The deadly turbulence on a Singapore Airlines Ltd. flight on its way from London to Singapore has put a spotlight on the world’s most unstable air routes.
“ Ageing is a privilege,” says Tan Leok Teok, 81. “Well, as long as you are healthy, that is. If not, it can be miserable.”
“So far, all the research have been focused on problems ... what makes things go wrong and how we can fix it. That grain of thinking has now changed and, in fact, many scientists now believe that we should be looking at what makes things go right. “The benefits are pretty obvious: immediately, we have identified role models for others to follow. Historically, people have modelled their lives on famous people who so happen to be old. What we really need as role models to age well are people who have aged really well.
Dr Azlina says the study has been enriching not only for the research but also on a personal level, getting to listen and learn from the superagers. The two women then realised that they could leverage on the large pool of seniors as well as the data they have from past research projects to realise this study on superageing seniors.
Although the eight superagers have diverse backgrounds and life experiences, they all have maintained a high level of physical activity throughout their lives, says Moses.Healthy ageing isn’t about having perfect health or being as healthy as when someone was younger, explains Moses. “These eight individuals come from very different backgrounds. Some grew up very poor while others were from well-to-do families; some have gone through some major challenges in their lives.
“We need to understand that we cannot wait until we retire to start living healthily. Because, unfortunately, while this may mitigate some of the ageing that will happen, a lot of what is going to happen in your 70s and 80s begin when you are much younger.
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