Elderly

MANILA, Philippines – It’s more fun to be a senior citizen in the Philippines, as the country ranked 7th among 21 Asian countries in the Global Age Watch Index, released on Thursday.

Philippines ranks 44th out of 91 surveyed nations GENEVA – Rankings of the best and worst countries to grow old, according to the UN-backed Global AgeWatch Index 2013 released on Tuesday, the first survey of its kind to collect global data on the wellbeing of the elderly in a rapidly ageing world.

CHICAGO — There’s a sense of urgency to the quest for workplace harmony, as baby boomers delay retirement and work side-by-side with people young enough to be their children — or grandchildren.

San Diego, California (NAPSI) – Should you be taking the medications you’re taking? If you’re 65 or older, that’s an important question to ask yourself and your healthcare provider. Why? Because some commonly prescribed medications can actually be harmful for older adults.

As Asia is on track to become the oldest region in the world, ADB is helping countries prepare for this vast demographic shift.

RETIREMENT AT 20? It’s never too early to prepare MANILA, Philippines – For 20-somethings like us, retirement may be the last thing on our minds. After all, with all our concerns with attending the hippest events, wearing the trendiest clothes, and purchasing the coolest gadgets, who has the time, energy, and money left for it?

KUALA LUMPUR: A mobile application to equip domestic workers with crucial knowledge about taking care of the elderly will soon be made available here. The Malaysian Association of Foreign Maid Agencies said the paid service, called Medically Informed Minders (MiM), would be launched in Malaysia in September after a pilot test is conducted in 100…

Manila, Philippines – The 2nd Philippine Retirement and Healthcare Summit held at the Dusit Thani Hotel Grand Ballroom on June 26 indicated that the Philippine Retirement and Ageing Agenda mapped out by the Philippine Retirement Authority is on the right track.

MaluFernandezFifteen years ago my first article was about aging. The article poked fun at how you could tell someone’s age by the way they danced, wore their clothes and acted in public. At that time I was 29 years old. Now 15 years later, I’m still poking fun at people who are middle aged but…

Threats to retirement security are everywhere. The list is topped by the recession-fueled impact on retirement confidence: People haven’t set aside nearly enough money to fund their retirements. Next on the list is the regular drumbeat from critics that the Social Security system is running out of money and won’t be able to honor its…

MANILA, Philippines – Retirees may be past the days of resolving to work out more. Yet when it comes to money in particular, resolutions may be even more important for those living on fixed income. From financial nuts and bolts to more holistic aims, here’s a look at seven worthy resolutions for retirees to commit…

RETIREMENT tourism is expected to double in the next five years as a foreign business group pushes for integrated destination management ahead of the Tourism department’s medium-term development plan due next year, an official said yesterday at a forum.

The more you age, the more you should exercise. This is the gist of fitness professional and former Inquirer Lifestyle columnist Tina Juan’s message to the country’s growing number of senior citizens in their 60s, 70s and even 80s.

MANILA, Philippines – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed all distribution utilities (DUs) to submit reports on discounts given to senior citizens.

THE United Nations estimates that 60 percent of the world’s population aged 65 and above will reside in Asia by 2050 that will increase market demand for quality healthcare.

It is a jarring feeling to watch an old woman, hand extended, begging for alms on a busy street—this, in a society that has traditionally held elderly persons in high regard. A few weeks ago, the malls celebrated Grandparents’ Day—replete with glowing photos in the papers. Not to be outdone, the Philippine government has declared…

According to a recent ILO study, 2 billion people will be aged 60 or over by 2050. While most discussions about population ageing turn around the sustainability of pension systems, a forthcoming ILO meeting to be held in Geneva on 21-22 September, will focus on the impact of the greying of societies on labour supply…

Amid reports that in claiming for discounts some senior citizens still insist on showing identification cards issued by associations, the Department of Social Welfare and Development reminded them that only ID cards from the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCAs) will be honored.

NEW YORK—Baby boomers heading into what used to be called retirement age are providing a 70 million-member strong market for legions of companies, entrepreneurs and cosmetic surgeons eager to capitalize on their “forever young” mind-set, whether it’s through wrinkle creams, face-lifts or workout regimens.

MANILA, Philippines – A bill has been filed in the Senate to lower the coverage of the Senior Citizens Act from citizens aged 60 years old and above to 55 years old.

People are living longer today than ever before. As the population ages, many senior citizens are burdened with chronic illnesses, but many others remain healthy and active. When researchers study aging, they distinguish between changes caused by disease and those caused by aging itself. It’s important to do this. It has taught us, for instance,…

Enjoy Life. There is no 2nd chance!! (To those of us who are already there and to those who ill soon be there).

MANILA, Philippines – An increase in the average monthly pension of senior citizens would significantly help the sector cope with rising commodity prices, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) said in a recent report on the situation of senior citizens in the country.

A CASH subsidy from the collection of the expanded value-added tax (EVAT) could sharply reduce the number of poor senior citizens in the country, according to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB).

THE PHILIPPINES may be known for its relatively young population, but the number of senior citizens will balloon to more than a tenth of the country’s residents by 2040, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) said in a commentary posted on its Web site yesterday.

INDIGENT senior citizens in the country are set to enjoy their monthly social pension after the government released P435.5 million to them through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), it was learned on Friday.

MANILA, Philippines — Seeking to amend the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010, Bacolod City Rep. Anthony Rolando Golez Jr. is pushing for the exemption of senior citizens who are licensed professionals from paying income taxes.

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DAVAO CITY (PIA) – Around 7,590 poor senior citizens across the region will soon benefit from a social pension program entitling them to a monthly stipend of P500 to augment their daily subsistence and medical needs.

MANILA, Philippines –  Only identification cards (IDs) issued by the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) and not membership cards issued by senior citizens associations will entitle seniors to the 20 percent discount privilege and other benefits under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, officials said yesterday.