82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

Receiving a diagnosis of a serious illness can be devastating. Obviously, for the person concerned there might be suffering, and uncertainty and fear about outcomes. For family, concern for their loved one, coupled with the prospect of taking on the responsibility of caring for them, can be extremely daunting. Unless family have medical experience, they... Read More

With global warming one of the most pressing issues of our time, how we keep our bodies cool as temperatures rise is more important than ever before. The issue is particularly key for older people, who have a reduced ability to adapt to heat, and are particularly vulnerable when it comes to extreme temperatures. Older people are at greater... Read More

Mr. Teoh was happy by himself. Even though he shared a home with his son and grandchildren, he kept to himself. His bedroom suite with its adjoining bathroom had room for his rice cooker and refrigerator, his massage chair and television set – he certainly thought he needed nothing else. He especially thought he didn’t... Read More