Elderly

Age no barrier for China’s senior catwalk models

by Lianchao LAN Agence France Presse SHANGHAI, China (AFP) -- Wearing a bright floral ensemble with her short hair dyed…

DOTr: Free MRT-3, LRT-2 train rides for senior citizens from Oct. 1 to 7

(Eagle News) -- Senior citizens can avail of free train rides with the Light Rail Transit 2 and Metro Rail…

Pimentel to MMDA: Exempt senior citizens from driver-only vehicle ban on Edsa during rush hours

(Eagle News) -- Senator Koko Pimentel on Friday, Aug. 17, urged the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to exempt senior citizens…

Taiwan community recognizes Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) with certificates of gratitude for public service

  ZHUBEI, TAIWAN  – Young and old alike were gifted with visits of love from volunteers of the INC Giving…

No-sweat exercise may prolong life for the elderly: study

by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- A few hours a week of light exercise -- walking…

When might you get Alzheimer’s? New gene test may tell

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- International researchers said Tuesday they have found a way to assess a person's genetic risk…

‘Grandmothers’ school’ in India gives elderly women second chance at education

MAHARASHTRA, India (Reuters) -- Aajibaichi Shaala is not your ordinary school in India. The students at "grandmothers' school" in the…

Grey zone: who will care for Thailand’s elderly?

by Sally Mairs BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- As he wheels his 77-year-old aunt away from Bangkok's first day centre for the…

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