Tag: elderly
Ministry promises to have more doctors for the elderly
The health ministry said it is working to increase the number of specialists in geriatric medicine after a senator highlighted the current low numbers of such doctors. The ministry said in a written reply to Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran that […]
Don’t ignore the warning signs: Heart disease is no longer just for the elderly
Resource person: Dr Yew Kuan Leong, Consultant Cardiologist, Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC) We are seeing a concerning trend where heart disease is affecting Malaysians in their 40s and even 30s. One in four cases in Malaysia involves individuals under […]
Japan Considers Elderly Medical Cost Hile by 2028 to Address Aging Population
The Japanese government is evaluating the expansion of the pool of elderly people required to cover 30% of their medical expenses, as part of new measures adopted Friday to address the country’s aging population. Under the current public health insurance […]
More Filipino Adults, Elderly at Risk for Osteoporosis – Report
Osteoporosis, a condition that leads to weakened bones and increased risk of fractures, is becoming a significant health concern among Filipino adults and the elderly, according to findings by the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research […]
Japan’s Latest Health Mandates Promote Fitness Across All Ages; Launches ‘Health Japan 21’
In a bid to overhaul and update the recommended fitness criteria, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare have unveiled their long-awaited draft guidelines for physical activity after a decade-long hiatus. The latest recommendations aim to redefine the exercise regimes […]
Excessive daytime napping in the elderly an early sign of Alzheimer’s
New research suggests a bidirectional relationship between the daytime sleep behaviours of older adults and cognitive decline – that is to say, “longer and more frequent daytime naps were associated with worse cognition and a higher risk of Alzheimer’s dementia.” […]
