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Chan Li Leen, The Star Online ONE WOMAN’S noble dream to redefine retirement living in Malaysia is paving the way for others to lead happier and more fulfilling lives in their golden years. It was 25 years ago that former nurse Siew Yin Leng had a vision to build a centre for her silver-haired peers where they could retire gracefully and continue to lead independent and purposeful lives. And so, the idea for the GreenAcres Retirement Village – named after the American sitcom starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as a couple who move from New York to a country farm – was born. The unveiling of the first 26 units of resident-ready single-storey landed villas and a RM10mil community-centric clubhouse at the retirement village in Bandar Meru Raya, Ipoh, marked a step closer for Siew to fully realise her dream. Each of the one and two-bedroom units measuring between 730 and 1,100sq ft, offer living space large enough for comfort yet small enough for easy maintenance. Total Investment...

(Star2.com) - The likelihood of falling – with potentially serious consequences – increases in old age. About 30% of people over 65 fall at least once a year, according to Dr Clemens Becker, a specialist in clinical geriatrics. Since bones tend to weaken with age, there’s a greater risk of fractures after tripping and falling. A hip fracture, for example, can be life-threatening. Below, experts offer tips on fall prevention for older adults. Stay In Shape Getting plenty of exercise lowers the risk of falls. “Dancing, for example, improves balance,” points out Becker, head physician at the Geriatric Rehabilitation Clinic of Robert Bosch Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany. Callisthenics, hiking and swimming boost mobility and strengthen muscles. However, if you haven’t previously engaged in sport activities, you should first consult your family doctor. You don’t have to go to a sports centre or gym – you can do exercises right at home. One good fall prevention exercise, says Susanne Schulz,...