
now that you can finally afford it,
you decide to close the working
chapter of your life.
There will not be a need to set
an alarm for the next morning,
because you are a retiree now
and can do whatever you want
with your time.
Over a few days, the idyllic
nature of retirement will start
giving way to restlessness.
You have been indoors for
close to three days and your big
opportunity to finally take a
break is in shambles because not
only are you bored, you may
even feel a little lonely. The more
Creating an inclusive world
you leave these feelings unchecked,
the more intense they become.
Retiring may leave a few empty
spots in your daily life. After all,
work came with socialising and
near-constant human interaction.
Even if you have children,
grandchildren or a spouse who
lives with you, it is not the same as
going out and being active for eight
hours.
Retiring or simply being above
the age of 60 does not mean you
cease being a useful member of
society. Recognising this, the United
Nations (UN) International Day of
Older Persons 2017 is about
enabling and expanding the
contributions of older people in
their families, communities and
societies at large.
Encouraging paths that include
and support participation of senior
citizens while preserving their
basic rights, needs and preferences
is the focus of this day.
The International Day of Older
Persons 2017 carries the theme
Stepping into the Future: Tapping
the Talents, Contributions and
Participation of Older Persons in
Society.
The theme extrapolates directly
from the Madrid International
Action Plan on Ageing that
underscores protecting the rights
of older persons and their
development, advancing health
well into old age and ensuring
enabling and supportive
environments.
Adopting a human resources
frame of reasoning, the day
highlights the importance of
appreciating the often-undermined
abilities of senior citizens. In little
more than another decade, the
world will see more people aged 60
and above than young people aged
15 to 24.
Without realising the need for
senior citizens to be retained in
professional positions, the world
will harbour a rather tiny
workforce for a population
estimated to be more than
1.4 billion strong.
Hence, the idea of sustainable
development is the driving force
behind the theme of this years
International Day of Older Persons,
which adopts goals from the UNs
2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development.
The goals the UN is aiming
for senior citizens by 2030 are good
SUNDAY STAR, 8 OCTOBER 2017
health and well-being, reduced
inequalities and building
sustainable cities and
communities.
If you are turning 60 soon or
are already a senior citizen, be
aware of your value to the
community at large and work
towards something bigger than
yourself.
In old tales of legends and
folklore, elders are the most
respected, valuable members of
society due to their wisdom and
experience.
This years International Day
of Older Persons will kick-start
effective ways of raising
awareness and fortifying
participation of senior citizens in
cultural, economic, social, civic
and political life.
SUNDAY STAR, 8 OCTOBER 2017 Senior Citizens Day 3

Remain fit and alert

MANY of us find it difficult to start
exercising or find a fitness
programme that suits our needs and
goals.
If you are 60 years old or above
and have been sedentary for a
while, chances are the struggle is
threefold for you.
However, a regular, consistent
fitness routine can help you
maintain independent living,
improve your recovery rate from
illness and reduce the risk of some
preventable diseases.
It is never too late to get fit. The
human body adapts to exercise no
matter its age and there are many
benefits to be reaped from getting
fit.
Although the general consensus is
to take a break after retirement, it
does not mean senior citizens
should be comfortable being
sedentary.
Some false impressions of
exercise for older persons include
the belief that exercise can weaken
ageing bodies even more or prove
hazardous to them as they have l Elevated blood pressure
decelerated healing rates and are l Heightened susceptibility to
more prone to long-term injuries. mood disorders
Another misconception is that l Increased risk of various
low-impact exercise is not effective diseases
enough to present health benefits.
However, without regular If you want to pursue a fitness
exercise, middle-aged people can journey as a senior citizen, you
experience a range of health have a plethora of
problems, including: options. Choose
l Lowered flexibility and activities that are
mobility of joints interesting to you,
l Reduced cardiovascular and as you are more
respiratory functions likely to keep up
l Decreased bone strength with an exercise
l Reduced muscle mass, strength routine if you
and physical endurance genuinely enjoy it.
l Elevated body fat levels

Keep joint
pain away
NORMAL body movements rely
on joints working smoothly and
without pain. There is a firm
material called cartilage, which
covers the ends of each bone in
our joints.
Role of joint cartilage
Cartilage acts as a cushion
between bones and provides a
gliding surface for joint motion.
