GEORGE TOWN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Growing old should mean more than having a roof over one’s head and receiving proper care. It should also mean being loved, living independently and continuing to feel valued as part of the community.
Budget 2027: ‘NICE’ Integrated Care Centre Brings Hope For A More Meaningful Old Age
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- For 68-year-old Lawrence Cheng, the hope is that old age will not simply mean depending on others for care, but also having the freedom to stay active, maintain social connections, and lead a meaningful life.
- That is why he hopes the National Integrated Care Centre (NICE), proposed in Penang under Budget 2027, will make a real difference to the lives of senior citizens.
- Cheng said NICE’s services should be accessible to all, particularly low-income senior citizens and those living alone, so that no one has to face old age without support.
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