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Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines have been experiencing record-breaking heat. These recent extreme temperatures have led to heat stress-related consequences like agricultural disruptions and power outages. In South Vietnam, whole rice fields dried up. Additionally, schools were suspended in the Philippines after temperatures rose above 42 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, across Thailand, temperatures soared and broke records continuously for 13 months!

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Sen. Bong Go underscored the cultural significance of caring for the elderly, recognizing the importance of providing financial support while seniors can still benefit from and enjoy it. This holistic approach acknowledges the elderly as pillars of wisdom and cultural heritage, emphasizing the senator’s commitment to preserving and celebrating the contributions of senior citizens to the rich tapestry of Filipino society.

Navigating life’s second half-century demands an emphasis on staying active and vital, both mentally and physically. This necessity introduces golf, a leisure sport growing increasingly popular among individuals aged 50 and above. 

The game’s appeal, it seems, is not only in the challenge and camaraderie it provides but also in its multifaceted health benefits.

Singapore is moving towards a healthcare strategy that focuses on providing preventive solutions in a bid to combat an ageing population. 

In a remarkable testament to the power of strategic healthcare planning, a 76-year-old Singaporean today enjoys a health status similar to an average 65-year-old globally, bested only by Japan. This remarkable achievement comes from three decades of meticulous planning and investments in healthcare, with a blueprint laid out in the White Paper on Affordable Healthcare in 1993.

A novel Alzheimer’s disease treatment drug, lecanemab, developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai and US firm Biogen, is nearing full approval in the US. Excitement is also building in Japan where the population of Alzheimer’s patients is growing and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has prioritised dementia. The drug is undergoing an expedited review by the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency and could potentially be approved this autumn.

This article discusses two recent studies on cognitive disorders and dementia in Singapore. The first study found that silent strokes are a significant risk factor for vascular pre-dementia, while the second study examined the pilot night respite program for caregivers of people with sundowning syndrome. The article highlights the need for early detection, proper management, and support for people with cognitive disorders and dementia to improve their quality of life.