The unique composition and
structure of cartilage with no
blood supply, lymphatic
channels and nerves allow the
cartilage to bear high loads in
the knee joints with low wear
rate.
However, due to the lack of
blood vessels, cartilage grows
and repairs slower than other
tissue. If the regeneration of
cartilage cannot keep pace with
the degradation of the matrix
due to ageing, genetics and
nutritional factors, osteoarthritis
(OA) can occur.
OA is a wear-and-tear arthritis
problem, which happens when
the cartilage breaks down. As a
result, bones rub against each
other, causing pain, swelling
and stiffness. Hearing a cracking
sound when you bend your
joints is one of the earliest
symptoms of OA.
What is glucosamine?
Glucosamine is present in
almost all human tissue. It is
highly concentrated in the
connective tissue of the human
body and is found in the highest
concentrations in the cartilage.
Glucosamine is normally
produced by the body as
building blocks for the growth,
repair and maintenance of
cartilage.
Glucosamine in supplements
comes in two forms
glucosamine sulfate and
glucosamine hydrochloride. In
supplement form, it is derived
from the shells of shellfish such
as shrimp, lobster and crab or
from vegetable sources.
Crystalline glucosamine
Glucosamine is bioavailable
both systemically and in the
joints after the oral
administration of crystalline
glucosamine sulfate among OA
patients. Consumption of
1,500mg of crystalline
glucosamine sulfate once daily
has shown significant and
clinically relevant improvement
of pain in knee OA.
Crystalline glucosamine
sulfate can improve
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rate. Besides, crystalline
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Glucosamine products in the
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It is also effective in
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4 Senior Citizens Day
TURMERIC, or Curcuma longa, is
an ancient spice that has been
popular in India and Asia for
thousands of years. It has been
commonly used as a medicinal
herb for centuries. Now, it is also
widely used in our diet.
According to the Journal of
the American Chemical Society,
turmeric contains a wide range of
antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial,
antifungal, anticarcinogenic,
antimutagenic and anti-
inflammatory properties.
Among these benefits, turmeric
is used as a relief for joint and
muscle pain due to its high
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties.
Curcumin is well known as
one of the natural compounds
present in turmeric that has
anti-inflammatory properties.
Regular curcumin is yellow as it
contains yellow curcuminoids of
turmeric.
Tetrahydrocurcuminoids (THC)
are colourless in nature and one of
the major active metabolites
derived from curcuminoids that
have significance as therapeutic
interventional molecules but differ
from regular curcumin in both
physical appearance and mode of
action.
THC are active metabolites and
antioxidant substances derived
from turmeric. When we consume
Restore your active lifestyle
Stay active with anti-inflammatory turmeric extract.
turmeric, it is converted from
curcuminoids to THC to provide
anti-inflammatory benefits and
relief of joint and muscle pain.
THC is an active form that has
strong antioxidant properties while
regular curcumin is not an active
form and is less effective as an
antioxidant. THC has been proven
to be absorbed three times more
effectively compared to regular
curcumin as it is the most active
form that allows direct absorption
in our gut.
Regular curcumins main issue is
poor absorption in the gut.
Therefore, its supplementation is
always paired with black pepper
that helps increase the absorption
rate.
Comparing apples to apples, the
daily recommended dosage for
THC is only 400mg while regular
curcumin is at least 1,500mg per
day.
The strong antioxidant
properties of THC are able to
protect the bodys cells from
damage caused by oxidative stress
and harmful free radicals.
As THC is already the active
form of curcumin,
supplementation with THC is the
fastest natural way to reduce pain
and inflammation.
Its anti-inflammatory properties
can reduce common symptoms of
inflammation such as redness,
warmth, swelling and pain in
injured areas commonly the
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knee caps, hips, feet and toes.
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pain to leave those aches and pain
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SUNDAY STAR, 8 OCTOBER 2017
Stay strong
from the inside
OUR modern urban lifestyle is rather
different from the traditional lifestyle that
people led decades ago.
Constantly being on the move with busy
work schedules and various family or social
demands, we may sometimes find it difficult
to keep going throughout the day because of
the lack of energy.
Lifestyle issues such as lack of sleep and
not exercising enough can cause tiredness,
but experts say that vitamin and mineral
deficiencies may also contribute to fatigue.
