During family gatherings, it is a common practice to ask after the health of our older relatives. All too often, however, their response which revolves around the variations of  “Old already, what to do?”, reflects that they are powerless against the physical decline that comes with advancing age. However, this attitude can do more harm than good, according to Katarzyna Paczek, Senior Lecturer at the  School of Alternative and Complementary Medicine at IMU University.

As adults reach retirement age, many will find a significant reduction in their usual level of activity. It is important to counter that change by finding new ways to spend their time, be it an activity that they enjoy or something they can do with their friends.

Find out more about this at Perlu Kekal Aktif Seiring Usia (Berita Harian, 19 April 2025). Article is in Malay.