The best way to avoid nutrient deficiencies
is to make sure you are eating a balanced,
nutrient-rich diet of fresh, whole foods.
While a healthy diet is important, a daily
multivitamin and mineral supplement with
probiotics can be taken to obtain essential
nutrients for optimal health.
To get the most benefits, it is good to
choose a high-quality supplement with
a three-in-one combination of vitamins,
minerals and probiotics to recharge your
bodys batteries and help you stay strong
from within.
Probiotics have received a great deal of
attention in recent years for their role in
supporting human health.
According to a study published in the
International Journal of Food Microbiology
in 2010, probiotics can improve nutrient
absorption and digestion as well as produce
B vitamins, the energy-yielding vitamins.
Research has found that healthy adults
whose diet is supplemented daily with a
multivitamin, mineral and probiotic
combination showed significant reduction in
the risk of acquiring common cold infections
compared to those who took a multivitamin
supplement without probiotic bacteria.
In addition, the duration of common cold
symptoms such as nasal symptoms
(including sneezing), bronchial symptoms,
headache, fatigue and fever was reduced
when people took a combination of three
probiotic strains Lactobacillus gasseri PA
16/8, Bifidobacterium longum SP 07/3 and
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Ideally, choose a supplement with
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Be strong from within and enjoy all the
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hearing impaired.
You can prevent
nutritional
deficiencies by
fuelling your body
with a balanced,
nutrient-rich diet.
Life sounds great
OUR hearing plays an important role in how
we interact with the world around us. It
facilitates the forming of relationships and
opens up a wealth of sensory experiences.
Hearing loss is often gradual and subtle,
hence usually ignored. Often, it can only be
detected through carefully performed
hearing tests.
Some of these situations will be familiar to
a person who is having difficulty hearing:
l Other people seem to be mumbling
l Being told the television is too loud
l Group and telephone conversations are
difficult to follow and understand
l Having to ask people to repeat
themselves
l Hearing is difficult when there is a lot of
background noise, such as on a busy street
Facts about hearing loss:
l About 10% of the population are
l Sensorineural damage (nerve deafness)
is the most common form of hearing loss.
l Hearing instruments can improve
hearing difficulty by approximately 95%.
Common hearing loss
l Otitis media (Ear infection) The most
common cause of temporary hearing loss,
which affects 70% of all infants and young
children.
l Presbycusis This is the most prevalent
hearing loss that occurs with old age, leading
to speech discrimination difficulty.
l Noise-induced hearing loss
Senior Citizens Day 5
Undergoing
hearing
assessment
is key in early
detection of
hearing loss.
Continued exposure to loud sounds over a
long period of time accelerates permanent
hearing loss.
The possible causes of hearing loss
are due to other chronic illnesses, injuries,
genetic factors and consumption of
medication that can damage hearing.
Who should be tested?
l Every child should have a hearing
assessment as soon as possible after birth.
Early identification and intervention is
crucial for language development.
l Every adult who is regularly exposed to
high noise levels should have a hearing test
at least once a year.
l Every person who experiences the
slightest difficulty with hearing should
undergo a hearing assessment for early
detection, intervention and preservation of
communication and listening skills.
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6 Senior Citizens Day
All about
preparation
AFTER slogging for up to four
decades to provide the best for the
family, people tend to look forward
to their retirement as they foresee
themselves having a relaxing time
without worry, including
opportunities to spend quality time
with grandchildren and possibly
the added freedom that would
allow for extended holidays.
However, a carefree retirement
may well remain a dream for the
9.5% of Malaysians who are above
the age of 60.
In addition to possibly having
deteriorating health, many senior
citizens may also face financial
struggles that can cause
tremendous emotional and
psychological stress.
According to K.C. Lau, financial
educator and founder of financial
advisory site KCLau.com, the root
of this problem can be traced back
to the lack of financial knowledge.
Those who lack the knowledge
to plan ahead and do not invest
their retirement funds wisely
would face headwinds.
Retirees now live longer
due to advanced medical
development but their nest
egg might not last that long.
For example, one
prepares for 20 years
(after retirement) but
he might live up to 40
years after retirement.
If they do not
know how to invest,
the money will be
eroded due to
inflation. Coupled
with GST and the
depreciating ringgit,
retirees do feel the
pinch, says Lau.
Among the mistakes
people often make is not
calculating their weekly or
monthly post-retirement
expenditure against what
they have in the bank.
Some people may be content
and assume they have enough
resources to last their lifetime just
by seeing a large number in their
bank accounts and continue
spending without monitoring their
bank balances.
Overreliance
Lau adds that a lot of retirees
also rely too heavily on the money
in their Employees Provident Fund
(EPF) account and choose to
depend on their children for
financial support post retirement.
He is quick to point out that
leaving matters in the hands of
others can be risky, especially if
third parties have their hands tied
with their own financial
obligations.
Another major concern among
the elderly is the rising cost of
medical expenses and the inability
to cover the necessary
treatments.
Lau believes comprehensive
medical insurance plans that
continue to recruit members at
the age of 70 and provide
coverage till they are 100 years
old were only introduced in
recent years.
Prior to this, the age limit
was 60 and only covers till they
are 70 years old. So, those who
missed the boat or could not get
on the boat would worry a lot
about the escalating hospital
bills.
Many are also left with no
money in the EPF and their fixed
deposits are depleted due to
various medical incidents. Some
people use the money for their
childrens tertiary education or
help children purchase
property, he says.
The rising cost of living in the
current age and ill-preparation
for retirement are thus the main
areas for people to address and
Lau believes the investment
market is an avenue to help ease
their financial burden.
To have a better rate of
return, retirees can still invest in
stocks and properties. As long as
the investment return is higher
than inflation, they will have a
better lifestyle. Staying too
conservative is dangerous, in my
opinion.
Here are some tips to help
ensure you have a worry-free
retirement:
l Have adequate insurance
coverage while you are healthy
and eligible to apply for it
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Those who lack
the knowledge to
plan ahead and
do not invest their
retirement funds
wisely would
face headwinds.
Retirees now live
longer due to
advanced medical
development but
their nest egg
might not last that
long.
K.C. Lau
l Learn to invest safely and
profitably. If you do not have the
interest, hire someone who
manage your investments
and make decisions based on
your risk assessment
l Hold on to your savings,
assets and properties. Do not
distribute your money
prematurely
l Monitor your weekly
expenditure and calculate the
duration you can survive on
your investments and savings
l Consider a part-time job if
you have excess time on your
hands
SUNDAY STAR, 8 OCTOBER 2017
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Stress relief and
energy boost
ASHWAGANDHA is traditionally used in Asia
to manage and treat stress. Also known as
Withania somnifera, Indian ginseng or
winter cherry, it belongs to a rasayana
(vitaliser) group of medicinal plants that
stabilise and revitalise body functions.
According to the Ayurvedic system of
medicine, it relieves stress, increases
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There are more than 35 chemical
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The roots consist primarily of withanolides.
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) also
has a long history of medicinal use and is
purported to possess anxiolytic (anti-panic
and anti-anxiety) and calming properties.
The essence of this herb contains
monoterpenes and the most important
chemical constituents are linalyl acetate and
linalool. Clinical trials have shown that
lavender extract is beneficial in treating
sleep disorders, anxiety and headaches.
Stress leads to increased cortisol levels.
A study published in the Indian Journal of
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps
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Senior Citizens Day 7
lack of motivation, mood swings and anxiety.
Ashwagandha and lavender extracts may
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In addition, Ashwagandha helps support
the nervous system and adrenal glands,
playing a part in maintaining energy levels
during times of stress and preventing the
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At a micro level, it increases levels of ATP
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Ashwagandha is also known to help in
muscle development and recovery.
According to a study published in the Journal
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suggesting that it may be useful in resistance
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It is believed that Ashwagandha helps the
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8 Senior Citizens Day
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Diabetes sufferers are often advised by
dietitians to monitor and be mindful of their
total carbohydrate intake, including added
sugar from processed foods and drinks, to
achieve glycaemic control.
Most refined grains and cereal-based
beverages in the market are highly
processed with excessive milling and heat
treatment, which partially or completely
destroy the structure of the grains. This will
substantially increase the digestibility of
starch and its conversion into sugars in the
gut. On the other hand, diabetics are highly
encouraged to eat more high-fibre, unrefined
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Oat bran the outer layer of a whole oat
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